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

I thought the race was really well managed and was impressed that they were able to clear out the remaining half-marathoners to allow for us to get started.

I thought the packet pickup was a bit of a mess though. Not inside the expo but getting there was a nightmare b

I run this race every year. It is one of my local favorite 5K races. A well organized event for a very good cause. Backed by Hackensack University Medical Center. A fast scenic through Saddle River. Nice long sleeve tech shirts this year. (Although to hot to wear on race