Below I've collected a short list of races that I want to complete at some point in my athletic career. They are 8 of the coolest, hardest races on the planet.
Location: Eilat, Israel
Description: The swim takes place in the placid waters of the Red Sea. The bike is definitely the most challenging and unique aspect of the Israman. It begins with a steep 15 kilometer climb from Eilat into the mountains, going from sea level to 700 meters above sea level. The remainder of the ride takes place in the rolling hills of the mountains that overlook Eilat and the Arava valley, a region known for heavy gusts of winds that can reach up to 60 kilometers per hour, though the average is 35-40 kilometers per hour. The run begins on the top of the mountain and descends down to Eilat. The first 15 kilometers are a steep downhill, a run that can be tough on the quads but can also produce extremely fast times. Don't forget to look up while running, to catch the incredible views of the Red Sea and the Eilat harbor. Once in Eilat, the course is flat. After 18 kilometers the two races reach meridian roundabout split.
Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
Description: Endurance upstream River Thames swimming event, held over the Henley Royal Regatta course, very early on the Sunday morning before the Wednesday start of the Henley Royal Regatta
Location: San Franciso, CA
Description: a 1.5 mile swim through frigid waters from Alcatraz Island to shore, a grueling 18-mile bike race, and a demanding 8 mile run through the rugged trails of Golden Gate Recreation Area.
Location: New York, New York
Description: 28.5 Mile swim around Manhattan As a solo swimmer or as a member of a 2, 4, or 6 person relay team.
Location: Key West, FL
Description: 12.5 mile swim clockwise around the island of Key West.
Location: Lake Mills, WI
Description: Continuous loop short course road triathlons with a 0.24 mile swim, 11.2 mile bike and 2.6 mile run. Athlete’s compete to cover the most number of laps in 8 hours or 24 hours in the swim - bike - run or bike - run format.
Location: China
Description: The first section which covers approximately 9 kilometres takes the runners up to, across and down the Great Wall of China.
Location: New Paltz, NY
Description: 8 Stages: Bike: 30 miles | Run 4.5mi to Awosting | Swim: 1.1mi Awosting |
Run 5.5mi to Minnewaska | Swim .5mi Minnewaska | Run 8mi to Mohonk | Swim .5mi
Mohonk | Climb .7 mi to Albert K. Smiley Memorial Tower
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