Race Review - Black Swamp Dash

This one was a drive for us and I wasn't impressed.  It is a small event, ran but a husband and wife.  So, I give them credit.  If we lived local, it would be fine but we don't.  Therefore, we have to take that into consideration.

It was at a fair grounds and there was hardly anyone there when we showed.  When we finally got to the race start, there was maybe...MAYBE 100 participants and that is being generous.  The day before was the larger race and timed.  This was untimed and just for fun.

Once we took off, we realized this was a different race than we were used to.  It was in a grassy area that was mowed to show the way.  The obstacles were typical and while we were there, someone got hurt on the cargo climb (giving me a reason NOT to even attempt it).  There was some paths into wooded area and through some water that smelled like death.  The mud was minimal.  It was mostly just nasty, dirty water (hence Black Swamp....).

Once we finished and went to "wash off", only one hose worked and there was a pile of horse manure 5 feet from it.  We hosed off the best we could and left.

This is part of a tri-series.  So, yes, we have to make the trip two more times but only because we prepaid for it.  Unfortunately, we wouldn't do this race again.

So the review of the Black Swamp Dash
Terrain - Grassy, trails, water, mud
Organization - it was okay for what it was
Cost - $50/person
Time of the race - 10am
Overall - It was alright for locals but not for the drive
Swag - medal and shirt
My Time - not times
Race #23 (44 total to date)