Ironman 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities
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IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities
IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities is a half-distance triathlon held in Richland, Washington. The course uses the Columbia River for a current-assisted, downriver swim and runs through Washington wine country for the bike and run segments. The venue is described as centralized with straightforward race logistics.
The race route includes:
- 1.2-mile downriver swim in the Columbia River
- 56-mile rolling bike through orchards and vineyards
- 13.1-mile flat run on parks and paved riverfront trails, finishing at Columbia Point Park
Regional details in the event information note more than 200 wineries within 50 miles, the confluence of the Snake, Yakima, and Columbia Rivers, and over 300 days of sunshine. Typical event conditions listed include an average water temperature near 70°F (21°C) and air temperatures from about 50°F to 78°F (10°C to 25°C).
The event is located within driving distance of Spokane, Seattle, and Portland. In event recognition, the race placed third Most Recommended in North America and second for Swim in the IRONMAN 70.3 Athletes' Choice Awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
