HALF-DISTANCE TRIATHLON WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS Swim Course Location: Connecticut River Start: North Riverfront Park Finish: Riverfront Park, 1.2 miles south Average Water Temperature: 67° F (19° C) Bike Course Distance: 56 miles Terrain: Hilly with fewer turns and better pavement quality Route: From urban settings to the rural New England countryside, showcasing farmland with mild climbs and descents Run Course Distance: 13.1 miles Route: Through charming Forest Park and back, with ...