A Popular Springtime Race Chattanooga, TN lures athletes with its dramatic scenery, idyllic weather and low-key southern charm. This town, known for its abundance of exploration opportunities, is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga offers the perfect training opportunity for those getting ready for the September race, …
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A Popular Springtime Race
Chattanooga, TN lures athletes with its dramatic scenery, idyllic weather and low-key southern charm. This town, known for its abundance of exploration opportunities, is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga offers the perfect training opportunity for those getting ready for the September race, or a chance to race in one of the sport’s most welcoming race sites for those seeking a half-distance race opportunity.
The point-to-point swim in the Tennessee River will start 1 mile upstream of transition. Athletes will enter the water in a rolling start and head upriver for a short distance before making the turn and heading downriver. Spectators will have a great opportunity to watch the swim from the Veterans and Market Street Bridges and the Tennessee Riverwalk. Athletes will exit the water at the beautiful Ross’s Landing Park. The water temperature will be in the low 70’s degrees Fahrenheit.
The bike course takes riders 11 miles south of town before beginning a 34-mile loop in northGeorgia. Athletes can expect incredible views as they parallel Lookout Mountain on this rolling course with great road surfaces. As athletes near the end of the loop, they will get the opportunity to ride through historic Chickamauga. The 56-mile course has approximately 2400feet of climbing.
Athletes will have a chance to see the Scenic City as they complete two loops through downtown Chattanooga, The Tennessee Riverwalk, Veterans Bridge, North Shore, WalnutStreet Bridge and the beautiful Riverfront Parkway. The final stretch will bring down RiverfrontParkway to finish at Ross’s Landing along the Tennessee River. Total elevation gain for the run is around 800 feet.
Swim: RIVER
Bike: ROLLING
Run: ROLLING
Avg Air Temp: 71° F / 22° C
Avg Water Temp: 72° F / 22° C
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wonderful experience, great location
Many hotels, easy walk to start, downriver swim, mostly flat. All logistics were well organized and the temps were perfect. Great to sit by the river at the end and … MORE
Many hotels, easy walk to start, downriver swim, mostly flat. All logistics were well organized and the temps were perfect. Great to sit by the river at the end and think about what we all did.
Rolling Hills and nice scenery
As always the volunteers are very supportive both before and after the race, there is plenty of water stops on the bike and run course, plenty of rest rooms on … MORE
As always the volunteers are very supportive both before and after the race, there is plenty of water stops on the bike and run course, plenty of rest rooms on both routes, the finisher food is super great, its just a very nice time . Rolling hills on the bike brings much lovely scenery, and also running aloneside the Tennessee river and across some nice bridges.
Super Great Race
The Ironman Bike course is rolling hills. There is one difficulty hill and the name is Andrews, it's around the 35-mile ride. The Course is very beautiful and the scenery … MORE
The Ironman Bike course is rolling hills. There is one difficulty hill and the name is Andrews, it’s around the 35-mile ride. The Course is very beautiful and the scenery is so nice. Ironman has plenty of water stops and great volunteer support.