The course marking and the aid station were excellent.  But the best thing was that I felt supported, cared about, and cared for unlike any other race I have done.  Many ultras emphasize the difficulty of the course and the toughness required to conquer it.  But at the trail festival the vibe was much different - We want you to succeed and are here to do whatever you need to help you accomplish your goal.  Most of us ultra runners are not out to set records or win races or prove how tough we are, we just love running trails and want to push ourselves to see what we can do.  It's a personal journey, not competitive.