Did it last year and it was probably my least favourite course/event.
Unless you are near the front you will end up queing for the singletrack (my own fault for being late but if you aren’t fast then be warned).
The start is up a relatively steep forest track. I was at the back as I rolled up as the start was given. It was too short to make it past enough people before the singletrack. Not helped by the fact everyone knows this so sprints off.
Personally, I’d go the week after and enjoy emptier trails.
You don’t get much for your money compared to over events. Little in the way of feed stations and no “free gifts” even though promised on the website.