After you cross the finish line, dazed and confused, make sure you grab the food they are offering even if you feel like you're goin to puke. Once you exit you cannot re enter that area. Although when my husband explained what a ditz I was to one of the volunteers they provided me with some awesome post meal snacks. I also put my flip flops in my drop bag and it was amazing to take my shoes off as we checked out the end of race festivities. Now that I know the drop bags make it back in such great condition, I'll throw a change of clothing in as well.