Ironman 70.3 Cairns
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About the race
IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns is a half distance triathlon held in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The event is scheduled for June 13, 2027 and is based at Cairns Airport. The race format includes a swim, bike, and run covering a total of 70.3 miles.
The swim takes place at Palm Cove in the ocean. The bike course travels onto Captain Cook Highway and offers coastal views of the Pacific Ocean and the Great Barrier Reef. The run follows the Cairns Esplanade along the main strip of the city and is described as flat and spectator friendly.
Weather and course notes provided for the event include typical high and low air temperatures of about 83 F 29 C and 65 F 18 C, and an average water temperature of about 73 F 23 C. The event listing notes it is a World Championship qualifier and that entries are available through the event offers information. The race is described as occurring within Tropical North Queensland, with the surrounding area including the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Event resources mentioned include an athlete guide, bike transfers and shuttle buses, local training clubs, and volunteer information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
