Overview
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford-Illinois with a swim in the Rock River, a scenic bike through rural Illinois, and a run along beautiful trails in the heart of Rockford.
The City At Your Back IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford-Illinois is more than just another race; it’s a movement powered by a city that shows up and supports its athletes. From the bike course viewing party in Rockton to Sprinkler Alley on the run course, you will be uplifted by the unwavering spirit of Rockford and its surrounding communities. With every cheer, every volunteer, and every local hand extended in support, this race proves that when the city’s at your back, you can push forward to the finish stronger than ever.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, June 12, 2026
2 PM - 7 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 2 PM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent PLAYTRI Bike Store & Tech Service Center VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 2 PM - 7 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 3 PM · Athlete Briefing · Main Stage in Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 4 PM · Bike & Run Course Tips Talk with Mary Tobiason, TriLabs · Main Stage in Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 5 PM · Athlete Briefing · Main Stage in Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.)Saturday, June 13, 2026
8 AM · IRONMAN Shakeout Run & Post-Run Coffee with Mary Tobiason · IRONMAN Village Entrance 9 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (AWA Priority Check-In Ends at 12 PM) · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 9 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent PLAYTRI Bike Store & Tech Service Center VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 9 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 10 AM - 4:30 PM · Mandatory Bike Check-In · 200 S. Wyman St - Transition Area 12 PM · Athlete Briefing · Main Stage in Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 1 PM · Swim Tips Talk with Coach Chris Navin, Four Star Endurance · Main Stage in Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 2 PM · Athlete Briefing · Main Stage in Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 3 PM · First Timer Q&A with Coach Chris Navin, Four Star Endurance · Main Stage in Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.)Sunday, June 14, 2026
4:45 AM - 6:30 AM · Transition Area Open · 200 S. Wyman St - Transition Area 5 AM - 6:45 AM · Shuttle Buses from Transition to Swim Start (ATHLETES ONLY) · S. Wyman St. & W. State St. 7 AM · Race Start · Rock River Rec Path (North of the Swedish American Riverfront YMCA) 8 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 8 AM - 4 PM · Official IRONMAN Store and Medal Engraving · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 10 AM - 4:30 PM · Athlete Post-Race Food Tent · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.) 1:45 PM - 5 PM · Bike & Gear Check-Out · 200 S. Wyman St - Transition Area 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. · Parking Lot 9 (318 S. Church St.)- Route
Swim
River
Bike
Rolling
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 17–29 °C · Water 26 °CSwim course
The swim course will take place in the Rock River that runs north to south through the center of downtown Rockford. The swimmers will enter the water near the sculptures of the Rock Guardians. Swimmers can expect a 1.2-mile downriver swim that exits the river at transition in Davis Park.Bike course
This bike course will be a 56-mile loop that takes athletes through the area north of Rockford. Participants can expect gently rolling hills and scenic farmland from the surrounding area. Riders will depart town to the north and return from the west. SALOMON Run course The run course will take runners from the transition area at Davis Park on a two-lap journey on the east and west banks of the Rock River. Runners can expect river views, park greenways, and tours of scenic neighborhoods on their way to a finish in downtown Rockford just a couple of blocks from transition.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 13 June at 0:00 → 13 June at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford - Illinois
Sun, 13 Jun 2027