Whether you're interested in watching the pros, cheering on a friend or just experiencing the triathlon, the TriHawks Triathlon offers a spectator-friendly course. All three legs of the race can be viewed within walking distance of the swim start, and there will be plenty of room for you and yours at the Event finish and Post Race Party.

The Swim

The swim takes place at Coralville Dam. The start is organized into waves with a maximum of 40 athletes per wave. If you're planning to watch for a particular athlete, it's key to know their wave #, race #, cap color & start time. There's a hilly, grassy area along the lakefront that offers a perfect spot to lay out a blanket & watch as the waves go off.

Transition 1

After exiting the swim, triathletes will follow the Lakefront path to the Transition area. The Transition area is fully fenced & easy to find with hundreds of bikes racked together awaiting their riders.

Bike

After the 1st Transition, triathletes will do an out and back loop as detailed on the Course Description. The bike leg is the toughest to watch. If you're up to the challenge, your best bet is to walk to either the Spill Way or to Cotton Wood Camp Ground.

Transition 2

After completing the bike, athletes enter transition, rack their bikes, put on their running shoes & exit transition on the south end.

Run

Athletes head to the west on trails and roads as detailed in the Course Description. You can easily see a runner twice on the course, on the way out & heading back.

Finish

The finish line is right next to the transition area on the beach. It is a great place to watch your favorite athlete finish (as well as the pros), but the finish zone is the most crowded part of the race. If you want a good spot (close to the finish line) plan to arrive early (before 7:30am). If you don't want to deal with the crowds, just walk along the course south of the finish line until you can find a clear spot.

Other Spectator Tips:

• Tell your athlete where you'll be on the course so they can look for you as well.
• Know the course. Look over the map in advance so you know what to expect on race day.
• Know your athlete's start time & projected times for each leg of the event. This should give you a good idea of when they'll arrive at any point on the course.
• Allow yourself plenty of time to park. Plan to arrive early.
• Be careful along the course. Don't get in the way of athletes & if you need to cross the course, make sure you're in the clear and obey the commands of the police and course marshals.
• Have a meeting spot for after the race.
• Remember your essentials: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses & bottled water.

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