As regular visitors from Canada and now competitors in your beautiful area,  we just can’t speak highly enough for how Old Orchard Beach (and the entire connected areas) was represented through the recent Ironman Maine 70.3 triathlon event.  

I’m not sure if area residents know the outstanding level of quality and experience the organizing team was able to deliver to the 2,300-plus event participants. So many people were able to experience the accomplishment of huge personal goals all in the beautiful surroundings of Saco Bay.  

While I have heard some rumblings about traffic and the occasional “honk” on the roadways, those were more than drowned out by the enthusiastic cheers contributed by local volunteers who were the real champions of the event.  

We loved vacationing in your area and challenging ourselves on your beaches,  roads and trails — the quality of the experience was just as special as advertised.  The hardest part is having to wait to come back.  

Thanks to your entire community for the unforgettable memories.

Scott Thomas

Canada