
Overview
Take on the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha, featuring flat rolling terrain, warm temperatures, and big‑city access with small‑town charm in Nebraska.
Rooted In The Heartland IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha invites athletes to experience the warmth of the Midwest and the spirit of a community that celebrates every step. Swim in the peaceful waters of Lake Cunningham, open exclusively for this event. Ride through Nebraska’s open farmland and run across the iconic Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, crossing state lines into Iowa in a powerful symbol of Midwest unity. With a course that blends natural beauty, urban charm, and regional pride, IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha is more than a race, it’s a journey through the Heartland.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, June 5, 2026
2 PM - 7 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 2 PM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience Information Tent PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 2 PM - 7 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 4 PM - 5 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 5 PM · Athlete Briefing · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 6 PM - 7 PM · Rouvy Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge ExperienceSaturday, June 6, 2026
8 AM · IRONMAN Shakeout Run · IRONMAN Village Entrance 9 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (AWA Priority Check-In Ends at 12 PM) · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 9 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience Information Tent PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 9 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 10 AM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 10 AM - 5 PM · Mandatory Bike Check-In · T1 (Lake Cunningham) 10 AM - 5 PM · Mandatory Run Gear Bag Check-In · T2 (Gallup University Riverfront Campus) 11 AM · Athlete Briefing · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 12 PM - 1 PM · First Timer Q&A · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 1 PM · Athlete Briefing · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 2 PM - 3 PM · Rouvy Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · Gallup University Riverfront CampusSunday, June 7, 2026 - Race Day!
4:30 AM - 5:15 AM · Transition 2 Opens · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 5:15 AM - 6:15 AM · Shuttle Bus Service · T2 (Gallup University Riverfront Campus) to T1 (Lake Cunningham) 5 AM - 6:30 AM · Transition 1 Opens · Lake Cunningham 7 AM · Age Group Rolling Start · Lake Cunningham 8 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 8 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store and Medal Engraving · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 10:30 AM - 5 PM · Athlete Post-Race Food · Gallup University Riverfront Campus 2 PM - 5 PM · Bike and Gear Check-Out · T2 (Gallup University Riverfront Campus) 5 PM · Awards Ceremony & 2026 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. · Gallup University Riverfront Campus- Route
Swim
Lake
Bike
Rolling
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Rolling
Typical race-day conditions
Air 17–29 °CBike course
Experience the heart of Nebraska’s countryside as athletes roll along this 56-mile ride throughout Douglas County and the City of Omaha. Starting fromRun course
Athletes' 13.1-mile run will take them on paved trails along the Missouri River, followed by the famed Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge heading over into Council Bluffs. Running past Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park, athletes will run the bridge back to Omaha on this two-lap course before finishing near downtown.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 6 June at 0:00 → 6 June at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha
Sun, 6 Jun 2027