Pros: - great for first time triathletes. Run was flat with clear signs. Bike path was flat, all straight except one U-turn, but short a couple of miles. Swimming was … MORE
Pros:
– great for first time triathletes. Run was flat with clear signs. Bike path was flat, all straight except one U-turn, but short a couple of miles. Swimming was at FVHS outdoor swimming pool, which is great for those that don’t want to do open water (no need for wet suit, no crazy currents)
– no special triathlon fee. I forgot what it’s called but most require a special membership fee that cost about $50 for a day, or more for the year)
– very affordable for a triathlon (I paid $65.84)
– included a finisher’s medal, canvas bag from their sponsor, small water bottle, cotton unisex tshirt, a packet of energy powder and gel
– although not a closed course, the volunteers helped press the crosswalk button, directed traffic and occasionally I saw vehicles pacing runners to ensure safety
– lots of muffins, fruit, water, etc. at the finish line (some were homemade too)
– bib pick up was smooth, easy, not crowded, etc.
Cons:
– the finisher’s medal completely different from what they said it would be, which was a huge disappointment because I had been waiting for over a year to earn the medal. I was told it’d be similar to last year’s medal (which had their logo & name of the race branded into a round piece of wood and wrapped in recycled bicycle chain). Instead, they gave out a cheap round medal with a bubble sticker on top. =(
Overall: small production, not super fancy, but went smoothly and is good practice for future, tougher triathlons
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perfect for first time triathletes
Pros: - great for first time triathletes. Run was flat with clear signs. Bike path was flat, all straight except one U-turn, but short a couple of miles. Swimming was … MORE
Pros:
– great for first time triathletes. Run was flat with clear signs. Bike path was flat, all straight except one U-turn, but short a couple of miles. Swimming was at FVHS outdoor swimming pool, which is great for those that don’t want to do open water (no need for wet suit, no crazy currents)
– no special triathlon fee. I forgot what it’s called but most require a special membership fee that cost about $50 for a day, or more for the year)
– very affordable for a triathlon (I paid $65.84)
– included a finisher’s medal, canvas bag from their sponsor, small water bottle, cotton unisex tshirt, a packet of energy powder and gel
– although not a closed course, the volunteers helped press the crosswalk button, directed traffic and occasionally I saw vehicles pacing runners to ensure safety
– lots of muffins, fruit, water, etc. at the finish line (some were homemade too)
– bib pick up was smooth, easy, not crowded, etc.
Cons:
– the finisher’s medal completely different from what they said it would be, which was a huge disappointment because I had been waiting for over a year to earn the medal. I was told it’d be similar to last year’s medal (which had their logo & name of the race branded into a round piece of wood and wrapped in recycled bicycle chain). Instead, they gave out a cheap round medal with a bubble sticker on top. =(
Overall: small production, not super fancy, but went smoothly and is good practice for future, tougher triathlons