America’s Fastest Swim Augusta is home to one of North America’s largest IRONMAN 70.3 races – and one of its fastest. America’s quickest down-river swim will start your day off on the right foot. As you bike through rural Augusta, take in all this scenic Southern destination has to offer. …
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America’s Fastest Swim
Augusta is home to one of North America’s largest IRONMAN 70.3 races – and one of its fastest. America’s quickest down-river swim will start your day off on the right foot. As you bike through rural Augusta, take in all this scenic Southern destination has to offer. Plenty of shade awaits you on the spectator-filled run course through historic downtown as you ease to the Finish Line next to the world-famous James Brown statue. The city of Augusta is no stranger to treating elite athletes and visitors alike to its world-renowned Southern Hospitality. Whether you’re looking for a first-timer friendly course or a seasoned veteran looking for a personal best, this Southern gem will not disappoint.
Swim
The swim course is a point-to-point course that will start at 6th Street and the Savannah River at the Riverfront Marina. Athletes will enter the water and swim with the current for 1.2 miles along the shoreline until they exit the swim course at the Augusta Rowing Complex public boat ramp. Once athletes reach the top of the public boat ramp, they will run a short distance to transition which is located in a grass lot of the Augusta Rowing Complex.
Bike
The single-loop, 56-mile route, begins at the Transition Area located at the Augusta Rowing Club. Athletes will exit downtown Augusta and head into the back country of Augusta, Georgia. Rolling hills, several long climbs, and some technical turns will greet the athletes along the way. Athletes can expect to be tested a few times on the course with some slow inclines and fast downhill descents, but the course also plays to those that like to hammer down with a number of long straightaways. Athletes should remember to take in the lush green woods of Georgia throughout their ride. As the athletes near the end of the ride, they’ll re-enter the downtown Augusta area, to return back to Transition Area at the Augusta Rowing Club.”
Run
Augusta’s 13.1-mile run course takes athletes through the streets of historic downtown Augusta for a two-loop, flat and fast, spectator friendly experience. Athletes will be treated to one of the flattest run courses there is to offer. Traversing through the downtown grid of Augusta streets, spectators will be able to easily navigate and see their athlete multiple times each loop. With a finish line located on Broad St., in front of the Augusta Commons, there is no shortage of spectators cheering the competitors on all the way to the last step through the finish line arch.
Swim: RIVER
Bike: ROLLING
Run: FLAT
Avg Air Temp: 80° F / 27° C
Avg Water Temp: 73° F / 23° C
Airport: AGS
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Great Race, Great City
This is a fast swim course. My swim was so much faster than previous races, I could not even brag about it, because it seems like I cheated. The bike … MORE
This is a fast swim course. My swim was so much faster than previous races, I could not even brag about it, because it seems like I cheated. The bike course takes back the swim lead with two hills that required some effort to climb. No officials calling drafting penalties despite lots of people forming lines climbing the hills. Not the smoothies roads, but doable. The run was hot, but offered lots of spectator viewing. City was very accommodating. Good event. Will definitely do it again.
Hot. Hard. Fun.
I was on a relay team and completed the bike and run. The swim was downriver and my teammate cut nearly 10 minutes off his time. The bike was rolling … MORE
I was on a relay team and completed the bike and run. The swim was downriver and my teammate cut nearly 10 minutes off his time. The bike was rolling hills with lots of aid stations and a few spectators. The run was flat and partially shaded, but the temps hit 88- making it a steamy run! Great aid stations and volunteers though!