Challenge Cedar Point

Location	Sandusky, Ohio
Race website	Website link
Time of year held	September
Approx Athlete Numbers	200
Does it typically sell out?	No
One word description for the event	Flat
Good for first iron distance race?	Yes

Tips for overseas athletes getting to the venue:

Fly to Cleveland.

SWIM

One word description for the swim
Single or multi-lap course?
Typically wetsuit-legal?	Yes
Swim course description	Lake

Swim tips

The swim has used two different venues. The lake with a mass start or a rolling start in the marina.

BIKE

One word description for the bike	Flat
GPS map link for the bike course	mapmyride
Video link for the bike course
Single or multi-lap course?	1 lap

Bike Course description

Very flat course and it can be windy.

Bike Course tips

Simple flat course, very easy except for the wind.

RUN

One word description for the run	Boring
GPS map link for the run course	mapmyrun
Video link for the run course
Single or multi-lap course?	2 laps

Run course description

Very flat run up and down the streets of Sandusky.

Run course tips

SUPPORTERS

Tips for supporters get the most out of watching the event?

Get out on the course.

Great places to eat:

Best bike or tri shop in town:

Best pick for accommodation:

Stay onsite at Cedar Point, Breakers Hotel

Best things for the kids to do:

Go to the Cedar Point Park Saturday, or Sunday if you’re not racing.

Cool things to do after the race:

Eat fried ice cream at Casa Real.

Any warnings that people should know about before entering:

If the swim is in the marina its a 0.6 mile run to transition.

OVERALL

General tips:

Best thing about this race:

Flat course and good support.

Anything negative about this race:

Boring run.
Overall atmosphere is lacking compared to WTC races.

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