ABOUT THIS RACE:
Race Starting Location:
The Little Bay, Kenting
The Ironman 70.3 Kenting is a Triathlon race in Kenting, consisting of a Half Ironman.
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Racing in the Southernmost Point of Taiwan! Located in the most southern part of Taiwan, Kenting is richly endowed by nature, offering a beautiful coastline with white sandy beaches, all kinds of outdoor activities, and a warm climate throughout the year.
Prepare yourself for this passionate and unique racing destination!
Swim
1.9km Swim
Your 1.9KM swim takes place in the crystal clear waters of the Little Bay in Kenting, and athletes will be released in a rolling start format.
The course runs in a aM shape' direction (from left to right). Athletes will exit the water up the culvert to Howard Beach Resort, passing through the wash area, hallway and stairs into transition area.
90km Bike
On the bike course, athletes are able to enjoy the boundless sea views of Southern Taiwan coastline and local sceneries of Pingtung. Cyclists will exit the transition area from Howard Beach Resort, head right onto the Provincial Highway 26 along the coast. To avoid gridlock on Kenting Street, you will need to turn left into Dawan Road for about 1 KM and return to Provincial Highway 26 again. After passing Nanwan and the Third Nuclear Power Plant, athletes have to turn left at Nanguang Road and then turn left again to go onto Pingtung 153 Road. Riding onto the Pingtung 153 Road, athletes will pass several famous Pingtung attractions such as Baisha, Houwan, and National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium. Athlete will continue along Checheng Coastal Scenic Highway where you will be able to enjoy the view of the spacious Guishan Bridge and Fu'an Bridge. After turning left onto Provincial Highway 26 and riding about 10KM forward, it means that athletes complete the half of the bike course. Athletes can enjoy the gorgeous view again from another angle on the way back and follow the same route back to transition. Aid stations located at 26KM, 45.6KM, 58.2KM and 74.5KM.
21.1km Run
After exiting transition area, athletes will begin the one-loop course that heads out on Provincial Highway 26, into Heping Lane, Gongyuan Road and then, you will gradually climb to Sheding Natural Park about 4KM. Once you pass across Longzipu Grassland and turn right from the famous attraction Fengchuisha, athletes will be offered an amazing view of the southern tip of Taiwan while running along different grasslands and unpaved section past local accommodations.
During katabatic wind season in Kenting, athletes should be prepared for racing in strong winds. Once you have completed the 21.1km course you will enter the finish line in Howard Beach Resort.
*Disposable paper cups will not be provided at aid stations in this event. Remember to bring a reusable cup.