Overall Rating
Overall Rating (2 Reviews)
4
(2 Ratings)  (2 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
4.5
SCENERY
3
PRODUCTION
4
SWAG
4.5
IRONMAN 70.3 Austin has been discontinued, per race website. — Nicknamed the live music capital of the world, Austin, Texas plays host to one of the only indoor finishes on the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit. Setting goals is key to achieving great things in sport. If you’ve done an IRONMAN 70.3 … MORE
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    jennypaul1987 FIRST-TIMER '13

    I did this as my first ever 70.3, but have since also volunteered as a kayaker for the swim, so I've seen it in action twice. I will agree with … MORE

    I did this as my first ever 70.3, but have since also volunteered as a kayaker for the swim, so I’ve seen it in action twice. I will agree with most reviews that it isn’t the most beautiful or interesting part of Austin for a race. The expo center is ancient and Del Valle isn’t the greatest place to ride thanks to droughts in recent years cracking the roads. However, it’s still a good race worth doing, especially if you want to visit Austin- just stay downtown for fun things to do! The bike course is hilly, but not insane. The run course is also pretty dang hilly, and you do three loops, so you do those hills a few times. There’s not much shade on it, so stay on top of your hydration. The finish line through the arena is pretty cool- lots of crowd support. I’m over paying Ironman prices for races, so I probably won’t do it again, but if you want that full IM experience, there’s no reason not to do it here.

    DIFFICULTY
    4
    PRODUCTION
    4
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    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    5

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    lydiaccollins FIRST-TIMER '12

    Course was ok, which considering the venue is a bit disappointing. Bike has some very sharp turns that pose a high risk. Run course has very poorly spaced water stops, … MORE

    Course was ok, which considering the venue is a bit disappointing. Bike has some very sharp turns that pose a high risk. Run course has very poorly spaced water stops, two within a quarter mile of eachother then nothing for three miles.

    DIFFICULTY
    5
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    3
    SWAG
    4

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