It's a fair course. Macon, GA can be HOT that time of year - it was last year.

Lake swim - it was wetsuit last year, but it was hot in the middle of the lake. I ended up wearing a wetsuit and nearly died out there it was so hot. Slight chop heading back to shore.

Bike course - rolling open course. Nothing too terrible, but seemed like constant rollers. I never really found a rythm out there. The roads were not necessarily rough, but make sure your bottles are secure.

Run course - flat for the most part with maybe a small/slight climb or two. Pretty boring as it goes in around a neighborhood and surrounding area.

I really like Jim @ GAMULTISPORTS and they do a great job with this one. There will be about 5 different races going on (Sprint, International, Auqabike, 1/2 and a mini tri), so it can be a bit confusing at times with who is racing what. The venue is kind of in the middle of nowhere in Macon and you'll get a bit lonely out there on the bike/run. Great post race food and beer.

It times well for Florida and if your close by - it's worth placing on your calendar.

Fee free to PM for file on the bike or with questions. I will not race it this year, but maybe again in the future.


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I am planning on doing this race also as my first half. Thought about Augusta 70.3 the week before but would prefer a less crowded venue.

I did it last year, and anticipate going back this year. Good race, low key. Be prepared for cantered roads during the run though. Seemed every inch was tilted left or right.

I have done this race twice. Once wetsuit, once non-wetsuit so be prepared for either.

The bike is not flat, but not hard. I think it is a fair course that will test how well you can pace with a little climbing. I found it easy to ride a good, steady ride. The increased climbing comes on the back half. It is one of my favorite half bike courses, and the fact that it isn't a crowded race gives you an opportunity to ride your own race.

The run has ZERO shade, which everyone has left out. I can't remember if water is every other mile maybe? This race is hot- it has been hot both times I have done it. They will have maybe some sponges or rags for you at the aide stations. It is not a completely flat course as you go downhill, uphill, flat out and back, and then uphill finish.

Finish line has free ART with a great guy, if he is still doing it. It is a really nice race, and one of my favorite half distance races. Enjoy!!!!!

It is a great race. But you should have done it when the race was in June. It was the hottest mofo race in the South!

Yep. I did it in 2011 with temps in the mid 90s. No shade on the run as already mentioned. Brutal.