Overview
IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag City showcases the city’s scenic coastal roads, historic landmarks, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes, creating an unforgettable triathlon experience.
New Roads. New Stories. One Unforgettable Race. IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag brings athletes to the newest course in the Philippine IRONMAN circuit, combining fast racing with the history and character of Laoag City. The 1.9km ocean swim begins at Sadiri Beach within Fort Ilocandia, taking athletes on a single clockwise loop before heading into transition. From there, the 90km bike course rolls out onto wide open roads, with mostly flat terrain and sections of rolling hills as athletes race north before returning to the city. The final 21.1km run is a flat, two-loop course through the streets of Laoag, passing key city landmarks before an unforgettable finish inside the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium. Fast, scenic and rich in local character, Laoag is ready to welcome athletes to a brand-new IRONMAN 70.3 experience.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Monday, 08 March 2027
Time · Activity · Location 12:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Athlete Race Briefing · Video posted on official IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Facebook accountThursday, 11 March 2027
Time · Activity · Location 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Shuttle Service for participants booked through Sunrise Events official hotels · Refer to shuttle schedule for details 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Athlete Check-In · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Expo and Official Merchandise Store Open · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Information Booth Open · Ilocos Norte Centennial ArenaFriday, 12 March 2027
Time · Activity · Location 8:00 AM-6:00 PM · Shuttle Service for participants booked through Sunrise Events official hotels · Refer to shuttle schedule for details 9:00 AM-6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Athlete Check-In · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 9:00 AM-6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Expo and Official Merchandise Store Open · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 9:00 AM-6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Information Booth Open · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 11:00 AM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Media Conference · Ilocos Norte Centennial ArenaSaturday, 13 March 2027
Time · Activity · Location 4:00 AM-6:00 PM · Shuttle Service for participants booked through Sunrise Events official hotels · Refer to shuttle schedule for details 9:00 AM-3:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Athlete Check-In · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 9:00 AM-3:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Expo and Official Merchandise Store Open · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 9:00 AM-3:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Information Booth Open · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 10:00 AM · Weather report · Video posted on official IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Facebook account 10:30 AM-5:30 PM · Transition Tours (Every 30 minutes) · Transition 1 and Transition 2 10:30 AM-6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Bike Check-in and Timing chip collection · Transition 1, Sadiri Beach Resort 10:30 AM-6:00 PM · Run Gear Bag Check-in · Transition 2, Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium 1:00 PM · Race Briefing - IRONMAN 70.3 (Mandatory) · Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena 4:00 PM · Catholic Mass · Ilocos Norte Centennial ArenaSunday, 14 March 2027
Time · Activity · Location 4:00 AM-6:00 PM · Shuttle Service for participants booked through Sunrise Events official hotels · Refer to shuttle schedule for details 4:30 AM-5:45 AM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Transition Open and Helmet Check · Transition 1, Sadiri Beach Resort 4:30 AM-5:45 AM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Street Gear Drop · Transition 1, Sadiri Beach Resort 6:20 AM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Age Group and Relay Rolling Start · Sadiri Beach Resort 9:00 AM-6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Expo and Official Merchandise Store Open · Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium 9:00 AM-6:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Information Booth Open · Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium 10:30 AM-4:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Post Race Celebratory Meal · Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium 12:00 PM-5:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Bike & Gear Bag Check-Out · Transition 2, Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium 3:04 PM · Last Finisher - IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag (Approx) · Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium 4:00 PM · IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag Awards Presentation and Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Ceremony Note: 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 the Awards presentation. Be early! Must be present to claim a slot. · Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium- Route
Swim
Ocean
Bike
Rolling
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 22–31 °CSwim course
The swim will commence at Sadiri Beach, which is situated within the Fort Ilocandia perimeter. Participants will complete a single lap of the 1.9 km swim course in a clockwise direction. The swim will commence with a 150-meter swim, followed by a left turn at the first red buoy. Subsequently, participants will swim for 725 meters before making a right turn at the second red buoy. They will then swim for 65 meters, followed by another right turn and a 760-meter swim. The final turn will lead to the final 150 meters, which will direct participants towards the swim exit and to the transition area. Terrain:Bike course
The bike course is a single lap 90 km course that will commence at transition 1, situated at Sadiri Beach. Follow the road exiting Fort Ilocandia Left on Laoag-Paoay Road Take the 2nd exit at the roundabout onto Rodolfo C. Fariñas Jr. Bypass Road and head towards Maharlika Highway Left on Maharlika Highway towards the municipality of Burgos Left on Pasuquin Bypass Road Left on Maharlika Highway Turnaround is at Km 48.9 (approx. 350m before Military Park Cape Bojeador) and head back towards Laoag City for transition 2 Right on Pasuquin Bypass Road Right on Rodolfo C. Fariñas Jr. Bypass Road Left on East F. Siason Road Straight towards Gomburza St Left on Hernando St. towards transition 2 located inside Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium Terrain: Rolling hills but mostly flatRun course
The RUN course is a 2-loop run course that will start at Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium. Participants will exit Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium and run along Gov. Roque B. Ablan St. towards JP Rizal St. Left on JP Rizal St and head towards the Provincial Capitol Bldg. Turnaround 1 is on the driveway of the Provincial Capitol Bldg. Head towards Siazon Rd. Left on Rodolfo C. Fariñas Jr. Bypass Road Turnaround 2 for is along Rodolfo C. Fariñas Jr. Bypass Road at Km 5.76. Participants will head back towards Siazon Road Right on Siazon Road Straight onto JP Rizal St towards Gov. Roque B. Ablan St. intersection Left on Gov. Roque B. Ablan St. and head towards Ferdinand E. Marcos Stadium Turnaround 3 is inside the stadium and the start of the second loop After completing the 2 loops, participants will head to the finish line inside the Ferdinand E. Marcos Memorial Stadium. Terrain:…
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 14 March at 0:00 → 14 March at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Laoag
Sun, 14 Mar 2027