Ironman 70.3 Ohio
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IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio : Sandusky, Ohio
IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio takes place on the Lake Erie shoreline in Sandusky, Ohio, a town described as the Best Coastal Small Town in America. The event uses a ferry boat swim start into Lake Erie. The course moves from the lake onto a 56 mile bike course that runs through rural farmland roads in Erie and Sandusky Counties, and finishes with a 13.1 mile run through historic, spectator lined downtown Sandusky. Typical event conditions listed include a high air temperature around 80 °F (27 °C), a low air temperature around 63 °F (17 °C), and an average water temperature around 77 °F (25 °C).
- 1.2-mile swim from a ferry start in Lake Erie
- 56-mile bike on fast flat rural farmland roads
- 13.1-mile run through historic downtown Sandusky
Event materials note that the race offers a family friendly coastal setting and accommodations for a range of budgets. The event has placed highly in post-race athlete surveys, including a number two ranking for Best Race overall, number four for Best Bike, and number five for Most Recommended. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.