A 1.2 mile back bay saltwater swim, expect some chop, a 56 mile out-and-back fast and flat bike course along the scenic Texas Gulf Coast with winds, that won’t always be at your back, and cap it off with a 13.1 mile run through Galveston’s iconic Moody Gardens before finishing near the Aquarium Pyramid. All while taking in the picturesque moments of this charming Texas beachside destination surrounded by hundreds of spectators. ​