Athletes will traverse a point-to-point 1.2-mile swim along Lake Michigan's North Beach, where the water is open for practice during the season, weather permitting. Water temperature is typically below 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
The bike is an exciting, mostly rolling, 56-mile course through the countryside of Racine County. There are a handful of steeper climbs, however, to keep athletes honest.
The 13.1-mile, double out-and-back run course features a tour of the Racine Zoo and the beautiful Lake Michigan coastline as athletes make their way toward the Racine Lighthouse to the turnaround at Shoop Park. The course is very flat and fast.
The 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 Racine will offer 30 qualifying slots to the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.
Professionals compete for P-750 points and $50,000 prize purse.
MALE PRO:
1 Chrabot Matt (United States of America)
2 Reed Tim (Australia)
3 Starykowicz Andrew (United States of America)
4 Gambles Joe (Australia)
5 Hanson Matt (United States of America)
6 Appleton Sam (Australia)
7 Tollakson TJ (United States of America)
9 Raelert Andreas (Germany)
10 Montgomery Jake (Australia)
11 Rhodes Bryan (New Zealand)
13 Wade Robbie (Ireland)
14 Zawaski Steven (United States of America)
15 Bach Elliot (United States of America)
16 Becker Blake (United States of America)
17 Brady Patrick (United States of America)
18 Dominguez Ivan (United States of America)
19 Franklin Matt (New Zealand)
20 Gerlach Thomas (United States of America)
21 Harris Daniel (United States of America)
22 Jefferson Sean (United States of America)
23 Keily Andrew (United States of America)
24 Kidwell Derek (United States of America)
25 McKenna Steven (Australia)
27 Ryan Kevin (United States of America)
28 Stock Christopher (United States of America)
FEMALE PRO:
35 Piampiano Sarah (United States of America)
36 Lawrence Holly (United Kingdom)
39 Hering Jackie (United States of America)
41 Robertson Jodie (United States of America)
45 Benner Holly (United States of America)
46 Berry Desiree (United States of America)
48 Casey Terry (United States of America)
49 Doehla Alissa (United States of America)
50 Lendway Heather (United States of America)
51 Smith Sierra (United States of America)
52 Thoes Svenja (Germany)
53 Walker Nicole (Canada)