MightyMan Half Iron Distance

I did it last year as my first HIM.  I'm going back this year as my second HIM, so that's got to say something.

As it was said, the weather made things less than perfect, but it was a great venue.

Nothing better than a triathlon race in Montauk!  Especially a HIM.  The swim is pretty easy as the water is calm - I mean zero chop, and lots of swim waves so you never have to fight for room.  The bike course is very scenic, a few rolling hills, and passing the Lighthouse twice is priceless!!  Passing that lighthouse is worth the price of the race for me alone.  And the run is not the bad.  Murder Hill does not compare to the Monster Hill at the Rhode Island HIM, it also does not compare to the James Street Hill "Widow Hill" at the Cow Harbor 10k or the Walnut Street Hill, which is 7 miles into the Kings Park 15k.  So by comparison to some other hills, Murder hill is really not-so-bad. 

As mentioned, the local beach hotels are only around $130.00  a night, and all of them are within walking or biking distance of Transition/ Finish Line.  I'd say Montauk HIM is a great first HIM, well worth the fee, and I'd give it overall an A+.

Do ya'll know if you have to pickup the race packet the day before?

Yup.... that is the only downside to this Race, no 'morning of' packet pick-up.  You can get a room relatively cheap though and staying out in Montauk is a lot of fun. 

Last year, I signed up not more than two months out.  If I remember correctly, it stayed open late, if not all the way to race day.  You won't be disappointed in the venue and it's a well run race.