Ironman 70.3 Omaha
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IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha
The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha takes place in Nebraska, offering athletes a course through the Heartland. The event features a transition from urban settings to natural landscapes, with high air temperatures typically around 27 °C (81 °F) and low temperatures around 17 °C (63 °F).
The race consists of the following disciplines:
- Swim: A 1.9 km swim in the waters of Lake Cunningham, a location usually closed to swimmers and opened specifically for this event.
- Bike: A course through farmland featuring flat to rolling terrain.
- Run: A course on rolling terrain that includes a crossing of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, where participants travel into Iowa and back into Nebraska.
Omaha is home to the College World Series and features a variety of urban trails and riverfront parks. The event serves as a qualifier for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. The location provides big-city access while maintaining a smaller city atmosphere, centrally located for travel from various Midwest hubs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
