There have been lots of rumors this week, about a new 70.3 race coming to Pennsylvania.  The event will be run by Ironman.

The blurred out promotional photograph that I have seen, shows a picture of Pittsburgh.  This however is quite misleading, because it is believed the race will be held in State College, home of Pennsylvania State University.

I believe that Ironman will announce this new 70.3 race tomorrow.  It will be a split transition race, with the swim occurring in a State Park and the run happening around the university campus.

It is likely to be a tough race.  The swim will probably not be wetsuit legal, as the race will happen in July. The bike is sure to be hilly and even if the run is relatively flat, it will probably be hot.

The favored date for the race is believed to be July 2nd, so if you do end up doing the race, it will impact your July 4th plans.

As a new race, I am sure there will be a lot of interest.  It remains to be seen however, if it stays popular after year one.