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. If hot temperatures do make an appearance, the Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark is a popular option.
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."
The 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Texas will offer 30 qualifying slots to the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.
MALE PRO:
1 Kienle Sebastian DEU (Germany)
3 Starykowicz Andrew USA (United States of America)
4 Russell Matthew USA (United States of America)
5 Weiss Michael AUT (Austria)
6 Wurtele Trevor CAN (Canada)
7 Matthews Paul AUS (Australia)
8 Major Jozsef HUN (Hungary)
9 Kanute Ben USA (United States of America)
10 Daerr Justin USA (United States of America)
11 Reid Taylor CAN (Canada)
12 Beals Cody CAN (Canada)
13 Bach Elliot USA (United States of America)
14 Hanson Matt USA (United States of America)
15 Tutukin Ivan RUS (Russian Federation)
16 Williams Brad USA (United States of America)
17 Arden Josh USA (United States of America)
19 Bittner Per DEU (Germany)
20 Blais Pierre‐Luc CAN (Canada)
21 Bradley Scott USA (United States of America)
22 Brady Patrick USA (United States of America)
23 Breuer David DEU (Germany)
24 Chalfant Rob USA (United States of America)
25 Chase Nicholas USA (United States of America)
26 Delsaut Trevor FRA (France)
27 Doree Guillaume FRA (France)
28 Duelsen Marc DEU (Germany)
29 Duncan Robert USA (United States of America)
30 Ems Tyler USA (United States of America)
31 Giglmayr Andreas AUT (Austria)
32 Hipple Tripp USA (United States of America)
33 Joliecoeur Desroches Antoine CAN (Canada)
34 Keily Andrew USA (United States of America)
35 Lopes Andre BRA (Brazil)
36 Lutz Chris USA (United States of America)
37 Melo Breno USA (United States of America)
38 Modic Matic SVN (Slovenia)
39 Ryan Kevin USA (United States of America)
40 Saez Nicolas CHL (Chile)
41 Sapunov Daniil UKR (Ukraine)
42 Schroeder Chris USA (United States of America)
43 Stevenson Paul USA (United States of America)
44 Tejada Raul GTM (Guatemala)
45 Zawaski Steven USA (United States of America)
46 Aguayo Muñoz Emilio ESP (Spain)
47 Holmes Sam USA (United States of America)
FEMALE PRO:
51 Morrison Kimberley GBR (United Kingdom)
52 Carfrae Mirinda AUS (Australia)
53 Hauschildt Melissa AUS (Australia)
55 Wurtele Heather CAN (Canada)
56 Corbin Linsey USA (United States of America)
57 Naeth Angela CAN (Canada)
58 Lidbury Emma‐Kate GBR (United Kingdom)
59 Chura Haley USA (United States of America)
61 Bachelder St‐Pierre Pamela‐Ann CAN (Canada)
62 Robertson Jodie USA (United States of America)
63 Basso Anne FRA (France)
64 Becharas Lisa USA (United States of America)
65 Benner Holly USA (United States of America)
66 Brown Christen USA (United States of America)
67 Cargiulo Katy USA (United States of America)
68 Casey Terry USA (United States of America)
69 Delisle Laurence USA (United States of America)
70 Dingman Danielle USA (United States of America)
71 Higgins Brittany USA (United States of America)
72 Jahn Kirsty CAN (Canada)
73 Kenney Jennifer USA (United States of America)
74 Mathews Laura USA (United States of America)
75 Olson Rachel USA (United States of America)
76 Pomeroy Robin USA (United States of America)
77 Rouleau Isabelle CAN (Canada)
78 Sanjana Frankie GBR (United Kingdom)
79 Snyder Sierra USA (United States of America)
80 Van Der Merwe Natasha USA (United States of America)
81 Wendorff Amanda USA (United States of America)