Comments: I'm going to say this is the best because this was my first triathlon 5 years ago. The race is for beginners and it is a great place to start. The race director has that in mind and tries to arrange the heats so that people of similar abilities are biking and swimming together. Distances are all short and manageable. I think Steve (the director) said that over half the people doing the race were doing their first triathlon. Also it is a super sprint so this is a good distance for those wanting to see what is like.
The experienced athletes are all friendly and helpful.
The money goes to benefit Albany sports so it goes for a good cause.
There is food after races (again, brazen racing has ruined me for any other post race spread) and lots of massage tables and not a long wait.
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