This is my first season doing triathlons. In a couple weeks I'm doing the timberman 70.3, which is my "A" race for the season.

Still being my first year riding a road bike, let alone triathlons, I was debating if its worth getting aerobars for. Part of the reason is it seems like I've been spending $$$$ on a lot of other things, like wetsuit, switching to clippless pedals, etc. The bike I have is a Trek 1500.

I looked at their map, plus one on mapmyride. And it looks like it starts/finishes with a big hill. I wasn't sure if the hills would make it not that much of an advantage.

I figured I should ask now to allow me some time with the bars if I go that route.

Here is a link to the map, on the right is a box to see the elevation.
https://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united...ford/352318875

im pretty new to the triathlon scene, but from what I understand getting a set of aerobars is the most important purchase one can make to decrease time. I will agree there are definitely hills on the ride, but I would still get the aerobars.
Profile T2's are extremely adjustable and pretty cheap I guess.

Aerobars are great, but with only 2 weeks till the race I don't know if you have enough time to get used to them. You might find the position awkward.

I'd say, get them and try and do as many rides as you can with them

simple answer: yes. Get them, ride on them as much as you can, and ride them in the race as much as you can. they are the single most cost-effective upgrade you an make to your bike.

The bike course has some decent hills in the first 10 miles and last ten miles, but the rest is relatively flat.

I wouldn't worry about aerobars at this point as it opens a can of proper fit issues. I'd start thinking about aerobars after Timberman.

Brian

Get them and get used to them, not only do you get aero benefits, but its just a hell of a lot more comfortable to go fast for long rides.

Added them last year at the end of my second season. Noticed a difference right away. Added new wheel set this year. Two huge improvements.