Princeton half marathon is a great race for runners to enjoy the nice town in golden fall season. It's less formal than big races like NYRR or Rock n' Roll, but it's also less crowded with great scenery alone the way.
Route: 1) a bit hilly at mile 9 - 10 (My feel like it is ~3% incline for about 1 mile); then two other small hills towards the end. 2) there are two sections of off the road trails in the woods. A bit narrow so make sure you starts with the right speed group.
Plus: 1) pacers help to pace the race: I ran between 2:00 and 2:05 pacers the whole route; 2) mile mark at every mile; 3) free massage at the finish line!!!
Overall, highly recommend if you'd like a good run in the crisp air than hitting your best time (Boston or Jersey city half would be better choices since they are flat). read more