This is a big deal!
1700 Athletes will be here to attempt the course.
Only 30 will qualify for the big race in Hawaii.
2.4 miles swim; 112 miles on bicycle; 26 miles running.
Yes, they do this in one day.
http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/maryland.aspx#axzz3DiTelkv0
The maps for the course would not copy so here are the links.
IronMan Course maps
Swim
Swim Start and Transition will be located in Great Marsh Park. Athletes will begin their day with a 2 loop 2.4 mile swim in the Choptank River.
Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/maryland/athletes/course.aspx#ixzz3DiYxOnUK
Bike
The 112 mile 2 loop bike course is flat and fast; with a potential for wind. The course utilizes a majority of the IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman course working its way through Dorchester County and into the rural Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/maryland/athletes/course.aspx#ixzz3DiZBl43N
Run
The 26.2 mile 3 loop flat course will utilize a large portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman run course. Athletes will run through downtown Cambridge and will finish their day at the historic Long Wharf.
Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman/maryland/athletes/course.aspx#ixzz3DiZgWeWw
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