COURSE
Ironman 70.3 Mooseman is a Long distance triathlon consisting of:
1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run.
* NOTE: Course details subject to change for reasons of safety and distance accuracy.
SWIM - 1.2 Miles
1.2-mile fresh water lake swim in pristine Newfound Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in the world.
Average water temperature is 62 degrees F.
WETSUITS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
BIKE - 56 Miles
56 mile spectacular, scenic two-loop course on the shores of Newfound Lake .
The course is mostly on classic New England back roads with rolling hills and limited traffic.
Start out hugging the Newfound Lake shoreline, then head off to the green pastures and winding back roads of Alexandria, Hebron, Groton, Rumney, Plymouth, Bristol and Bridgewater. Pass beautiful farm houses, scenic vistas, quaint village greens and rolling farmland.
There are several challenging hills ranging from 4% to 16% grade.
Course is not closed to traffic. There will be 5 aid stations with bottle hand ups approximately every 10 miles.
RUN - 13.1 Miles
13.1 mile Run is a scenic double out and back course along the shores of Newfound Lake with rolling hills, passing by the majestic Granite Ledges.
There will be aid stations every mile stocked with Gatorade Endurance,Water, Power Bars, PowerGels, and defizzed cola.