This early spring race is characterized by humid, windy conditions, though at this time of year, the scorching Texas heat is less of a factor. The surrounding area offers attractions for families, including the famous Moody Gardens with its pink, blue, and white glass pyramids housing a 10-story rainforest, and one of the world’s largest aquariums. If hot temperatures do make an appearance, the Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is a popular option. Stay an extra day and walk along the The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, explore one of the many museums, take a fishing trip, or peruse the shops along the Strand historic district.
Athletes begin their day with a 1.2-mile, one-loop saltwater swim in Offats Bayou, staged at Moody Gardens' Palm Beach Hotel. The 56-mile bike course takes cyclists on a one-loop ride along the Texas Gulf Coast, known for its gusty winds. The 13.1-mile, three-loop run is fast and flat, taking athletes through Moody Gardens and along Offats Bayou. The finish is next to the majestic Colonel Paddlewheel Boat. "The course is pretty forgiving and makes the perfect early season race," says race director Scott Langen. "Many use it as a barometer to gauge their fitness leading into IRONMAN Texas."
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas is also a Regional IRONMAN TriClub Championship race. In addition to "members only" special on-site events, athletes who are a members of a TriClub or Team earn bonus points for their club towards the prestigious IRONMAN TriClub Annual Podium Award. Email triclub@ironman.com for additional information.
This race offers 30 age group qualifying slots for the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
Professionals compete for P-500 points and $30,000 prize purse.
Pro men
1.Richie Cunningham AUS
2.Andy Potts USA
3.Greg Bennett AUS
4.Lionel Sanders CAN
6.David Kahn USA
7.Matthew Russell USA
8.Pedro Gomes PRT
10.Balazs Csoke HUN
11.Diederik Scheltinga NLD
12.Evert Scheltinga NLD
13.Steven Zawaski USA
14.Dantley Young USA
15.Brad Williams USA
16.Robert Wade IRL
18.Victor Arroyo Bugallo ESP
19.Chris Baird USA
20.Cody Beals CAN
21.Raul Tejada GTM
22.Reilly Smith USA
23.Joe Skipper GBR
25.Barrett Brandon USA
26.Brooks Cowan USA
27.Patrick Schuster USA
28.Levente-Botond Racz HUN
29.Sergio Quezada Ruiz MEX
30.Jeff Manson CAN
31.Mikolaj Luft POL
32.Matthew Curbeau USA
33.David Giardini ITA
34.Dylan Gleeson CAN
35.James Lubinski USA
36.Eric Limkemann USA
37.Peter Kotland CZE
38.Keith Kotar USA
39.Chad Holderbaum USA
Pro women
45.Emma-Kate Lidbury GBR
46.Helle Frederiksen DNK
47.Rebekah Keat AUS
48.Sarah Piampiano USA
49.Kelly Williamson USA
50.Angela Naeth CAN
51.Sara Gross CAN
52.Lauren Barnett USA
53.Lauren Brandon USA
54.Lauren Goss USA
56.Beth Shutt USA
57.Maggie Rusch USA
58.Tami Ritchie USA
59.Palmira Alvarez MEX
60.Kaitlin Anelauskas USA
61.Brianna Baird USA
63.Sarah Cameto USA
64.Carly Johann USA
65.Kathy Rakel USA
66.Rebecca Preston AUS
67.Jessica Meyers USA
68.Amelia McCracken USA
69.Sarah Graves USA
70.Alice Hector GBR
71.Bailey Hinz USA
72.Christina Jackson USA
73.Leslie LaMacchia USA
74.Kate Bruck USA