Overview
Experience IRONMAN 70.3 Florida in Haines City—your epic season finale surrounded by stunning scenery, holiday spirit, and a stress-free race weekend at Lake Eva Park.
The Finale The wide-open beauty of Haines City will welcome you as you commemorate an incredible season with your friends, family and teammates, all while taking advantage of the Florida scenery and countless amenities. Treat yourself to a stress-free race weekend, with Lake Eva Park encompassing the holiday spirit and vibrant energy of athletes alike. Your epic finale awaits!
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, December 11, 2026
1 PM - 6 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Lake Eva Park 1 PM - 6 PM · IRONMAN Village PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center Information Tent IRONKIDS Fun Run Registration & Packet Pick-Up · Lake Eva Park 1 PM - 6 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Lake Eva Park 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · Lake Eva Park 5 PM · Athlete Briefing · Lake Eva ParkSaturday, December 12, 2026
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM · IRONKIDS Fun Run Registration & Packet Pick-Up · Lake Eva Park 8 AM · Shakeout Run hosted by HAX Athletic Club · Lake Eva Park 9 AM · Splash ‘n’ Dash (Gate opens 8:30 AM) · Lake Eva Park 10 AM · IRONKIDS Fun Run ( Toddler Trot followed by ½-Mile & 1-Mile) · Lake Eva Park 9 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (AWA Priority Check-In Ends at 12 PM) · Lake Eva Park 9 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center Information Tent · Lake Eva Park 9 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Lake Eva Park 10 AM - 5 PM · Mandatory Bike Check-In · Transition in Lake Eva Park 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM · Swim Clinic w/Coach Sara McLarty · Lake Eva Park 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM · Practice Swim ( Athletes must check in on Friday or on Saturday before 11:30 AM to participate. Athletes will not be permitted to enter the water after 12:20 PM or without a timing chip). * Please check the Athlete Guide for available heated pool times throughout the week. · Lake Eva Park 1 PM · Athlete Briefing · Lake Eva Park 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · Lake Eva ParkSunday, December 13, 2026 - Race day!
5 AM - 6:30 AM · Transition Open · Transition in Lake Eva Park 5 AM - 4 PM · Information Tent · Lake Eva Park 7 AM · Age Group Rolling Swim Start · Lake Eva 9 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store & Medal Engraving · Lake Eva Park 11 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Food Tent · Lake Eva Park 1:10 PM - 5 PM · Bike Check-Out · Transition in Lake Eva Park 4:15 PM · Awards Ceremony & 2027 Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Ceremony Automatic Qualifiers need to be present during the Awards Ceremony to claim their slot with their award. Slot Allocation/Rolldown for the remaining age group “Performance Pool Slots” will begin immediately following Awards. Be early! Must be present to claim a slot. · Lake Eva Park- Route
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Typical race-day conditions
Air 12–25 °C · Water 19 °CSwim course
Find the rhythm in Lake Eva as you start IRONMAN 70.3 Florida on a white sand beach next to Lake Eva Park. This unique swim features the iconic "M-Dot" shape that guides you around Lake Eva for 1.2-miles. Be prepared for high energy and excitement as spectators line the beach cheering on athletes as you enter and exit the water.Bike course
The bike course will travel through eastern Polk County on rural roads. Athletes will travel through residential and country roads passing orange groves, lakes and golf courses. Keep your head up as the course is very fast with only a few gently rolling hills.Run course
The 13.1-mile run is a 2-loop course that will take place on paved trails and roads around Lake Eva. Prepare for high energy as you pass by countless spectators and family members as you pass Lake Eva Park! The iconic finish line and after party awaits at Lake Eva Park. We can't wait to see you there!
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Haines City, FL, United States → IRONMAN 70.3 Florida, Haines City
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 13 December at 0:00 → 13 December at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Florida
Sun, 13 Dec 2026