This race is run on some of the most beautiful trails I've ever been on. Unfortunately, that's where my good experiences end and my gripes begin.

Race management for this race was a total mess. The course was poorly marked and at important intersection, not marked at all, leading to nearly 3/4 of the field missing a turn. Seriously.

The course setup well for cheaters and one of which tried to claim podium award kicking me off the podium. They finally (2 weeks later) rectified the results but I was never given an award.

Race management, mainly Salem the event owner, refused to take feedback from the event and went so far as to demand apologies from multiple people I know who gave them feedback trying to improve the event for the future.

I'd avoid this race, and any races from this company, in the future.