Saturday, June 3:
Ironman 70.3 Hawai`i.  Nicknamed Honu, in honor of the Hawaiian green sea turtle, The Ironman 70.3 Hawai`i starts with an open-ocean swim and follows with a challenging course along the northern half of the Ironman World Championship bike course. The hot and sunny run starts and finishes at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawai`i, and winds its way through the Mauna Lani Resort over modern golf greens, past ancient petroglyph fields and fishponds, and the historic Ala Loa Foot trail. There is a post-race lawn party at The Fairmont Orchid. The Fairmont Orchid, 1 North Kaniku Dr., Kohala Coast.  For information visit http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/hawaii.aspx.