Been there, done that!
You'll need to find a place to stay (organizers help with that).
Weather is hot and sticky.
The "mile" is narrow, crowned and bumpy no matter what they say.
Folks are great. Make that GREAT!
Course is quite a challenge - not much room for error . . . and lots of blind hills.
It is probably full for 2009 . . .
Plan for it and have a blast!