HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON HAWAII - KOHALA COAST - Starting at Pauoa Bay on the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii Hotel grounds, the 1.2-mile swim takes athletes through the Pacific Ocean's clear waters with an average temperature of 75°F (24°C) as the sun rises. The bike 56-mile bike course, part of the IRONMAN World Championship route, leads athletes along the Kohala Coast to Hawi, featuring rolling hills and lava fields with stunning 360-degree island views. The bike segment ends back at the ...