The team departed for the race early that morning and arrived at the course for packet pick up and transition set up. The swim started at the opposite side of the Newport Dunes marina and athletes swam 400 meters across. The bike was then 8 miles, out and back, following the marina inland. Then for the run, athletes ran out and up a hill then back down it on the way back. The race went well for everyone, and for beginning members, it was an excellent first experience.