Overview
Race IRONMAN 70.3 La Quinta with a stunning swim in Lake Cahuilla, a scenic desert bike course, and a run through the beautiful Coachella Valley landscape.
Race and Retreat Located near Palm Springs, California, IRONMAN 70.3 La Quinta raises the bar when it comes to an end-of-year race & retreat. End your season with plenty of sunshine and the beauty of the palm tree lined streets when you race here this winter. Outside of race day, this region offers athletes and their families a range of activities, from relaxing to action packed. The area features luxurious resorts, world class spas, and top-rated golf courses. The elements of this course are perfect for your first experience at an IRONMAN 70.3 race. The cool, calm waters of Lake Cahuilla allow athletes to easily sight off the mountains. The bike course features a flat and fast, picturesque ride that includes exclusive access to a lap around the Thermal Raceway, just when you feel the need for some extra speed! The Silver Rock Golf Course presents a stunning run filled with palm trees and views of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the smooth rollers on the run course before entering one of the most epic finish lines surrounded by family and friends! Come experience all this event has to offer when you race this December.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, December 4, 2026
12 PM - 5 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · SilverRock Park 12 PM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center IRONKIDS Registration & Packet Pick-Up · SilverRock Park 12 PM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · SilverRock Park 2:30 PM · Q&A with the Race Director · SilverRock Park Stage 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · SilverRock Park Stage 4:30 PM · Fix a Flat Chat with PLAYTRI · SilverRock Park Stage 5 PM · Athlete Briefing · SilverRock Park StageSaturday, December 5, 2026
8 AM - 8:45 AM · IRONKIDS Registration & Packet Pick-Up · SilverRock Park/ IRONMAN Village 9 AM · IRONKIDS Race Start · SilverRock Park (Near the Finish Line) 9 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (AWA Priority Check-In ends at 12 PM) · SilverRock Park 9 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center · SilverRock Park 9 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · SilverRock Park 9 AM - 5 PM · MANDATORY Bike & Bike Gear Bag Check-In · Lake Cahuilla (T1) 9 AM - 5 PM · MANDATORY Wetsuit Decontamination Protocol for Athletes · Lake Cahuilla (T1) 10 AM - 5 PM · MANDATORY Run Gear Bag Check-In · SilverRock Park (T2) 10 AM · First-Timer Walk Through · SilverRock Park Stage 10:30 AM · Q&A with the Race Director · SilverRock Park Stage 11 AM · Athlete Briefing · SilverRock Park Stage 2:30 PM · Fix a Flat Chat with PLAYTRI · SilverRock Park Stage 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · SilverRock Park StageSunday, December 6, 2026 - Race Day!
4 AM - 5:45 AM · Athlete & Spectator Shuttles · Parking Area Near Jefferson St 4:30 AM - 6:30 AM · Transition Open · Lake Cahuilla (T1) 7 AM · Pro Men Race Start · Lake Cahuilla 7:05 AM · Pro Women Race Start · Lake Cahuilla 7:10 AM · Age Group Rolling Start · Lake Cahuilla 8 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent · SilverRock Park 8 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store & Medal Engraving · SilverRock Park 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM · Athlete and Spectator Shuttles Returning to SilverRock Park · Lake Cahuilla 11 AM - 5 PM · Post-Race Athlete Food · SilverRock Park 1 PM - 5 PM · Mandatory Bike & Gear Check-Out · SilverRock Park 4 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. · SilverRock ParkMonday, December 7, 2026
9 AM - 12 PM · Lost & Found · SilverRock Park- Route
Swim
Lake
Bike
Flat
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 12–26 °C · Water 14 °CSwim course
The one-loop swim takes place in the clear waters of Lake Cahuilla. This protected reservoir provides an ideal experience for first-time athletes with a sandy beach start. The swim will feature a rolling start.Bike course
The bike course is a singular loop course that is fast and flat. Athletes leave Lake Cahuilla and travel across flat county roads before hitting the Thermal raceway. Athletes will then head through the City of La Quinta, finishing the ride at Silver Rock Golf Resort.Run course
The 2-loop run course is entirely on the cart paths and roads through the Silver Rock Golf Resort. With stunning views of the mountains, ponds, and greens, this run course is also flat and fast and will leave you inspired. The route allows for your family and friends to cheer you along at several points along the route as you make your way to the finish line in the heart of Silver Rock Park.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 6 December at 0:00 → 6 December at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 La Quinta
Sun, 6 Dec 2026