Overview
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain with a swim in front of the 'Reef Island', a bike ride passing by iconic landmarks, and a run through the heart of the city.
A celebration of the Middle East This race is a celebration of triathlon and Middle Eastern culture over a weekend full of family-friendly events. The IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain continues to delight athletes with its fast and unique courses, including a bike course that takes in part of the Bahrain International Circuit race track.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Village Expo · Near Reef Island 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONKIDS Village · Near Reef Island 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Registration · Near Reef IslandWednesday, 9 December 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Village Expo · Near Reef Island 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONKIDS Village · Near Reef Island 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Registration · Near Reef Island 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Press Conference · TBA 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Pro Race Briefing · TBA 7:00 PM · Opening Ceremony / Welcome Banquet · Near Reef Island 8:00 PM · Race Briefing (Age Group Athletes) · Near Reef IslandThursday, 10 December 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Swim Practice · Near Reef Island 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Village Expo · Near Reef Island 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONKIDS Village · Near Reef Island 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Registration · Near Reef Island 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Bike Check In · Near Reef Island 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM · IRONKIDS · Near Reef IslandFriday, 11 December 2026 - Race Day
5:00 AM · Transition Opens · Near Reef Island 6:00 AM · Transition Closes · Near Reef Island 6:20 AM · Swim Start (Pro Men) · Near Reef Island 6:23 AM · Swim Start (Pro Women) · Near Reef Island 6:30 AM · Swim Start (Age Group) · Near Reef Island 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Village Expo · Near Reef Island 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONKIDS Village · Near Reef Island 10:00 AM · First Athlete In · Near Reef Island 10:30 AM · Flower Ceremony · Near Reef Island 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Bike Checkout · Near Reef Island 7:00 PM · Awards Ceremony / Banquet · Near Reef Island 8:15 PM · Slot Allocation · Near Reef Island- Route
Swim
Bay
Bike
Flat
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 21–26 °C · Water 23 °CSwim course
The one-loop 1.9 km (1.2 mile) swim starts at the water in front of the “Reef Island”. Athletes follow the rectangular “L” shaped swim layout that leads along a series of left turns and back to the lagoon’s bank before they head into the transition.Bike course
The one-loop 90 km (56.1 mile) bike course consists of a single lap starting from transition at The Reef Island. Athletes pass the iconic landmarks World Trade Centre and the Bahrain International Circuit and then are back to the Reef Island.Run course
The four-loop 21.1 km (13.1 mile) run course starts at the “The Reef Island” and leads athletes towards the Financial Harbour and then back to the Reef Island in the heart of the city. Spectators can cheer on the athletes all the way back to the finish line at “The Reef Island.”
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Manama, Bahrain → IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain, Manama
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 11 December at 0:00 → 11 December at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain
Fri, 11 Dec 2026