.3 mile saltwater swim, in protected Offat's Bayou. No big surf here! 12.5 mile spectacular, course along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Head out of Moody Gardens and hammer along the Seawall and hug the Texas coastline. The course is flat and fast! Nary a speedbump to be found. Watch out for the wind! Most of the course will be closed to traffic, with one lane coned and dedicated to cyclists. 3 mile Run is a FLAT course meandering through Moody Gardens, it’s tropical gardens and towering glass pyramids, along Offat's Bayou and Palm Beach, before finishing near the Discovery Pyramid. There will aid stations every mile stocked with Gatorade Endurance and water. There will be gels available as you begin your run.