One of the best races I’ve participated it. Majestic views of the Casco Bay and Back Cove. Weather was cool sub-60 at the start with a few bouts of rain.

Course itself was half road and half cinder trail (around Back Cove). Stay on the inside around the cove... I hit a root on the outside and ended up pulling a muscle trying to maintain balance. Watch out as there is about a 0.1km stretch of cobblestone before the finish... slow down to avoid an ankle injury.

This race is extremely well organized... everyone was excited that the start & finish wash relocated to the old port this year. After crossing the finish line you had 2 beer garden options... one with a live band! 2 free beers, pizza and ice cream topped the post race food offerings along with fruit, kind bars and maple water.

Swag included a tech tank (ran large) and a stained glass medal.

Highly recommended race!!!