I have run this race 7 times and it never disappoints. You can't beat rounding the first corner and seeing the Pentagon expanse in front of you. Not only is this race in commemoration of the first responders of 9/11, the race is extremely well run and the post-race party is

I think Salem did a great job setting up this race. Parking and logistics around race were easy and well handled. Very fast course. Long walk to swim start but could deposit a morning bag right before swim start. Very fast down river swim, great bike course well

All the distances of this race are worth running. The trails at Independence Oaks are challenging and the Back Roads are rolling hills. The scenery is gorgeous at this time of year, and the after party is great, with music, the famous Union Mac n cheese (the Clarkston Union was featured