Overview
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast with a swim at the beachfront, a bike ride towards Desaru Coast Riverside, and a run circling around the Ferry Terminal and Els Club Desaru Coast.
A Race for Everyone! Discover the thrill at Desaru Coast with races for everyone – from the heart-pounding IRONMAN 70.3 to family-friendly options like 5150, SPRINT, and IRONKIDS. As a prime destination for TriClubs of all levels, our world-class event ensures every athlete finds their place. Embrace the challenge on our diverse course, featuring smooth swim waters, scenic bike routes, and a shaded run course for an unforgettable experience. Join us for an electrifying festival of races!
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, 24 July 2026
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM · Desaru Coast Festival Village Open · Desaru Coast Riverside 1:00 PM · Priority Entrance to Merchandise : AWA Athletes · Desaru Coast Riverside 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM · IRONKIDS Desaru Coast Athlete Check In · Desaru Coast Riverside 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM · 5150 Desaru Coast & Desaru Coast Sprint Triathlon Athlete Check In · Desaru Coast Riverside 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast Athlete Check In · Desaru Coast Riverside 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Store · Desaru Coast Riverside 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM · IRONMAN Sports & Lifestyle Expo · Desaru Coast Riverside 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Information Counter Open · Desaru Coast Riverside 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM · IRONKIDS Desaru Coast Transition Open · The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 4:30 PM · IRONKIDS Desaru Coast Transition Briefing · The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 5:00 PM · IRONKIDS Desaru Coast Start · The Westin Desaru Coast BeachfrontSaturday, 25 July 2026
5:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Information Counter Open · Desaru Coast Riverside 5:00 AM - 6:30 AM · 5150 Desaru Coast & Desaru Coast Sprint Triathlon Bike Check In & Transition Open · Transition at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM · Desaru Coast Festival Village Open · Desaru Coast Riverside 7:05 AM · 5150 Desaru Coast & Desaru Coast Sprint Triathlon Race Start · The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 8:09AM (APPROX) · Desaru Coast Sprint Triathlon First Finisher · Desaru Coast Riverside 9:30AM (APPROX) · 5150 Desaru Coast First Finisher · Desaru Coast Riverside 11:00 AM –2:00 PM · 5150 Desaru Coast & Desaru Coast Sprint Triathlon Bike Check Out · Transition at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast Athlete Check In · Desaru Coast Riverside 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Store · Desaru Coast Riverside 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Sports & Lifestyle Expo · Desaru Coast Riverside 1:30 PM · 5150 Desaru Coast & Desaru Coast Sprint Triathlon Awards Presentation · Desaru Coast Riverside 3:30 PM · Race Director Update · Desaru Coast Riverside 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast Bike Check In (Compulsory) · Transition at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 4:30 PM · Transition Tour 1 · Transition at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 5:30 PM · Transition Tour 2 · Transition at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 6:30 PM · Transition Tour 3 · Transition at The Westin Desaru Coast ResortSunday, 26 July 2026 – Race day
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM · IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast Transition Open · Transition at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 5:30 AM - 6:30 PM · Information Counter Open · Desaru Coast Riverside 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM · Desaru Coast Festival Village Open · Desaru Coast Riverside 7:05AM · IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast Race Start (Rolling Swim Start) · The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Store · Desaru Coast Riverside 11:19AM (APPROX.) · IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast First Finisher · Desaru Coast Riverside 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast Bike Check Out · Transition at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort 3:55PM (APPROX) · IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast Race Cut-Off · Desaru Coast Riverside 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM · Awards and 2027 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Roll Down ceremony · Desaru Coast Riverside- Route
Swim
Ocean
Bike
Rolling
Run
Rolling
Typical race-day conditions
Air 28–32 °C · Water 29 °CSwim course
- 1.9km The race will start with a 1.9km swim from The Westin Desaru Coast Resort beachfront. Athletes will swim one lap in a clockwise direction under a rolling start process. The swim will be a non-wetsuit swim with the water temperature hovering around 28C° - 29C°.Bike course
- 90km The two-loop, undulating bike course will head out towards Desaru Coast Riverside and then turn right at Jalan Kampung Punggol, heading straight through the Penawar Roundabout. At the Tanjung Balau roundabout, athletes will head staright towards Sedili Kecil. From the far turnaround point at the northern end of the bike course, athletes will head back to the Tanjung Balau roundabout which will signify the lap turnaround point to start their second lap. At the end of the second lap, athletes will head straight (instead of turning right) through the Penawar Roundabout and turn left into Jalan Desaru to return to transition.Run course
- 21.1km The two-loop run course will circle around the perimeter of The Ferry Terminal - The Els Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course, offering some welcome shade in certain places. The lap turnaround point will be located in front of the Anantara Main Entrance where athletes will eventually pass through to finish their IRONMAN 70.3 journey.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 25 July at 0:00 → 25 July at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Desaru Coast
Sun, 25 Jul 2027