The Full Distance Triathlon in Maryland features a 2.4-mile swim in the brackish tidal waters of the Choptank River, with slight currents to navigate. The swim course ends at the historic Long Wharf with a view of the Chesapeake Bay Lighthouse, with an average water temperature of 72°F (22°C). The 112-mile bike course is non-technical, consisting of two laps through rural Dorchester County and the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, offering flat terrain with minimal elevation gain. Though ...