Little Pepper

I did this last year... as I recall there is only one bad hill on the bike, it is pretty much right at the start of it, as you come out of the park. On the second loop of the course, you are coming downhill right before this hill, so it isn't as bad the second time around. The rest of the course I would characterize as "rolling."

The run course was BRUTAL. Basically, you run up and down the hill I just mentioned. But, I think they are changing the run course from last year.

edit: I just went back and re-read my RR from last year.  Maybe the bike was hillier than I recall, but the biggest one is that first one I mentioned. 

Actually they've changed the course... again.  I don't think it's been the same since they started racing a few years ago.  Best as I can tell from course maps, they've kept the Little Pepper course the same as the Sprint course from last August.  No two loop bike course.  The big hill that Tim mentioned is no longer part of either course.  You turn left when you leave the park on the bike, and the run course is partially through a field to avoid going up that big hill (in its entirety).  I wouldn't say the run course is brutal but it is definitely of the more challenging sprint run courses that you'll find.

Hope everyone raced well today.

Anyone know why the top 2 finishers were DQ'd? I saw them on my way out on the run, and they were both pretty close, and there was a significant gap to the 3rd place guy (who ended up winning as a result). Just curious if anyone knows the story.

Nevermind.  Saw the posted results.  They clearly shorted the run course, as both times were in the 13s.