Comments: If I could rate this race higher than 5/5, I would.
This is a rock star race where you get rock star treatment, and yet it's as friendly as the neighborhood barbecue. Nicer people, from the newest newbie to the amazing volunteers to the race directors, don't exist. It's set in paradise. Free awesome activities and parties and food happen all weekend long. If this race charged double its fees, it still would be the best bang for the buck. Oh, and it's only $45 to download all-your-race-photos ... there were EIGHTEEN great shots of me this year, for a little sprint tri!!! In almost any respect, you will not find a better race.
On the one hand, this is a blisteringly competitive triathlon. Remember that Kona qualifiers may barely place in their age group. Olympic swimmers may not come in top three on the swim. On the other hand, especially with the addition of the sprint, this is one of the most newbie-friendly triathlons around. This is a triathlon for everyone ... even the poets.
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