IRONMAN Finland Kuopio-Tahko

Athletes racing in IRONMAN Finland Kuopio-Tahko will face a single-loop 3,8 km (2.4-mile) swim in the Tahko Bay of Lake Syväri which will also be conveniently located near the finish line area, great for spectators. With a typical water temperature of 17 to 20 degrees Celsius (63 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit) athletes will most likely experience a wetsuit optional swim. 
 
 The two-loop 180,2 km (112-mile) bike course takes athletes through the surroundings of Tahko. The rolling bike course includes a total climb of 1100 meters (3,608 feet) and is nestled between the forests and fields of the Middle Finland landscape. The two loops of 85 km (53 miles) are connected to a 5 km (3.1 mile) segment connecting transition to the bike course. 
 
 The four-loop 42,2 km (26.2 miles) run course is extremely spectator friendly and allows fans, friends and family to get up close to their athletes. Course conditions will be approximately 60 percent asphalt and 40 percent firm gravel.