Escape to Maine This New England adventure, a sought-after mid-season gem, is renowned for its epic course and the unwavering support of the Kennebec community. The swift swim down the Kennebec River, crowned the fastest IRONMAN 70.3 swim course globally in 2023, serves as the perfect warm-up for the challenging 56-mile …
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Escape to Maine
This New England adventure, a sought-after mid-season gem, is renowned for its epic course and the unwavering support of the Kennebec community. The swift swim down the Kennebec River, crowned the fastest IRONMAN 70.3 swim course globally in 2023, serves as the perfect warm-up for the challenging 56-mile bike ride and rolling 13.1-mile run ahead.
Swim
Awarded 3rd Best Swim, North America Region, this point-to-point swim also claimed the title of the fastest 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 swim worldwide. The Kennebec River will swiftly propel athletes downstream, ensuring they conserve energy for the challenges ahead!
Bike
The bike course winds perfectly through the gorgeous Kennebec River Valley. Covering 56 miles of scenic terrain, cyclists will encounter climbs and smooth descents as they journey south along the Kennebec River, passing through charming rural Maine towns!
Run
This single-loop run features a blend of rolling hills and flat stretches, offering shaded sections alongside the Kennebec River. Athletes will enjoy incredible community support as they travel through the historic towns of Hallowell and Augusta, culminating in an epic finish against the backdrop of the State Capitol building.
Swim: RIVER
Bike: HILLY
Run: ROLLING
High Air Temp: 84 °F / 29 °C
Low Air Temp: 63 °F / 17 °C
Avg Water Temp: 75 °F / 24 °C
Airport: PWM
LESS
Fun race, but more hills than expected
This is a well organized race, and with a great group of volunteers. The swim start ~1 mile from transition, so you need some extra time in the morning, in … MORE
This is a well organized race, and with a great group of volunteers. The swim start ~1 mile from transition, so you need some extra time in the morning, in case you like to do some warmups before you put your swimsuit. The swim is downriver, but this year the current was not that strong as it happened the year before. After you come out from the water, you have a short run uphill to transition. The bike course is hilly/rolling hills, going through nice neighborhoods and along the river in some sections. Save some energy for the end, where you’ll have the bigger hills. The run was mostly on a very shaded rolling hills trail. Stay hydrated and well fueled all the time (especially the ad station in Mile 12), as it can get very hot in some sections, but also to storage some energy for the final hills at the end.