Southwest Michigan's Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor area is known for its beaches, wineries and fruit orchards, and family-friendly vibe. There's plenty to do, whether you're 5 or 55. For kids, there's The Carousel, a hands-on children's museum, and for the older set, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. From kayaking, to lounging on the beach, to taking in some art and good food in the quaint and artistic downtown, Benton Harbor is the perfect low-stress locale to spend a race weekend.
The 1.2-mile swim in the clear refreshing waters of Lake Michigan, begins on the beach. The bike course winds through rolling wine country and orchards, and the shaded run is lined with enthusiastic volunteers. Athletes finish on the beach, where families can hang out and play until athletes finish the race.
The 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Steelhead will offer 30 qualifying slots to the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France.
Professionals compete for $50,000 prize purse.
MALE PRO:
1 Starykowicz Andrew USA (United States of America)
4 Laundry Jackson CAN (Canada)
6 Tollakson TJ USA (United States of America)
7 Reid Taylor CAN (Canada)
8 Amorelli Igor BRA (Brazil)
9 Otstot Adam USA (United States of America)
10 Acevedo Rodrigo COL (Colombia)
11 Bach Elliot USA (United States of America)
12 Becker Blake USA (United States of America)
14 Boggs Ian USA (United States of America)
15 Brady Patrick USA (United States of America)
16 Chase Nicholas USA (United States of America)
17 Cook James CAN (Canada)
18 Cool Hannes BEL (Belgium)
20 Duncan Robert USA (United States of America)
21 Ems Tyler USA (United States of America)
22 Feltner Curtiss USA (United States of America)
23 Garufi Beau USA (United States of America)
24 Granet Nicholas FRA (France)
25 Lagerstrom Eric USA (United States of America)
26 Lalonde Simon Berner CAN (Canada)
28 Rielley Jeremy USA (United States of America)
29 Riley Colin USA (United States of America)
30 Russell Tim USA (United States of America)
31 Salazar Ezquerra Jose Pablo CHL (Chile)
32 Staer Nathan Mikael CAN (Canada)
34 Stock Christopher USA (United States of America)
35 Vondracek Jesse USA (United States of America)
37 Von Berg Rodolphe USA (United States of America)
FEMALE PRO:
42 Doehla Alissa USA (United States of America)
45 Cross Christine USA (United States of America)
46 Brown Christen USA (United States of America)
47 Pomeroy Robin USA (United States of America)
49 Lindholm Borg Camilla SWE (Sweden)
50 Haskins Sarah USA (United States of America)
51 Hering Jackie USA (United States of America)
53 Becharas Lisa USA (United States of America)
54 Benner Holly USA (United States of America)
56 Clark Jennifer USA (United States of America)
58 Godbe Jacqueline USA (United States of America)
61 Patterson Julie USA (United States of America)
62 Ramsey Lenny NLD (Netherlands)
63 Staton Pamela USA (United States of America)
64 Supple Molly USA (United States of America)
65 Treleaven Sheila CAN (Canada)
66 Van Der Merwe Natasha USA (United States of America)
67 Wendorff Amanda USA (United States of America)