About the race
A net-downhill, point-to-point course from Folsom to the state capitol, a favored Boston qualifier. First Sunday in December.
Typical weather
December is deep winter. Expect cold, and plan for wind and wet; conditions can swing hard on the day.
Who it favors
A flat road race rewards even pacing and threshold endurance. It is a fitness test with nowhere to hide, so the runner who resists going out too fast is usually the one who sets a personal best.