Since its inception back in 2006, the Ironman 70.3 Series has become the fastest growing triathlon series in the world and once again it will continue to grow in size in 2010. The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) has enhanced the race schedule with the addition of two new Ironman 70.3 races (Ironman 70.3 Branson, Ironman 70.3 Syracuse).
Here is a preliminary look at the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Series race schedule. As of now the 2010 Ironman 70.3 Series consists of 34 triathlon races. Expect that number to increase by at least one before the start of the 2010 series with the re-branding of the 5430 Long Course Triathlon to an Ironman 70.3 Series race (Ironman Acquires Boulder-based 5430 Sports). Also, it is unclear at this time, but signs seem to indicate the demise of the 5-year old Ironman 70.3 Monaco race in Europe. All of these 2010 qualifying races will have slots for the Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 race in Clearwater, Florida in November.
An Ironman 70.3 triathlon race consists of a 1.2 mile Swim, 56 mile Bike and 13.1 mile Run. For additional details on the series go to the Ironman 70.3 website: www.ironman.com/events/ironman70.3
UPDATE: 4 new Ironman 70.3 races added / announced on September 30th 2009. Ironman 70.3 Boulder confirmed. Two half's re-branded as Ironman 70.3 Lone Star and Ironman 70.3 Mooseman. New race added Ironman 70.3 Miami. This brings the number of races in the series to 38 with 25 of them in North America alone. Now we have the Spirit of Racine Triathlon becoming the Ironman 70.3 Racine event.
| Ironman 70.3 Event / Date | Location | Registration |
| • Ironman 70.3 South Africa | ||
| Sunday, January 17, 2010 |
- Buffalo City, South Africa | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Pucon | ||
| Sunday, January 24, 2010 | - Pucon, Chile | Sold Out |
| • Ironman 70.3 Geelong | ||
| Sunday, February 7, 2010 |
- Geelong, VIC, Australia |
Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 China | ||
| Sunday, March 14, 2010 | - Haikou, Hainan Island, China | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Singapore | ||
| Sunday, March 21, 2010 | - Singapore | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 California | ||
| Saturday, March 27, 2010 |
- Oceanside, California, USA | Sold Out |
| • Ironman 70.3 New Orleans | ||
| Sunday, April 18, 2010 | - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Lone Star* | ||
| Sunday, April 25, 2010 | - Galveston, Texas, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 St. Croix | ||
| Sunday, May 2, 2010 | - St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Florida | ||
| Sunday, May 16, 2010 |
- Orlando, Florida, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Austria | ||
| Sunday, May 30, 2010 | - St. Pölten, Austria | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Hawaii | ||
| Saturday, June 5, 2010 | - Kona, Hawaii, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Kansas | ||
| Sunday, June 6, 2010 |
- Lawrence, Kansas, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Mooseman* | ||
| Sunday, June 6, 2010 | - Newfound, New Hampshire, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Switzerland | ||
| Sunday, June 6, 2010 | - Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Boise | ||
| Saturday, June 12, 2010 | - Boise, Idaho, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Eagleman | ||
| Sunday, June 13, 2010 |
- Cambridge, Maryland, USA | Sold Out |
| • Ironman 70.3 UK | ||
| Sunday, June 20, 2010 |
- Somerset, United Kingdom | Sold Out |
| • Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake | ||
| Sunday, June 27, 2010 |
- Lubbock, Texas, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island | ||
| Sunday, July 11, 2010 |
- Providence, Rhode Island, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Racine* | ||
| Sunday, July 18, 2010 | - Racine, Wisconsin, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Vineman | ||
| Sunday, July 18, 2010 | - Guerneville, California, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Antwerp | ||
| Sunday, July 25, 2010 | - Antwerp, Belgium | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Steelhead | ||
| Saturday, July 31, 2010 | - Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya | ||
| July, 2010 {Exact Date TBD} | - Putrajaya, Malaysia | Not Yet Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Calgary | ||
| Sunday, August 1, 2010 | - Calgary, Alberta, Canada | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Boulder* | ||
| Sunday, August 8, 2010 |
- Boulder, Colorado, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Germany | ||
| Sunday, August 15, 2010 |
- Wiesbaden, Germany | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens | ||
| Sunday, August 15, 2010 |
- Lake Stevens, Washington, USA | Open |
| • Timberman 70.3 | ||
| Sunday, August 22, 2010 |
- Gilford, New Hampshire, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Philippines | ||
| Sunday, August 22, 2010 | - Camarines Sur, Philippines | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Brazil | ||
| Sunday, August 28, 2010 | - Penha, Santa Catarina, Brazil | Not Yet Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Muskoka | ||
| Sunday, September 12, 2010 | - Huntsville, Ontario, Canada | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Branson* | ||
| Sunday, September 19, 2010 | - Branson, Missouri, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Cancun | ||
| Sunday, September 19, 2010 |
- Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Syracuse* | ||
| Sunday, September 19, 2010 |
- Syracuse, New York, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Augusta | ||
| Sunday, September 26, 2010 | - Augusta, Georgia, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Austin # | ||
| Sunday, October 17, 2010 | - Austin, Texas, USA | Open |
| • Ironman 70.3 Miami* # | ||
| Saturday, October 30, 2010 | - Miami, Florida, USA | Sold Out |
| • Ironman World Championship 70.3 | ||
| Saturday, November 13, 2010 | - Clearwater, Florida, USA | |
| • Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship | ||
| Sunday, December 5, 2010 | - Phuket, Thailand | |
| * = New Event | # = 2011 Ironman 70.3 Qualifying Event | |
Registration status as of: January 28, 2010
Additional Race Notes:
- The third running of Ironman 70.3 China which is held in conjunction with the Ironman China event moves back a month from April to March in 2010. The earlier date in March dramatically decreases the chances for a hot race day.
- Ironman 70.3 Series Race Map [via TRImapper.com]
Related Posts:
• Spirit of Racine Triathlon Becomes Ironman 70.3 Racine
• 5430 Long Course Tri Officially Becomes Ironman 70.3 Boulder
• EndorFUN Sports Re-Brands Half's to Ironman 70.3 Series Races
• New Ironman 70.3 Syracuse Race Added to 2010 Schedule
• Branson, Missouri to Host New Ironman 70.3 Race in 2010
