Pretty well organized race. Good communication leading up to the race. Plenty of free parking by…read morethe start and end (essentially the same area). The checkin and finish area has all the porta potties. The start area for the half marathon is a few minutes walk from the check in area right next to some torpedo statue. Flat route, you get to see and envy some rich people homes as your run by their mansions, the streets are pretty well closed off by the local pd (many thanks!) Warning: no portapotties anywhere to be found on the route.. I've never encounter a race more than 10k without portapotties on the route AKA you see dudes peeing in bushes.. but us ladies don't have that luxury! But plenty of portapotties at the finish. So word to the wise if running this race... pee multiple times before you run especially if you're running the 1/2 marathon. Post race refreshments: watermelon, banana, soup, water and some weird flavored water My 2 star deductions are ... lack of potties and the sharing of one medal between 10k and half marathon. Yes 10k also has it's challenges but a half marathon is a little more than double the 10K distance. I think it only be fair to those who run it to have their own medal #justsaying

What a fantastic inaugural event! Port Jefferson can really throw a party! You could not ask for…read moresuch perfect weather in a picturesque seaside town, plus the water was warm and with plenty of excited energy in the air. The festivities started with the introductions of the local officials, a monk to bless the fleet and the eye dotting ceremony to "awaken the dragon". Each team had their encampments along the shore with their tents, banners and brightly colored uniforms. From then on, the teams were on the water all day for some intense competition, paddling their butts off. The boats out on the water were a fair distance away and were hard to track, but each boat came back to a rousing round of cheers! The festival would not be complete without some great food from vendors serving some tasty Asian dishes. Potstickers, teriyaki chicken bowls & spicy pork skewers were some of the stolen bites I got from my wife. But I was racing, so I couldn't load up on food or I would've chummed the bay. Entertainment was provided all day by local dance & choral groups, and a lion dance demonstration by a martial arts troop. The highlight was Hsu-nami, a erhu band that rocked the stage! We didn't win a medal, but it was an exhausting and exhilarating day! Can't wait for next year.

Gravel walkway not conducive for pushing toddlers in strollers…read more Very few vendors. Performances were ok Couldn't really see races since course design was unclear. Came from Nassau county and I would not come back again. Don't come here unless you live less than 20 mins away otherwise it's a waste of your time.

Helluva race! A 70k run from Rocky Point to Hampton Bays, which you can run solo or as a relay…read moreteam. It's separated into five different legs, from 6.75 to 10.5 miles for each, with an aid station at the end of each leg. This is an assisted race (for solo runners), so you can bring drop bags to pick up at each station. The aid stations themselves were packed with snacks, Hammer Gels, Heed, water, first aid, portos and more. They really made it easy for a first-timer and Jen (organizer) was super encouraging and helpful at every stop (I took my sweet time). As for the race itself, wow. So. Much. Fun. Darting through trees, dodging rocks and debris on the trails, 3k ft of elevation, running (slowly) through the charred remains of the pine barrens in Brookhaven... in no way did it feel like a boring road race (sorrynotsorry) and it was exciting at every turn. Only once did I want to escape and that's really due to the fact I ate a bean burrito upon entering Leg #3 aka the beast. Poor decision, Drew. Overall, David and Jen did a great job and it was an insanely fun day. Thanks to all the volunteers and everyone else who put hard work into making this happen (marking 43 miles of trails can't be easy). Another big shout out to all the other competitors who were super friendly and gave it their all. Try it. Try a leg of it. You won't get lost and will have a great time. Fun fact: Paumanok is the Native American name for Long Island

We came on time at 11am on Fathers Day. Booked this month's in advanced. Stood in line for over an…read morehour. Got there and they had my husband's reservation and said thry didnt have mine. They see our Groupon and we paid for 2 people but they wouldnt honor it. Noone is in the office so they couldn't confirm the reservation. Its disorganized amd just a mess. We've been here for 3 hours for a 2 minute experience for my husband. As a business owner, sometimes you just have to do the right thing. That isnt this business. I would never do this again amd sadly its taking away from my husband's Fathers Day experience and 3 hours plus the driving time to get here and back home, 5 hours in all.

I don't know who will give these individuals less than four to five stars however from my…read moreexperience they were extremely patient they were professional they were kind and they just were excellent I enjoyed the experience both my son and myself and I look forward to returning back to them whenever they come back to New York

I'm not a runner…read more No. I'm one of those people who wear fancy workout clothes and get out of breath after a minute of "running". So why did I sign up for this? I wanted a fancy medal! Of course, the one year that I signed up for this, they decided NOT to give out medals and to give out tech T-shirts instead. I guess I'll wear my tech tshirt instead of a medal while training for my next race. It was pretty cool running past the unisphere, museum, fountain (which did not run this year -- what, are they getting cheap with water too?!). Mile 1. This is good. I'm gonna keep running. Yeah. I'm almost at mile 2. Mile 2. Okay I did a mile. I'm gonna slow down a bit. Yeah. Mile 3. Why did I sign up for this again? Oh right, the medal. Yes. I've done 5Ks before, I can do this. Mile 4. LALALALALALALALALALALA Mile 5. Wait. Am I done with mile 5 or did I just start it? Where am I? I'm so confused. HEY THEY'RE PLAYING MY JAM!!! (Backstreet boys) Mile 6. I'M DONE I'M DONE I'M DONE!!!! Where the heck is the finish line?!?!?!? Oh... 10K is 6.2 miles... WHY IS THIS 0.2 MILES SO LONG!!!!!! Finish line. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I'm not doing this again. ........Who am I kidding, I'll sign up again next year.

This is a good race in an under-appreciated NYC park. The 2013 race was a lot of fun and the…read moretemperature was even a little cooler this year. I even turned in my fastest competitive 10K time, ever. One of the downsides is the ever increasing overcrowding issue that plagues these runs. It's a little annoying to be bumped into by many people. Give me some space, man. Another issue (my take) is not having the first water station right after the 1 mile marker. I think this should be a must, especially during what is probably the hottest run of the year. But overall, I like this fast and mostly flat run. Glad I ran it today and did well.

Easily to apply. People very helpful. Food and t shirt after the race. Was a very good timeread more

This was a genuinely cool event for kids. Anyone doing the "adult wave" really oughta be ashamed…read moreof themselves. We ran as a family, my 8 year old thought it was amazing, my 6 year old was not really into it, but is proud of her medal. The distance was perfect for the kids, obstacles were engaging, but not too difficult for the kids, and the kids were excited to be at Belleayre, in the summer time, because it is where they ski. My one real criticism is that there was no festival feel to the event. IMHO, a half an hours worth of stuff to do after the race (dancing, face painting, limbo, whatever) would have really improved the event over all. This one minor complaint aside, Your First Mud Run is definitely worth doing.

From the owner: Your First Mud Run, is a "Mud Run for everyone!" With 10 locations throughout the Northeast you can…read morebring the whole family to the most fun event in the nation for kids as young as five and their parents and siblings. Your First Mud Run is also perfect for anyone who wanted to try an obstacle race or a mud run and is looking for a great entry-level event. We are perfect for "First Timers." This great event is also set up so that any team, business, charity or any organization can raise money through our fundraising platform, and everyone in your group gets to take part and had a ton of fun.