What's not to love. From the start, the Marines, the moving and touching Blue Mile, Spectators by the hundred, Signs by the thousand. A memorable race for sure. Looking forward to next year and many more after that.

Having done a few indoor triathlons, I decided to try the Flat as a Pancake as my first outdoor sprint. Swimming in the bay was a little tough for a newbie, but otherwise the race was great. Set-up was easy; the bike and running courses were truly flat, and

This event has become a summer tradition for me. Great location and nice energy for the event. Enjoy seeing Mt Rainier in the distance and of course the beautiful Seattle shoreline along the way. The t-shirt typically has a cool design that is a surprise each year.