Rev3-Cedar Point or Redman OK???

Do you have family/kids traveling with you? I've never done Cedar Point but have heard great things about the race itself and the entertainment options for families.

I've done Redman a few times - this year they are hosting the Half-Max Championships and it's a Saturday race, if that matters (with the Oly and Sprint on Sunday). It's a great race with a flat ride, but not sure about entertainment for families.

Family is most likely coming along.....  Cedar Point is 13 hours away and Redman is a little over 5 hours (probably could drive which is a nice option)  How many people do the Redman Full?  I've only ever done IM NAS races where 2500 people are on the course....I love that, not sure I could stay as motivated without people around me....  I'm a 12 hour IM person, not fast not slow....  

This year is different because of the Half-Max thing, but last year there were 186 Full Distance finishers. Definitely a different vibe with 1/10 of the Full participants as a branded race. 

Web site says: (150 Slots Allocated - Currently Closed - Re-opens 7/1)

Not sure if that means they are capped for the full, will open more slots, or what.

I've only done the Half (sorry if I mis-represented). I think the full is pretty sparse on the bike (2 loops), talking to people who have done it, but the run course is 4 loops which I think helps more people be around you.  think any non-IM-brand race is going to be pretty spread out/thin.

Here's a couple of clips of Full finishers, not many people around. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k_YEQBYuVM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU3CG2T33FU 

Lisa, wow you are such a poser, please don't infiltrate my threads unless you have done the full....  LOL of course I am joking      I agree 4 loops on the run would be helpful as well, and your probably correct on any non-IM brand race being thin....  I really cannot find one that in non-brand  outside of 150-400 people...  not the end of the world.  Appreciate the feedback.

I had the same dilemma last year. I chose Rev3--reasons: timing, more family friendly and the course in OK consists of laps and I don't like 'laps', especially with it being a IM.

I did do Redman (oly) a couple years ago and the venue was fine. I got in late the night before so didn't really visit the venue. That year it was insanely muddy and I still have the red clay on my socks!

I was VERY impressed with the REV3 venue. My husband was as well and my kids were entertained (at least a little) the day before the race.

Oh yeah, the year it rained and transition flooded before the race started... and the bike course flooded so you had to dis-mount and run your bike around the flood. Weird race day. And messy. Here are some of my pics for your amusement

Sounds like Cedar Point has some definite advantages! It's on my "some day" list now!

ugh, kudo's to you for sticking it out #876....

I did the Redman Full Aqua Bike to prep for IMFL in 09 (the same race that was mentioned above with the flooding and rain) and I really liked the course and OKC.  Hubby and I had a great trip. 

I raced the full at Cedar Point in 2010 and for family and organization, hands down, Rev3 is the way to go.  Plus, the bike course was awesome!

I would still race Redman again, but if I was picking between them, I would go Rev3.

Full Disclosure: I am on the Rev3 AG team, but I only post my truthful opinion!