"Once again I am amazed at how great the races are that Max Performance puts on, no detail was missed as far as I was concerned. The atmosphere was just plain fun, which doesn't always happen post race, but it was a joy to sit and wait for the results, just the fact that kids and dogs are welcome is huge. Thanks for a memorable Mother's Day, can't wait for the July race!"

Tara W.

“What a great day! It was a wonderful race. The atmosphere was very festive, the DJ excellent, the instructions, signs, etc. very clear. Loved the bike racks and transition area. It was great for my spectator to have a few chances to see me go by, and the courses themselves were enjoyable. Very great job with volunteers and police and all the intersections - never a doubt about where to go and often they warned "tight corner" or "it drops off" so we knew what to look out for. Thanks for a great race ... can't wait to see the pictures!”

Tori H.

“I just started doing Tri's last summer. My last one of the summer was Buzzard's Bay and my first of this summer was the Season Opener. I definitely like the way you run everything and the atmosphere you create at these races. Your staff and/or volunteers were all very helpful, supportive and most importantly very kind! Yesterday was just a great way to start the season, I don't think anything could have been done better. So, job well done to you and all who helped run it!!”

Kyle B.

“What a fantastic day! Great race, thanks for all the hard work that went into it! This was my first New England triathlon since moving here from Tucson, AZ, and I was thoroughly impressed! Thanks again so much!”

Sarah B.

“This was a great start to the season. Well organized and well run. I loved how easily you were able to manage things like a bouy deflating and do it without a lot of stress. The transition area was great and had everyone able to get in and out easily. Again, great race and thanks for the hard work!”

Jeff H.

“Great race! Loved the venue. Great bike course and I especially liked the run course. I think it's great the number of giveaways and age group prizes you are able to give away. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to the Mass State Tri in July.”

Beth W.

“I thought you and your crew did a spectacular job of organizing and orchestrating the season opener tri. It was the easiest course to follow, with plenty of flags, police, and volunteers at every turn! The mood was up-beat with friendly competition in the air...a far cry from the overly intimidating and competitive races I've done in the past. I had a blast and I'm really looking forward to my next race with max performance! Thanks again!”

Beth O.

“Wow! 24 hours later and I am still on this Duathlon-Triathlon High! Your team out-did yourselves! You guys Rock! From the top-notch well-marked, highly organized transition staging area supported by the nicest group of volunteers always game-on for support, direction and motivation to the MC-DJ who played fantastic music!

An awe-inspiring venue -- a scenic rolling run chased by a magnificent bike portion weaving through the streets and up our own-reverse heart break hill back to the park to finish with the most amazing 3-mile run as we traversed our way through the park and over the aqueduct -- with the water glistening around us! This was a gift from the planners of Max -- Running over this causeway -- inspired me to run faster and finish stronger!

The personality and high level of athletism of Max transcended upon your participants -- The awards ceremony was met with entertainment and creativity - You made my Day! Your vendors and sponsors were top shelf! The details -- right down to the gift bags for age category winners were so appreciated!”

Denise C.

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"The most well organized race I’ve experienced and I've been to many. From your pre-race Athlete Packet to your organization, it was great."

Michael Z.

“I thought the race and the race course were superb. Everything on the run and bike courses were well-marked, easy to follow and challenging. The distances were accurate, the transition area, the post-race and pre-race food and music were wonderful. Thank you for coming into the Metrowest Area to do these races. I’m looking forward to the next one.”

Dean M.

“Wow! Simply put, phenomenal race. You guys had amazing organization, picked a great site - challenging but not crazy. And, the vendor tents, raffles and food were awesome. Even the T-shirts were first class. I’ve already told all my friends about you guys.”

Denise C.

“What a well-run event. Honestly, I've been in a lot of "races" and your event tops the list. Also, your volunteers were spectacular: Smiles & encouragement everywhere!” Thanks for a great day!”

Kathleen K.

“You guys are really good. The event was very well organized and I've never had anyone send a follow-up e-mail before the day after the race! My wife and I look forward to being in the back of the pack at one of your future races!”

Joe R.

