This course is fairly tame by Fall Series standards until the last mile. The beginning miles are on grass and well-maintained dirt trails with a couple of short hills thrown in. With about 1 mile to go, the course enters Monument Creek and runners must run up the middle of Monument Creek for about 3/4 mile. Once exiting the creek, your shoes will be filled with about 5 pounds of sand and creek muck, which you get to drag along the last 1/4 mile to the finish. Wear old shoes that you are ready to throw out, because you will want to throw them out once you've finished. Also bring a pair of clean socks and another pair of shoes to change into after the race.