Images from Honu - Babbittville - Babbittville

Our man on the scene, Lee Gruenfeld captured some sights during the 2016 edition of Ironman 70.3 Hawaii, aka Ironman Honu.

It was standing room only at Hapuna Beach State Park before race start on Saturday morning, June 4th

And they are off!

Volunteers load an athlete up with sunscreen before he heads out on the bike

Athletes make their way up the hill from the swim to their patiently awaiting bikes

Rush hour on the Queen K Highway

Tim Rea, 27 from Australia, had the fastest bike of the day – 2:13:43, and would cross the finish line first. Congratulations Tim!

Rush hour on the run course…Yes, it is as hot as it looks

All smiles at the finish for Kevin Berg and Barry Leonard

Iron Legend Cherie Gruenfeld wore John Blais’ #179 and did the Blazeman roll at the finish – and continued her winning ways, this time in the 70 -74 division

All photos © 2016 by Lee Gruenfeld