Overview
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania with a scenic swim in Foster Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park, a challenging bike through rolling hills, and a run along beautiful country roads and trails.
Heart of the Valley Pursue your happiness in central Pennsylvania, where the community welcomes you with open arms. Dive into calm and refreshing reservoir waters, pedal through smooth country roads, and run through the heart of the PSU campus. This year, the revamped run course, inspired by 2024 athlete feedback, takes you around Beaver Stadium and finishes just outside, adding extra excitement to the finish line chute. Get ready for the cheers and high-fives!
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 PM - 7 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 2 PM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Village PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center Information Tent IRONKIDS Registration & Packet Pick-Up VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 2 PM - 7 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 4 PM - 4:30 PM · Q&A With The Race Director · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 4:30 PM - 5 PM · Tire Tube Change Clinic and Competition with our Bike Course Crew · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 5 PM · Athlete Briefing · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 6 PM · Shake Out Run with Penn State TriClub & Special Guest · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver StadiumSaturday, June 13, 2026
8 AM - 8:45 AM · IRONKIDS Registration & Packet Pick-Up · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 9 AM · IRONKIDS · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 9 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (AWA Priority Check-In Ends at 12 PM) · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 9 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center Information Tent VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 9 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 9 AM - 5 PM · Mandatory Bike Check-In, Optional Bike Gear Bag Check-In · Transition 1 (Bald Eagle State Park) 9 AM - 5 PM · Mandatory Run Gear Bag Check-In Athletes will not have access to T2 race morning. · Transition 2 (Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium) 10 AM · Athlete Briefing · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 11 AM · Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series Panel · Bryce Jordan Center - 1855 Club 12 PM · Pro Briefing · Bryce Jordan Center - 1855 Club 12 PM · Athlete Briefing · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 1 PM · Women’s Panel with Pro Danielle Lewis, IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina Race Director Sami Winter, and IRONMAN World Championship finisher Natalie Grabow. · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 2:30 PM · Athlete Briefing · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver StadiumSunday, June 14, 2026
4 AM · IRONMAN Village Parking Open · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium Lot 18 - Stadium West Lot, Beaver Stadium 4 AM - 6 AM · Athlete & Spectator Shuttles to Transition 1 · Transition 2 (Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium) 4:30 AM · Transition 1 Parking Open Parking & athlete drop-off is available at T1. The entrance to park closes at 7:15 AM. Parked vehicles will be able to leave the parking lot starting around 7:15 AM. · Transition 1 (Bald Eagle State Park) 5 AM - 6:45 AM · Transition Open & Bike Gear Set-Up · Transition 1 (Bald Eagle State Park) 6:50 AM · Pro Men Race Start · Transition 1 (Bald Eagle State Park) 6:55 AM · Pro Women Race Start · Transition 1 (Bald Eagle State Park) 7:05 AM · Age Group Race Start · Transition 1 (Bald Eagle State Park) 8 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village & Information Tent · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 8 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store and Medal Engraving · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium 2 PM - 5 PM · Bike & Gear Check-Out · Transition 2 (Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium) 4:30 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. · Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium- Route
Swim
Lake
Bike
Rolling
Run
Rolling
Typical race-day conditions
Air 10–16 °C · Water 24 °CSwim course
Enjoy a crisp and clean single1.2 mile loop in Foster Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park with a beach start and finish, featuring just two right turns. This spectator-friendly venue sets the perfect stage for the remaining journey ahead.Run course
The new and improved run course offers fewer turns and a high-energy finish outside Beaver Stadium. The dynamic 13.1-mile run rolls through PSU's campus, offering plenty of chances to gauge your competition. Your spirits will rise as you pass through the Beaver Stadium tunnel, circle the epic field, and finish outside amidst a lively pep rally atmosphere. Strava map coming soon!
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: State College, PA, United States → IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley, State College
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 23 May at 0:00 → 23 May at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley
Sun, 23 May 2027