“Post race recap – great early season race, promoter did a super job, new ITU style bike racks were sweet, race announcer was energetic and good food. Mark this race for your 2008 season and check out their others.”

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“Great race yesterday. It was run very well. The staff were great and helpful and in a good mood despite the cold. The routes were fun and a challenge (the uphill for the second run was loads of fun - eek!). It was a great way for me to start the season. Best of luck to you!

Lynn S.

“I wanted to congratulate you on a well run Duathon. The setup of the transition area was very good, and the race was safe, organized, and the location was a very good selection. I'm really looking forward to the remainder of your race series and your next race on July 29th. I have already start to spread the word about your races to other triathletes as well as members of my running club.”

Randy L.

“This was the first MAX Performance race I had done -- I can not say enough good things. I do not have a single complaint. They whole organization was very professional! I would totally recommend doing a race by these guys.”

Pat S.

“Great race Max! I had a choice of doing Danskin or your race. Yours was a better choice. I liked the hill on the bike because it made the down-hill a ton of fun (and these races should be fun). You had great communication by the volunteers and I loved the MC at the finish line too!”

Claire M.

“You guys rock! What a venue and what a race. Safe, well-marked courses, right # of participants and exceptional race organization. Your attention to detail was most impressive. Thank you.”

Abby Y.

“Thanks for a very well-run and fun event. Very pleasant staff, nice atmosphere, beautiful location, good swim-wave spacing, great bike racks and TA. Little better conditioned road at the start would have perfected the day. A friend of mine and I just signed up for your next 2 races at Gardner and Hopkinton.”

Jim H.

“Thanks for the caring! The race was great, from the goody bag to the beautiful location. Other race entrance fees have gone up so much without any quality improvement, but yours was refreshing. Felt nice to be treated like a triathlete again. Thanks!”

Alexsandro S.

“I thought you guys put on a great job out there! Everything with the setup, registration, swim and volunteers you had were great! Those new bike racks worked perfect (and I have 650cc wheels) and bike/run courses were great from a traffic/car perspective. It was great race and I heard lots of good feedback from anyone who did it!! Thanks again!”

Maureen F.

“I wanted to thank you for giving me a FANTASTIC introduction to triathlons...it was so hard but so fun. The people were amazing - I am absolutely inspired to do more. I LOVED it, thanks so much.”

Erica S.

“Great race. Drove up from RI and it was well worth the trip. The race venue was great as spectators, kids and dogs could watch the triathletes in the transition area. The MC for the race was great as was the music throughout the day. Bathroom facilities were much appreciated. Organization of racers and transition area was impressive. The bike racking system left more room than usual to set up. The Hoyts were inspirational as always. The race had a great vibe and I am looking forward to next year.”

Christian C.

“Congratulations should go to you guys! The race was very well organized and a joy to participate in. Yu should be commended on a great race. I'll be back.

Joe B.

“The race was great. I was impressed at your organizations professionalism. As a business owner, I can appreciate how difficult it is to execute an event like yesterdays.”

Simon O.

“First of all, thanks for putting on a great race. It being my first one, everything was clear to me on what I needed to be doing and when. So thanks to you and all the volunteers for all your hard work. Looking forward to Gilligans.”

Rob O.

“Thanks for organizing a great race today!! I was impressed how you guys handled all the activities from start to finish. I look forward to next year. Congrats to you and your team!”

Carol J.

“Real well organized and run race - all turns/intersections well marked and manned with volunteers/police, able to pick-up my race stuff very quickly (pet-peeve of mine), ample port-o-johns and an excellent transition area.”

Glenn S.

“Thanks for a really nice race yesterday. The location was beautiful and I really liked the white buoys in the swim so much better than the typical orange swim buoys. People (competitors, officials, volunteers, spectators) were so nice; although more cow bells would always be good. See you at two more of your races this year—Gilligan’s Triathlon (can’t miss it with a name like that) and the Buzzard’s Bay triathlon.”

Elaine V.

