Overview
Race through IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi's tropical paradise with coastal roads, charming villages, and lush forests. Enjoy a scenic, challenging course and warm local hospitality.
Tropical Island Adventure Set against the backdrop of a tropical paradise, IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi takes athletes on a cultural journey through Langkawi's diverse landscapes, from coastal roads and charming villages to lush forests. The race concludes on the stunning Cenang Beach, where the adventure transitions into a relaxing Race'Cation. Along the way, participants experience the warmth of local hospitality, making the event a true community celebration.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Thursday, 19 November 2026
9.30 AM - 7.00 PM · Shuttle Bus Services Commence · *refer to shuttle bus schedule for details 10.00 AM · AWA Priority Check-In · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre 11.00 AM - 6.00 PM · IRONMAN Malaysia, IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi & IRONKIDS Langkawi Athlete Check-In Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre 11.00 AM - 6.00 PM · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre 11.00 AM - 6.00 PM · IRONMAN Sports & Lifestyle Expo Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM · Information Counter Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre 5.00 PM - 7.30 PM · Welcome Function (ATHLETE only) - Race Director Update - Dinner · Mahsuri International Exhibition CentreFriday, 20 November 2026
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM · Shuttle Bus Services Commence · *refer to shuttle bus schedule for details 8:00 AM · IRONKIDS Langkawi Race Start · Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM · IRONMAN Malaysia & IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Athlete Check-In Open (Note: LAST CHANCE TO CHECK-IN, ATHLETES MUST CHECK-IN BY 2.00PM TODAY ) · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · IRONMAN Sports & Lifestyle Expo Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Information Counter Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM · (T1) Compulsory Bike Racking and Bike Gear Bag Check-In · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM · (T1) Information Counter Open · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi 12:30 PM - 6:00 PM · (T2) Compulsory Run Gear Bag Check-In · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 1:00 PM · Transition Tour #1 (T1, T2) · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi / Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 1:00 PM · Athlete Briefing - Japanese Language · Galeria 1 , Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 2:00 PM · (T2) Transition Tour - Japanese Language · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 3:00 PM · Transition Tour #2 (T1, T2) · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi / Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 4:00 PM · (T1) Transition Tour - Japanese Language · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi 5:00 PM · Transition Tour #3 (T1, T2) · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi / Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC)Saturday, 21 November 2026 - Race Day
5:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next Day) · Shuttle Bus Services Commence · *refer to shuttle bus schedule for details 5:30 AM - 9:30 AM · (T1) Information Booth & Drop Out Clerk Open · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi 5:45 AM - 6:45 AM · (T1) IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Transition Open · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi 5:45 AM - 7:15 AM · (T1) IRONMAN Malaysia Transition Open · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi 7:15 AM · IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Age Group Rolling Start · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi 7:45 AM · IRONMAN Malaysia Age Group Rolling Start · Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM · (T2) Information Counter Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM · IRONMAN Sports & Lifestyle Expo Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM (Next Day) · Information Counter & Drop Out Clerk Open at Finish Line · Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa 11:13 AM (*Approx.) · IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi First Finisher · Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM · (T2) IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Bike & Gear Bag Check-Out (Note: 70.3 Athletes must collect bike and gear bag at this time ) · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 3:55 PM (*Approx.) · IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Cut-Off · Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa 5:02 PM (*Approx.) · IRONMAN Malaysia First Finisher · Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa 5:30 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Age Group Awards Presentation & 2027 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Roll Down Ceremony · Bougainvillea Hall, Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM · (T2) IRONMAN Malaysia Bike & Gear Bag Collection Check-Out (Note: Personal Needs Bag will only be available for collection on Sunday) · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC)Sunday, 22 November 2026
12:55 AM (*Approx.) · IRONMAN Malaysia Last Finisher · Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM · Shuttle Bus Services Commence · *refer to shuttle bus schedule for details 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM · (T2) IRONMAN Malaysia Bike, Gear Bag & Personal Needs Bag Check-Out · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Information Counter Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Open · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) 11:00 AM · 2027 IRONMAN World Championship Roll Down Ceremony & IRONMAN Malaysia Age Group Awards Celebration · Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC)- Route
Swim
Ocean
Bike
Hilly
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 25–30 °C · Water 29 °CSwim course
- 1.9km Age group swim start will be a rolling start. Athletes will cross a timing mat on the beach before entering the water to start the swim. The rolling start will ensure a continuous smooth but safe flow of athletes (4 or 5 at a time) into the water. On completion of the swim, athletes have a 200m run to transition (T1). The swim will be non-wetsuit with water temperatures hovering around 28 C (82F).Bike course
- 90km The one loop bike course heads out of Pantai Kok towards Jalan Teluk Yu on a clockwise loop from the Northwest point of the island around the rolling hills of Datai towards the southeastern part of the island. Passing through several local villages ‘Kampungs’, athletes will get a true taste of the colourful sights and sounds and local communities of the island. The aid stations along the bike course are all supported by the local communities in Langkawi. Athletes will enjoy the local wildlife and winding terrain, passing The Langkawi Falls on route to the Datai turnaround.Run course
- 21.1km The run course will showcase the best Malaysia has to offer as athletes pass through the scenic ocean front of Cenang Beach. Athletes will run along the side of the Langkawi International Airport runway. The tropical flat run course brings athletes into the beach front of Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa to finish.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 21 November at 0:00 → 21 November at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi
Sat, 21 Nov 2026