
Overview
The 5150 Cartagena offers a scenic swim in the Caribbean, a fast-paced bike ride along the coastline, and a vibrant city run, all set in Colombia's historic Cartagena.
Emblematic Colonial Town Prepare yourself with the 5150 Cartagena, Swim, Bike, and Run through the historic city of the Caribbean. Explore one of Unesco's World Heritage sites, a centuries-old colonial walled city with beautiful balconies. A port in the heart of the Caribbean, with tropical weather and popular beach spots.
Race categories
51.5K
5150
- Schedule
Friday, September 4, 2026
10:00 AM · 5:00 PM · Athlete check-in (Designated times only) Group 1: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Group 2: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Group 3: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 8th Floor – Cartagena Ballroom 10:00 AM · 6:00 PM · 5150 Triathlon Cartagena de Indias - Expo - Official Store - Information Booth · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 8th Floor – Cartagena Ballroom 10:00 AM · 6:00 PM · - Official Bike Tech · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 1st Floor – Mompox Ballroom 2:00 PM · 3:00 PM · Athlete briefing (Spanish) · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 1st Floor – Mompox Ballroom 4:00 PM · 5:00 PM · Athlete briefing (Spanish) · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 1st Floor – Mompox BallroomSaturday, September 5, 2026
10:00 AM · 4:00 PM · Athlete check-in (Designated times only) Group 4: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m Group 5: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m Group 6: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 8th Floor – Cartagena Ballroom 10:00 AM · 5:00 PM · 5150 Triathlon Cartagena de Indias - Expo - Official Bike Tech - Official Store - Information Booth · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 8th Floor – Cartagena Ballroom 10:00 AM · 5:00 PM · Official Bike Tech · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 1st Floor – Mompox Ballroom 11:00 AM · 12:00 PM · Athlete briefing (Spanish) · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 1st Floor – Mompox Ballroom 12:00 PM · 6:00 PM · Mandatory Bike check-in · Transition Area – Corredor Histórico 1:00 PM · 2:00 PM · Athlete briefing (Spanish) · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 1st Floor – Mompox Ballroom 3:00 PM · 4:00 PM · Athlete briefing (Spanish) · Convention Center – Hotel Estelar Bocagrande – 1st Floor – Mompox BallroomSunday, September 6 2026
4:30 AM · 5:45 AM · Transition Area Opens · Transition Area – Corredor Histórico 5:45 AM · 6:15 AM · Start Line Formation (According to Swim Seed Time) · Muelle de la Bodeguita 5:55 AM · 6:15 AM · Official Event Opening · Muelle de la Bodeguita 6:15 AM · Race Start - Rolling start · Muelle de la Bodeguita 7:00 AM · 12:00 PM · V.I.P. Tent · Plaza de la Aduana 8:00 AM · 12:00 PM · Post-Race Food Tent · Plaza de los Coches 10:00 AM · 1:00 PM · Bike and Gear Recovery · Transition Area – Corredor Histórico 12:00 PM · Award Ceremony · Plaza de la Aduana- Route
Swim
Bay
Bike
Flat
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 27–33 °C · Water 27 °CSwim course
Athletes will swim 0.9 miles (1.5 km), enjoying an experience in the Caribbean Sea in the protected waters of Bahía de las Ánimas. Spectators will have an excellent view of the entireBike course
The 1-loop bike course will take athletes on a 24.8 mile (40 km) journey through the Old City of Cartagena. Participants will make their way through the west part of the city with breathtaking views of the waves crashing the shores that surround the historic walled city.Run course
The 2-loop run course will take athletes on a 6.2-mile (10 km) journey through the Old City of Cartagena. Participants will make their way through the western part of the city, enjoying breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea that borders the historic walled city. Upon entering the walled city, athletes will step back in time to the colonial era and pass through the colorful and historic architecture that makes Cartagena a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Athletes will finish their 5150 journey at one of Cartagena’s most iconic landmarks: Plaza de la Aduana.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Registration opened: — → https://www.ironman.com/races/5150-cartagena
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 5 September at 0:00 → 5 September at 4:00
5150 Cartagena
Sun, 5 Sept 2027