Jakes Off Road Triathlon celebrated its 20th race Saturday on a bright blue skies day at Treasure Beach. The 300 meter swim in calm Caribbean waters, a rugged and challenging 12.5-mile bike leg through hilly Jamaican farmland and a fast 4.5 mile out and back run in tropical heat was the challenge. The reward was post race relaxation in a beautiful, laid back Caribbean resort filled with friendly fans and smooth vibe.

All photographs © Timothy Carlson

Laura Cousineau of Montreal out raced 2014 winner Ina Daley for second place.

Ready to race and record the adventure with her Go-Pro.

Race promotion beauty watches the swim start.

Cavalry charge into the calm Caribbean waters.

Headed out to the Red Bull buoy at the start of the 300 meter swim.

Dunran Caller swam a race-best 6:46 split.

A member of the Oshane Williams relay team leads the way with a 43:30 split for the 12.5-mile bike leg.

A member of the Kenneth Lim relay ream posted a 46:30 bike split

Phillip McCatty had the 2nd-best individual men‘s swim and the 2nd-best run, but fell to 3rd with a 6th best bike leg.

Young local in sandals out following the race pops a wheelie.

Local favorite David Bromfield ran an individual men’s fastest 4.5-mile run in 25:49 on his way to his 12th Jakes win.

The winner of the kids race crosses the line.

Peace Corps volunteer Jordon Waldschmidt finished 14th woman in 2:18:10.

Women’s winner Emily Smith (right) and runner-up Laura Cousineau (left) enjoy cool coconut water after the race.

Ninth place women’s finisher Sharon Feanny gets a hug from race promoter Jason Henzell.

Finishers Kim Scott and Howard Lynch share a kiss.

Phillip McCatty relaxes at the Jack Sprat seaside restaurant.

Third-place woman Ina Daley, second place woman Laura Cousineau and second place man Bobby Barnes check the results.

Nicole Dholakia of Boston orders some post race refreshment at the Jack Sprat bar.

A young local girl tries out a dance step at the beach.