jaretj wrote:
UK2ME wrote:
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Pumpkinman, 70.3, September, Maine
Jeebus, I can't read.
I'm actually looking at Pumpkinman in 2019 since Rev3 doesn't own the race in Maine anymore.
Is the race and the area worth traveling to?
Let me start by saying I am an ambassador for the race so I'm a little biased. (I don't have a discount code yet, but I can find out when they will be issuing them.)
It's a pond swim. Wetsuit legal but no freezing Maine ocean, which may be a plus or a minus for you. The bike course is rolling, but nothing horrible. The run is pleasant, rural roads, mostly. Relay and aquabike at all distances, kids splash n' dash.
What makes this race special for me is the atmosphere (the community really gets behind it) and the post-race food. Thanksgiving dinner if you race the oly or the half. The RD is passionate about making it a great athlete experience.
As far as if you like the area... Depends what you're after! Fall is a beautiful time to visit New England. It's about an hour north of Boston, less than an hour south of Portland.
Here's a great write-up about it:
https://saratogatri.blogspot.com/...and-augusta.html?m=1