Overview
Race through IRONMAN 70.3 Muscat Middle East Championship's stunning landscapes with a rolling bike course and flat run. Enjoy a warm ocean swim and vibrant Middle Eastern culture.
Modern Middle Eastern Fusion The Sultanate of Oman fuses historic Middle Eastern culture with contemporary city life, creating an unforgettable race and holiday destination. Swim in the warm, calm and clear waters of the Arabian Sea awarded the 3rd best swim in the EMEA Region in 2023, next to downtown Muscat.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Thursday, 12th Feb 2026
08:00 - 10:00 · Coffee Boat Swim · Qurum Beach 13:00 - 18:00 · IRONMAN Village and Expo · Qurum Beach 15:00 - 18:00 · DJ & Band Hits · Qurum Beach 13:00 - 18:00 · IRONMAN 70.3 Registration · Qurum Beach 13:00 - 18:00 · IRONKIDS Registration · Qurum Beach 18:00 · Energy Loading Night - door opening · Hotel Intercontinental Muscat 18:30 - 21:00 · Opening Ceremony · Hotel Intercontinental Muscat 20:00 - 21:00 · Athlete Briefing · Hotel Intercontinental MuscatFriday, 13th Feb 2026
08:00 - 10:00 · Coffee Boat Swim · Qurum Beach 9:00 · Pre- Race Community Run · Qurum Beach 13:00 - 18:00 · IRONMAN Village and Expo Opens · Qurum Beach 13:00 - 18:00 · IRONMAN 70.3 Registration · Qurum Beach 13:00 - 15:00 · IRONKIDS Registration · Qurum Beach 14:00 - 18:00 · Bike and Transition Bags Check-in · Qurum Beach 15:00 · IRONKIDS Warm-up · Qurum Beach 15:30 - 17:00 · IRONKIDS · Qurum BeachSaturday, 14th Feb 2026 - Race Day
05:00 - 06:00 · Bike Transition Open · Qurum Beach 05:00 - 06:00 · Swim Warm Up · Qurum Beach 06:30 · Race Start · Qurum Beach 11:00 · Flower Ceremony · Qurum Beach 13:00 - 16:30 · Bike Check-out · Qurum Beach 16:00 · Athlete Garden Closed · Qurum Beach 16:00 - 16:30 · Official hearing · Qurum Beach 18:30 · Awards Ceremony Doors Open · Hotel Intercontinental Muscat 19:00 · Awards Ceremony · Hotel Intercontinental Muscat 20:00 · Slot Allocation · Hotel Intercontinental Muscat 21:00 · A Night to Celebrate : Live Band & Music · Hotel Intercontinental Muscat- Route
Swim
Sea
Bike
Rolling
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 18–26 °C · Water 22 °CSwim course
Awarded 3rd best swim in 2023 in the EMEA region, participants will swim along the iconic Qurum Beach in crystal clear waters.Bike course
Challenging but fun bike course that takes you around iconic landmarks in the city.Run course
Enjoy a fast run that takes you through the qurum park while allowing your friends and family chear you on.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 6 February at 0:00 → 6 February at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Muscat
Sat, 6 Feb 2027