As someone living in the midwest its a struggle to find 70.3 that isnt a 7+ hour drive. Super happy to have Memphis as an option now. City is great … MORE
As someone living in the midwest its a struggle to find 70.3 that isnt a 7+ hour drive. Super happy to have Memphis as an option now. City is great for a weekend getaway. Great BBQ and plenty to do.
Ironman races are usually well organized so no compliants there.
The swim, transition, and run are all within Shelby Park. Swim is a small lake so expect it to be murky. I loved the run bc its two loops in the park so lots of crowd support. It allowed me see my family like 3 times on the run. Part of the run is tree covered and part in the sun. Maybe 1 hill but mostly flat. Its an October race so expect humidity.
Bike was fine, nothing special. Majority of the bike course is quiet as you ride out to more rural/less dense area.
Only peeve of this race is bc its in the park is hard for your family/spectators to leave. I wish they would have food trucks or something there for the race.
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Great for a 70.3 in the Midwest
As someone living in the midwest its a struggle to find 70.3 that isnt a 7+ hour drive. Super happy to have Memphis as an option now. City is great … MORE
As someone living in the midwest its a struggle to find 70.3 that isnt a 7+ hour drive. Super happy to have Memphis as an option now. City is great for a weekend getaway. Great BBQ and plenty to do.
Ironman races are usually well organized so no compliants there.
The swim, transition, and run are all within Shelby Park. Swim is a small lake so expect it to be murky. I loved the run bc its two loops in the park so lots of crowd support. It allowed me see my family like 3 times on the run. Part of the run is tree covered and part in the sun. Maybe 1 hill but mostly flat. Its an October race so expect humidity.
Bike was fine, nothing special. Majority of the bike course is quiet as you ride out to more rural/less dense area.
Only peeve of this race is bc its in the park is hard for your family/spectators to leave. I wish they would have food trucks or something there for the race.