Scenery was absolutely gorgeous for the half going through the less crowded rural roads and the woods/tall trees and small neighborhoods, and the finish area while small was very quaint and picturesque. Elevation downgrade was somewhat demanding, but not too bad. It has probably already been suggested, but along US Hwy 26 towards the end of the race, hopefully the right lane is closed off in future races, running on the highway shoulder with traffic when cars are speeding by in the right lane is pushing it!