The race will begin with a 1.2-mile, open water swim in the Gulf of Mexico, along white sand shores. Competitors then bike 56 miles on an out-and-back course which travels through the rural areas of Bay County and Panama City Beach.The 13.1-mile run will feature some of the most picturesque beach front areas that distinguish the area, with a spectacular finish at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. With 27 miles of white sand beach, Panama City Beach proves to be a great destination for athletes and families alike, with multiple state and beachfront city parks, nearly 100 public beach access points, and an untouched seven-mile long barrier island. Registration starts at $420.00. www.ironman.com(Charlie Crowhurst / Getty Images)
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The southeast’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four days of comic book stars, cosplay, gaming and more. This year’s guests include the cast of Back to the Future, Kiefer Sutherland, Ben Savage, Pamela Anderson and more. At the Orange County Convention Center. 4-9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Single day youth tickets are $15 and $20 for adults. 9800 International Drive, Orlando. megaconvention.com(Jacob Langston / Orlando Sentinel)
