Course Maps
Swim Course
The first wave of athletes will start their swim at 7:00 am 1/4 mile swim total.
Swim from Fred Howard Beach 1/8 mile out into the Gulf of Mexico and 1/8 mile back.
Depth is dependent on tide, weather and wind.
The shore has a gentle slope, and depth will be no more than 6 ft at high tide. Athletes enter the water based on the wave category you are placed in. Waves will be announced at packet pick up as all athletes should be on the island by 6:15 am.
Lifeguards will be on duty in kayaks to oversee swimmers, however, you should not be participating in this event if you do not feel confident that you can complete the set distance in an open water setting with multiple swimmers around you.
Run Course
Start at Fred Howard Park beach, run along the causeway into park. Route follows park roads (shaded and flat), and returns via the causeway to the race finish at the beach. There will be water stations at the 1 mile and 2 mile marks. The course is paved, mostly shaded and flat.
Bike Course
The course begins at Fred Howard Park beach and proceeds along the main road out of the park, looping around picturesque bayous before returning to Fred Howard Park concluding at the beach.
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With numerous turns along the route, bikers should exercise caution, especially if the road is wet. ​Be mindful of gutters and grates.
Traffic will be managed by police, and volunteers will be present throughout the course.
