For the first time, the Ironman Triathlon will be taking place in Alaska in August of 2022. The capital city of Juneau will host the event.
The 2.4 mile swim will take place in Auke Lake, followed by a 112 mile bike ride, and finishing up with the 26.2 mile marathon.
Juneau does not have a road that is 112 miles long, but a course around Auke Bay has been planned by Ironman officials. The marathon will take place in the Mendenhall Valley.
The race often attracts 1500 athletes, along with their families and friends. Juneau is pretty excited about the event, and it’s a beautiful location to hold a triathlon.
Registration opens on August 16, 2021.
August 12th, 2021 at 4:39 AM
Wow! What is the water temperature at that time of year?
August 12th, 2021 at 7:01 PM
About 58F
August 13th, 2021 at 4:15 AM
That’s going to be a *brutal* water section for the Ironman.
August 13th, 2021 at 7:43 PM
A bit chilly