Race in the Land of a Thousand HillsKnown for its stunning scenery and warm, friendly people – Rwanda offers a unique experience in one of the most impressive countries in the world. Rwanda has incredible biodiversity, including wildlife living amongst volcanoes, mountainous rainforests, magnificent gorillas, and scenic plains. Experience this …
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Race in the Land of a Thousand Hills
Known for its stunning scenery and warm, friendly people – Rwanda offers a unique experience in one of the most impressive countries in the world. Rwanda has incredible biodiversity, including wildlife living amongst volcanoes, mountainous rainforests, magnificent gorillas, and scenic plains. Experience this astounding country!
Swim
The one-lap swim course of 1.9km starts from the small harbour pier adjacent to the Gisenyi beach in Lake Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes. Lake Kivu is just south of the equator and lies at an altitude of 1463 meters above sea level. The average water temperature of 24°C, which is below the permissible wetsuit use for age group athletes.
Bike
The four-lap bike course takes athletes through rural Rwandan villages along the spectacular shoreline of Lake Kivu. The great views and enthusiastic spectators are both great features of this rolling bike course. Elevation gained over the bike course is 1554m.
Run
The three-lap run course of 21.1km incorporates the shoreline of Lake Kivu and suburban Gisenyi. Many spectators line the half marathon run course to cheer athletes all the way to the finish line, which in its own right is one of the many treasured features of IRONMAN 70.3 Rwanda! Elevation gained over the run course is 180m.
Swim: LAKE
Bike: ROLLING
Run: HILLY
Avg Air Temp: 79° F / 26° C
Avg Water Temp: 76° F / 24° C
Airport: KGL
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