The Patriot's Half takes place in one of the most historic parts of the United States. The course travels in and along the James River, on the outskirts of historic Jamestown and colonial Williamsburg, where the first of America's settlers colonized. The entire course is flat and fast, traveling over solid terrain through woods, farmlands and lakes. If you are looking for a PR, the Patriot's Half is a race to consider.

Like all Half-Ironman races, the distances for the Patriot's Half are:
* Swim: 1.2 miles
* Bike: 56 miles
* Run: 13.1 miles

The race is part of the Virginia Triathlon Series, which also includes the Culpeper Sprint, Little Pepper and [Giant Acorn Triathlon].

The Patriot's Half is organized by [Set Up Events], the producers of many east coast multi-sport events including the [Kinetic Half], [Kinetic Sprint], [Patriot's International], [Patriot's Sprint] and [Big Lick Triathlon], among others.

SWIM
distance: 1.2 miles

The swim follows a rectangular course through the James River. The start is at the 4-H Center while the finish is upriver from the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. Water temperatures are normally fairly warm, registering in the upper-70s.

BIKE
distance: 56 miles

The bike course is fast and primarily flat with well-maintained roads.

RUN
distance: 13.1 miles

The run course starts and finishes along the James River (miles 0-3 and 10-13) while the middle part of the run travels through the outskirts of Williamsburg, Virginia, along Treasure Island Road and the Williamsburg Winery. The entire course stays on very lightly traveled roads. It is an extremely fast course that allows for fast paces.

Aid stations are located at every mile along the run course, serving water, Cytomax, ice, flat Coke, Chex mix, orange quarters, Hammer Gel, and E-Caps.