Race Reports for Las Vegas Triathlon

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Race rating (2)

Comments: The main problems with the race were those 3 sections on the run where you go 2.5 miles with no water (remember temps reached 105 F), only 3 stations had gator aid (and they ran out early, they advertised water stations every mile, gator aid every 1.4 miles), no anouncement of finishers after well they stopped before I got there anyway. It is always cool to hear your name as you finish. The post race just sucked. oranges, oreos and pretzels and limited water didn't cut it. It would have been nice to see a printout of results or to have an opportunity to get your place medal. They were basically closing up shop before folks were done. I was 33 of 85 and they were taking away the bike stands and laying people's bikes down on the ground when I was clearing out my transition stuff. So basically, the race was very pretty, very HOT and they need to not put folks health in danger by not providing enough aid stations and the post race everything sucked.

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[2]

Race rating (5)

Comments: Very well organized event, at least from my limited triathlon experience. Packet pickup was the day before the race and included a briefing on the course route and information for new particpants which was informative. Race Day: Pre race marking and set up was organized and no problems experienced. Swim waves started exactly on time. Swim course well layed out as a U shape so no problems with swimmers coming back the other direction. Bike course pretty much an out and back which spread out the bicycle traffic so no problems with passing or getting passed. Run course was uphill for the entire first half, then turnaround and back down for the second half. Looking forward to particpating again next year in this event! Congratulations to all the other racers, and thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the event a success!

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