"Great Race! You certainly put a lot of effort into managing the event and it showed! I will certainly race with Max Performance in the future! It's nice to be involved with an event that is well managed and organized. Your staff were very friendly and well informed. My wife, as a spectator of many, many events, says that yours should be the example for everyone else to follow. So many others never take the spectators into consideration. You had a great location for them to watch everything and refreshments, (having coffee on site is HUGE!). The DJ was a great touch too, He was very entertaining and kept the crowd involved in the race. Thanks again, I look forward to racing with you in the future!"

Joe F.

“This was my first time participating in a triathlon and among my group of three friends (other first timers) this was a great race. It was incredibly organized. Course was well mapped, volunteers were friendly and the course was challenging but fun. I actually have a friend who participated in the Danskin tri and she mentioned that your race blew it out of the water with regards to organization etc. All three newbies who did the Gilligan tri have already signed up for the sweet 16 if that is any indication of how we feel about the races.”

Jared S.

“Fantastic race and venue guys. I am so glad I have you as another triathlon option now that you’re in the Boston area. Best of luck and let me know if I can help spread the word somehow.”

Brian B.

“You guys have it down. Your race organization is the best I’ve ever experienced. Each course and the transition area are laid out really well, are safe and are well staffed. Keep up the great work!”

Jen L.

“You guys did a great doing job running this race. I really appreciate the preparation and excellent pre-race communications. The course markings are all well done. Loved having the music! I had a great day!”

Lisa L.

“I had a great time on Sunday. I thought the race was terrific and I still can't get over how organized it was and how smoothly everything went. The swim course was great and relatively un-crowded thanks to the staggered start. The bike course was great, hilly enough, with nice smooth roads. The running piece was a little tough that early part on a bumpy road up that first hill, but the trail part was awesome. I thought the transition area was great, well marked, easy in and out. All of the volunteers were helpful and friendly. Again, I thought it was a great race. Thank you very much for all your efforts.”

Jen T.

“I thought the race was great! Good organization and good, positive energy! Loved the DJ...and the fact that I could hear the music as I ran around the lake on the trail was very motivating. All of the volunteers were great too.”

Sue M.

“Talk about a tremendous place for a triathlon. Each course had some unique and cool aspects and I felt like the entire race was run as smooth as ever. The trail run at the end was different and particularly fun. Be back to Gilligans next year for sure.”

John M.

“I wanted to let you know how impressed I was with the organization of the race - it was really impressive. I have done the Danskin triathlon every year and this event blew it away. Being able to pick up race info the day of was one of the many great features for me... Also the packet that you sent out was great answered all of my questions.”

Heather M.

“This was the first Triathlon that I have ever done and the first really physically challenging event in over 10 years. I thoroughly enjoyed the day and I’ve signed up for the next two events. With no knowledge of other events, I was impressed with the professionalism and organization of the event. I was very nervous about not knowing where I was going or what to expect when I arrived, but you provided very detailed instruction and information packages that made it easy and very comfortable (other than the fear of actually completing the event). I look forward to the next two events.”

Dennis C.

“I participated as a swimmer and runner, along with my biker Don as a team. We've done many other triathlons as teammates, and Don frequently races nearly every weekend. This was the first triathlon with your group---have done the others with "the competition."

Don and I were commenting on how very well run this one was--in all regards. It was very welcoming and supportive to the newbies, who certainly can be intimidated in such events. Well-orchestrated, fun, organized at the start, allowing the swimming waves in the water in an orderly fashion. Started on time. Lots and lots of support (I've been in some events where swimmers are going way off course and are not stopped or redirected--it was nice to see so much help out there in the water, for peace of mind--safety is so crucial! And Don, who is incredibly fast on the bike, has gone way off course in other events for lack of direction / support). The running course was terrific--no traffic, no chance of veering off course and I loved the trail run around the lake!

And when we were leaving at the end, we were stopped politely by the folks who checked to be sure Don belonged with his (very expensive) bike...I've never seen that done. Nice touch. And the t-shirts were cool :-) You guys get A++++ Thanks for a great day.”

Peg S.

“Just wanted to let you know that I had an absolute blast at the tri! It was my first triathlon and I thought that it was run fantastically!! I look forward to competing in more Max tris in the future! Thanks again!”

Becky L.

