The Ironman Augusta 70.3 course is a challenging but rewarding race that takes participants through some of the most beautiful scenery in the South.
The swim leg of begins in the Savannah River, just near the James Brown Landing. The river is typically calm and clean. The swim course point-to-point course.
The bike leg of the race takes riders through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, offering stunning views of the city and surrounding countryside. There are a few challenging hills to conquer, but the overall course is rolling and moderately hilly.
2 loop run leg takes participants through some of the most beautiful neighbourhoods in the city. The course starts and finishes at Riverwalk Augusta, on the banks of the Savannah River. The course is mostly flat, with a few challenging hills to conquer.
In September 2023, Augusta, Georgia, experienced a range of weather conditions typical for the onset of autumn. The month’s weather was characterized by warm temperatures and variable precipitation. The average high temperature in September was approximately 30°C (86°F), while the average low was around 19.8°C (67.6°F). The average temperature for the month was around 23.6°C (74.5°F). The average relative humidity was around 69%, with an average humidity of 76%.
September is typically one of the drier months in Augusta, with an average rainfall of about 42 mm (1.65 inches), though Weather Spark reports a slightly higher average sliding 31-day rainfall of around 79 mm (3.1 inches).
The water temperature in the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia, in September generally ranges from around 21°C (mid-70s°F) to 26°C (low 80s°F).
