COURSE MAP: Swim - Bike - Run
SWIM : The swim course of 3.8 km starts from the wide and central beach of Cervia. It’s a single loop with an Australian exit on the beach after 2.5 km.
BIKE: The bike course of 180 km starts on the promenade of Cervia and curls for two laps along the charming countryside of Romagna. It leads the athletes through the picturesque Natural Park of Salt Pans, where it is possible to appreciate the view of pink flamingos in their natural habitat. The course goes ahead through the pretty streets of Forlimpopoli and continues towards Bertinoro, "the balcony of Romagna". It crosses the vineyards of the famous Sangiovese and follows the so-called street of wine and tastes of Romagna. After passing the hill of Bertinoro, the course descends back to Cervia. The total elevation gain is about 700 m
RUN: The run course of 42 km is four laps of 10 km each; the completely flat course reveals some characteristic views of the touristic Cervia and Milano Marittima. After reaching the port canal, the course leads through the main streets of the nearby Milano Marittima. Continuing, athletes will benefit from the shady area offered by the "pine wood". Then they enter in the heart of Cervia across the square of the historic Salt Warehouse, icon of the city. After crossing the medieval city walls, the view opens on the charming Town Hall Square.
Source: http://eu.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman/emilia-romagna
