The first thing that makes this run unique is the 6:15 night start. A little hot, but overall cool atmosphere starting later in the day. Nice not having to wake up at the butt crack of dawn to get a parking spot and start a race. The course was great, cops

This was hands down one of the best races I have ever competed in. The expo was extremely well organized, with the shuttle buses flowing seamlessly from the local Hyatt Regency where I boarded.

The organization at the starting line was fantastic. Everything was well marked, and every volunteer I

The swimming portion runs parallel to the beach and the waves are typically small so early in the morning.
The bike portion has a beautiful 11.1 mile course along the Lake Minnewaska and beautiful views and the run is 2.5 miles
out and back along the Lake and finishes by a soccer field.