“This race was awesome!!! The scenery of the routes weren't amazing but everything else was perfect. The music, announcers, personnel and spectators were AWESOME. I had an awesome time and almost caught my husband. We both expected him to win me by over ten minutes but I got close, we now have a future rivalry and will be back to more triathlons to try to beat each other. Thanks for such a GREAT TIME!”

Lee Ann N.

Thank you for a great triathlon. I have been doing them around New England for the past 12 years and I must say that this was the best organized and supplied race I have done. The sense of community and support from both the other athletes as well as the volunteers was great! You don't normally see everyone sticking around until the end at most races-it was a nice to see. I am definitely looking forward to your race schedule next year! Thanks!

Melissa R.

Excellent race - great site, real good courses and fantastic organization. Cowbell cheering was fun too. Your volunteers and staff were the most helpful and courteous I’ve ever seen at a triathlon besides.

Len G.

This was my first race with Max and it was extremely well done. Good attention to detail, great transition area, exceptional organization on numerous fronts. Excellent, excellent job! I’ll be telling my friends to join me at the next one.

Ron P.

I thought you put on a great race. You are going to take away business from ----, they are not nearly as organized. You had plenty of people on the bike course showing us where to go, a great announcer, got the crowd excited and good music before hand. Even though some people think it might be a pain, I was asked to show my number to get in and out of transition, this is a good thing, makes me feel comfortable about leaving my bike there. Hope to do more.

Duston L.

I did the race last Sunday and it was great! Everything was very well organized. Even my family who usually get quickly bored and want to leave as soon as possible had a VERY good time with the music in particular. The "ambiance" was great. Thanks for putting together such an event!

Pascal B.

Another great race! The course was beautiful, the staff helpful and everything well marked. Some of my friends are going to try your company now that I have shared my two positive experiences with them. We will see you at Buzzard's Bay!

Tinamarie S.

I had a great time yesterday. I must congratulate you all on a race well planned and executed! The staff at Max Performance were great. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The music was awesome. I now wish I had done more races with Max Performance this year! I will be back next year! Thanks for a great time!

Marianne V.

I had a fantastic time on Sunday, thank you so much. This was my first triathlon and I was VERY impressed by the organization, volunteer staff, attitude, crowd, and competition. I will be registering for the Buzzard's Bay tri and looking at Max Performance for more fun next year! Thank you for fueling my interest in this great sport!

Jay T.

I thought the race was absolutely great! I had so much fun and can't wait to do another one.   I was very impressed by the overall organization of the race -- it seemed like you thought of just about every detail possible! I thought the transition area was very clearly marked, there were plenty of volunteers to tell you where to go/what to do, and the frequent announcements gave us lots of warning as to where to go and by when. I also loved the festive atmosphere throughout the morning -- the music kept everything upbeat and made me feel less nervous about the race. The other thing I was really impressed with is the support you provide to “newbies." I filled out the "contact us" form on your website and almost immediately received an acknowledgement e-mail from a RD. He told me he'd call me the next day, which he did. He spent quite a bit of time on the phone with me answering questions and giving me advice. I can't tell you how much I appreciated the support! You definitely have me hooked!

Stephanie W.

I thought I would give you a little feedback on your race if I may. This is my first year doing tri's in the 50-54 age group and yours was my 3rd outdoor and first with Max Performance. I thought you ran the most fan-friendly race I have been in. The "vibe", vendors, amenities were all great. I woke up with a stiff neck that advil was not taking care of and to find a therapist who gave me 5-min attention pre-race did more for my attitude than anything. The DJ and tunes were great. The race was great and you will definitely have me as a customer next year.

Scott M.

“In regards to race feedback, I have to say, I think this was a very well run, well organized race. This is my second triathlon, and in comparison to my first, this one was a lot more organized- from information ahead of time, a wonderful informative website, emails leading up to the race (the race packet, maps, etc.), up to race day which was very well organized as well. I also found it very motivational with the music and just the whole setup! I had a great experience with everything, and want to thank all the organizers of this race for really making it a great time. The course was well marked, set up, and safe. Thank you!”

Meg A.

“Great race! The Boston area has been looking for a triathlon organization like you for a while. You’re filling a void with high quality races and not going the quantity over quality route. Keep up the good work and let me know if I can help in any way.”

