The IRONMAN Muncie 70.3 is a challenging yet scenic triathlon that takes place in the heart of Indiana, nestled amidst the picturesque town of Muncie and the serene Prairie Creek Reservoir.
The swim course begins at Prairie Creek Reservoir and takes athletes along the reservoir for a 1 loop swim.
2 loop bike course starts and finishes at Prairie Creek Reservoir and takes athletes on a scenic route through the rolling hills of East Central Indiana. The course is mostly flat, with a few rolling hills. Athletes will pass through charming towns like Muncie, Yorktown, and Farmland, and they will also have the opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the reservoir, farmlands, and rolling hills.
The run course starts and finishes at Prairie Creek Reservoir and takes athletes on a scenic route along the reservoir and through the historic downtown district of Muncie. The course is mostly flat, with a few rolling. Athletes will pass by the Muncie Civic Center, the Harrison-Crane Historic District, and the Ball State University campus.
In July 2023, Muncie, Indiana, experienced typical summer weather with warm temperatures and varied precipitation.
Throughout the month, the daily high temperatures frequently reached into the upper 20°C to low 30°C (80s°F). For example, on the 1st of July, the temperature peaked at 30°C (86°F), and similar high temperatures were consistent throughout the month. The night time temperatures generally stayed around the mid to high 10s Celsius (60s to low 70s Fahrenheit), providing relatively warmer evenings. For instance, on July 1st, the low was 21.7°C (71°F), and this pattern of warm nights continued throughout the month.
July saw a mixture of clear and rainy days. The beginning of the month, particularly July 1st and 2nd, experienced significant rainfall with 1.65 inches and 0.59 inches of precipitation respectively. However, there were also several days without any significant rainfall, indicating a typical summer pattern of sporadic showers and thunderstorms.
The average water temperature in Prairie Creek Reservoir in July is 29.4°C (85°F).
