I've run this race 15 times! It's well organized and in a spectacular location. Meb, Bill Rogers, Joan Benoit have run this race in the last few years. The course is breathtaking. Pre- and Post-race activities are plentiful. It's a great weekend destination. If you want to read my full review,

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.

This dog-friendly 5K is the bomb! The run was next to beautiful St. Joseph River along the RiverFront Pard path in Niles, MI. There were even THREE water stations! After the race, there was a raffle and then events for the public to enjoy with their dogs. There was