The course is flat and well marked to provide potential Personal Record times. Custom medals for the top three in each group are very nice. And the event supports the local activities provided by the Lions Club of North Ridgeville.

In 2021 the water was surprisingly warm (62F!) which made for a great swim in a wetsuit. The marine layer was thick but we were able to sight the next buoy and the course was patrolled by Cal Fire lifeguards, which was reassuring. The bike is harder than it looks! It's

This is a very worthy cause - Jerri Lauffer and her husband Jason have been holding the race at North Park for the past three years. Phace is a very rare yet serious condition effecting children and the race is an effort to make people aware and raise money for