Subject: RE: DQ Tri Kings Grant Marlton I have done it the last few years...actually every year they have had it :- ) It was my 1st tri as well. It's a small event, about 350 participants.
The Swim: I have never worn a wetsuit there. I honestly don't believe it has been wetsuit legal but I could be wrong. The water is...muddy...you can't really see underwater at all. It's a straight, clockwise out and back swim. I have found it easy to sight. In the water start...you can stand if you want to but the thick slimy mud is a little gross. Run up a small beach for the finish and into the transition area.
The Bike: You take a small road out, then 3 loops around the lake. It has some mild ups and downs...the biggest hill is at the entrance to the development so it is at the end of each loop. I haven't ridden out there since last year but the roads were in pretty decent shape and they did a good job of marking the few bad areas on the road.
The Run: Starts on the road, goes off into the woods on a trail, loops back around and finishes on the road. The trail is definitely a little uneven and rocky in parts but nothing crazy. Pretty flat. There is 1 water stop on the run. But, because of they way the course loops around you can hit the water 3 times.
Post Race: Bananas, Bagels, Tomato Pie, Peanut Butter...not bad for a small event. No music or anything like that.
Goodie Bag: In the past they have given away a drawstring bag from DQ, a shirt and maybe a sample or 2. Mostly race/event info or a coupon or 2.
Awards: They usually give something useful like a race hat or coffee travel mug etc.
My husband and I will be there again this year!
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