Ironman Florida

November 6, 2010
Panama City Beach, Florida

Ironman Florida is known for its speedy course. Both the Bike and Run course are extremely flat and offer athletes a great opportunity for personal records. But this speed also comes at a price because Ironman Florida is at the end of the season in November, athletes no longer gain the benefit of day light savings and many finish in the dark.

• official site
• 2007 Ironman Florida athlete guide pdf
• Registration: Sold Out

2008 Pro Winners

Swim: 2.4 miles

The 2 loop rectangle swim course starts on the sandy the beach behind the Boardwalk Beach Resort. Athletes will exit the water and run around a marker on the beach before re-entering the lake for the second loop. The swim course follows a counter clock wise direction so make sure you feel comfortable breathing with your left.

• average water temperature on race day is 68-72F
• salt ocean water
• beach start
• counter clock wise swim direction

Bike: 112 miles

The Ironman Florida bike course is a 1 loop course, extremely flat with the only climb taking you to 178 feet.

Aid Stations: approximately every 10 miles, serving:

• Gatorade Endurance Formula (orange)
• Water
• PowerBar Gels
• PowerBars
• Oranges
• Bananas

Ironman Florida Run Course: 26.2 miles

2 loop run course. Known as the flattest run course in the Ironman series, get ready for a Marathon PR.

Aid Stations: located approximately every mile and
can be accessed in each direction, serving:

• Gatorade Endurance Formula (lemon-lime)
• Water
• Cola
• PowerBar Gel
• Pretzels
• Chicken Soup Broth (Fulls only, after dark)
• Oranges
• Bananas
• PowerBar

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