Consult with a coach or other expert. Drive, jog or walk part of the course or perhaps the entire route. Plan your transportation to and from the race if the finish line is in a different location than the starting line. Consider the weather. Decide what is most important when choosing a race.
Some races boast thousands of spectators and lots of extras but perhaps a more difficult course.
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