Overview
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio featuring an invigorating ferry swim start, a fast-flat 56-mile bike through rural farmland roads, and a 13.1-mile run through historic downtown Sandusky
The Great Lake Escape Travel to Lake Erie's scenic shoreline of Sandusky, Ohio. Named best Coastal Small Town in America, Sandusky embodies the excitement of race weekend felt from the very first time you visit, to becoming a seasoned regular apart of their welcoming community. In your summer coastal escape you will find unforgettable experiences within its shores, islands, and energetic historic downtown.
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113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, 17 July, 2026
2 PM - 7 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Jackson Street Pier 2 PM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent Bike Store & Tech Service See more Sandusky Special Events on page 8 in the Athlete Guide · Jackson Street Pier 2 PM - 7 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Jackson Street Pier 3PM · Athlete Briefing · Jackson Street Pier 5PM · Athlete Briefing · Jackson Street PierSaturday, July 18, 2026
9 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (AWA Priority Check-In Ends at 12 PM) · Jackson Street Pier 9 AM - 4PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent Bike Store & Tech Service See more Sandusky Special Events on page 8 in the Athlete Guide · Jackson Street Pier 9 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Jackson Street Pier 10 AM - 5PM · Mandatory Bike Check-In · Paper District Marina 10 AM · Athlete Briefing · Jackson Street Pier 12 PM · Athlete Briefing · Jackson Street Pier 2 PM · Athlete Briefing · Jackson Street PierSunday, July 19, 2026 - Race Day!
5 AM - 6:15 AM · Transition Open · Paper District Marina 6:30 AM · Race Start · Jackson Street Pier 8 AM - 4PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent · Jackson Street Pier 8 AM - 4PM · Official IRONMAN Store and Medal Engraving · Jackson Street Pier 10:30 AM - 4PM · Post-Race Athlete Food · Jackson Street Pier 1 PM - 4 PM · Mandatory Bike & Gear Bag Check-Out · Paper District Marina 4 PM · Awards Ceremony & 2027 Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Slot Allocation/Rolldown 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. · Jackson Street Pier- Route
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Typical race-day conditions
Air 19–27 °C · Water 26 °CSwim course
The 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio swim course is official! The 1.2-mile swim will take place in a protected section of beautiful Sandusky Bay-with a rolling, self-seeded start by hopping off the Kelleys Island Ferry, The Carlee Emily. Athletes will walk about 150 yards from theBike course
The 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio bike course is official! Once on the bike, athletes will embark on the 56-mile journey through Erie and Sandusky Counties. After quickly exiting Sandusky city limits, the course hops on rural roads through delightful Ohio farmland. The one loop course has approximately 820 feet of elevation gain which will make for a flat course.Run course
The 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio run course is official! The 13.1 mile, two loop route will start at Paper District Marina and meander through charming downtown Sandusky. Athletes will experience a flat and fast, spectator friendly course with an approximate elevation gain of less than 130 feet.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Sandusky, OH, United States → IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio, Sandusky
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 18 July at 0:00 → 18 July at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio
Sun, 18 Jul 2027