Matt V.

“That was the best race of the year (of 7!). Nothing beats an ocean swim and a great bike ride.  Loved the mile markers each mile on the run (thank you) and I think it was the most enthusiastic, loudest post-race crowd yet. Every finisher was greeted by applause and clanging cowbells. Nice job!”

Claire M.

“I did both Sweet 16 and Buzzard's Bay Triathlon.  I have to preface my remarks by first telling you that I am a veteran triathlete with over 200 or so triathlons under my tired legs.  I started doing tri's when no one was doing triathlons (early 80's) and I have completed 3 Ironman, including Ironman Hawaii.
 
I thought your races were very well organized and I appreciate the enthusiasm of all the workers who are involved in putting on the race.  I thought the Sweet 16 was a great course, especially the run which included the last half mile or so over the water (that is a nice touch). Because of the lateness in the season, I thought Dartmouth would be small and was a little hesitant in applying. But, it was the opposite, the day was great, the competition was excellent and the location was fantastic.  What a great place to have a triathlon.  I brought along 3 other races and everyone had a great time.  The raffles at the end are a good touch and it makes the athletes stay around in order to try to win some of those good prizes.

Good Luck with your preparation for next season.  You and your staff have done a great job.”

Bob B.

“What a tremendous event.   Your crew and all of the volunteers did an awesome job - congratulations!   I will definitely be back to Buzzard's Bay and to other Max Performance races.  Keep up the great work and thanks again.”

Chris. H

“I thought you and your team did a really good job with the race.  I especially liked the race announcers.  The energy of your team certainly did not go unnoticed.  All in all a fun day and great way to extend the tri season a couple of weeks.  I expect to be back next year.”

Mike L.

“It was a great race.  I hope you'll keep this venue.  The swim was really interesting because we could see bottom the whole time, but it was plenty deep (I tried to stand once and it was over my head).  The bike ride was amazing and everything was really well marked.   Great job.  Thanks for putting on an exciting day for all of us.”

Kevin K.

“I'm 57 and have been doing triathlons for the past 8 years.  I've done all the different distances, and this was my first Max Performance race.  This was a great race.  I was very impressed with how well organized it was, and I've done enough of them to know the difference.  I loved the spirit and the atmosphere, al the music and the staff and volunteers were great. I can't wait until next year to do more of your events.  Also, the setting and the course were beautiful.

Joe G.

“ I thought the race was great! (Although not so very impressed with my performance!) I didn’t get to stick around for the raffles and awards, but I thought the organization was pretty darn good.  You guys did a great job w/ emails and details and I loved the way you set up the ‘look’ of the finish. I really liked the humor and down-to-earth tone of all the correspondence. That was a pleasant change to the typically sterile emails and very serious tone of most races. I even liked the bike racks a lot too! (very organized space-wise)”.

Kathy E.

“Hey,  I am no expert,  an  "athletically" mother of five, usually do 2 -3 sprints per summer, a couple of road races, completed 1 full Rock-n-roll marathon, a couple halves in the past 5 years between babies,  but, I think this was one of the best I have ever done.  Very organized, great excitement, easy to get to everything post race refreshments, parking, music, prizes etc...  I loved it.  Not to mention the BEAUTIFUL swim and bike ride”.

Liz A.

“Thanks for putting on such a well-organized race -- I particularly appreciated the large buoys and in and out of transition timing mats as well as of course, a well-marshaled route.”

Paul M.

“I enjoyed all three Max races I did this year and was impressed at the levels of commitment, passion and meticulous preparation that everyone put into each one. However, Buzzards Bay surpassed my expectations by far as a spectacular venue and course and the dedication of all RDs, volunteers, police and park officials was by far the best I've seen. Careful attention to every detail including the two complete sound set ups and DJs showed that Max Performance lived up to its promise for this year. The communication with police and park officials and volunteers and vendors and their responsiveness to us as triathletes was key in making this race safe and fun and I think the Buzzards Bay Tri is going to be your signature race for years to come. It was great to have a late season race and I'm very much looking forward to next year's races.”

Curtis C.