Kickoff on Island Time Kick off the season and experience the best of both worlds – blending a PR chaser’s dream course with a Texas beachside paradise at IRONMAN 70.3 Texas. In Galveston Island, known as the “Playground of the South”, you will find unforgettable experiences from famous local beaches, iconic …
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Kickoff on Island Time
Kick off the season and experience the best of both worlds – blending a PR chaser’s dream course with a Texas beachside paradise at IRONMAN 70.3 Texas. In Galveston Island, known as the “Playground of the South”, you will find unforgettable experiences from famous local beaches, iconic Moody Gardens, Pleasure Pier, and more – all tucked within the quaint Gulf Coast barrier island. Spend your weekend on island time, as everything is centered around Moody Gardens, with all amenities and race weekend activities within arm’s reach.
The swim is a 1.2-mile saltwater swim in protected Offats Bayou. The swim will begin at Moody Gardens’ beautiful white sand Palm Beach, and finish next to the majestic Colonel Paddlewheel boat. Average water temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
The flat, yet windy one loop, out-and-back course runs along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Athletes head out of Moody Gardens and bike along the Seawall and hug the Texas coastline, heading south to the end of Galveston Island. Next, athletes will cross over the San Luis Pass onto the mainland, through undeveloped coastline, before turning around and returning to Moody Gardens.
The 3-loop run course takes athletes through Moody Gardens, along Offats Bayou and Palm Beach, before finishing near the blue Aquarium Pyramid surrounded by hundreds of spectators.
Swim: BAY
Bike: FLAT
Run: FLAT
Avg Air Temp: 70° F / 21° C
Avg Water Temp: 71° F / 22° C
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Hold on! Gonna be Windy
This race is always a toss up. In 2021 it was super windy. Felt great biking out, however when you turned back to head to start the run... it was … MORE
This race is always a toss up. In 2021 it was super windy. Felt great biking out, however when you turned back to head to start the run… it was insane wind.
Great race for first timers
I've done this race in prior years but still find it to be a fun and challenging course. The swim is normally wetsuit legal but can be choppy at times. … MORE
I’ve done this race in prior years but still find it to be a fun and challenging course. The swim is normally wetsuit legal but can be choppy at times. The bike is very windy but a nice flat out and back. The run is hot! It’s Texas! The great thing is this is an easy spectator friendly course. I would do this race again.
Start Your Tri Season off!
I've done this 70.3 several years in a row and always learn something new. Some years the swim is choppy. Some years its like glass. Some years the wind on … MORE
I’ve done this 70.3 several years in a row and always learn something new. Some years the swim is choppy. Some years its like glass. Some years the wind on the bike is crazy but there is always wind on the bike! The is hot and tough but since it’s close to home most of my team is either racing or there cheering! This makes this race fun and one I’ll do again. If its your first 70.3 I would highly recommend it. The course is flat!