The Ironman North Carolina 70.3 begins with a point-to-point swim in Wrightsville Beach. This segment takes place in a picturesque setting, with the clear waters offering a refreshing start to the race.
The bike course starts and finishes at the Wilmington Convention Center and takes athletes through scenic countryside in New Hanover and Brunswick Counties. The course is mostly flat, with a few rolling hills.
The run course of Ironman North Carolina starts and finishes in downtown Wilmington and takes athletes through a variety of historic neighbourhoods, including Historic Downtown, Five Points, and the Riverwalk.
In Wilmington, North Carolina, the weather during October 2023 was typical of a pleasant autumn. The average high temperature was around 23.4°C (74.1°F), creating warm and comfortable days, while the average low dipped to 15.8°C (60.4°F), leading to cooler evenings. The city experienced a moderate level of precipitation with 11.6 days of rain throughout the month and a total rainfall of approximately 67 mm (2.64 inches).
The average ocean temperature was quite inviting at around 24.4°C (75.9°F).
