Molli, it is a flat course, mostly run on finely crushed and packed gravel, some flat street course. It does have some out and back built into the course. I think it is a great event since it is where I do most of my training I definitely love this place. Not everyone likes this type of course, but for me it is easy on me. It is mostly in a nature type enviromnemt so you won't see much in the way of buildings. Mostly trees, and the Cuyahoga River view. Let me know if you will be there. I will come cheer for you.