Ironman 70.3 Cairns
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IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns : event overview
IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns is a half-distance triathlon held in Cairns, Queensland, with the race base at Cairns Airport. The event uses a coastal swim start at Palm Cove in the ocean, a bike course that follows the Captain Cook Highway along the coast, and a run course that finishes along the Cairns Esplanade.
The swim is staged in open ocean waters; the site lists an average water temperature of 23 °C. The bike course runs on a completely closed coastal highway and is described as rolling, offering views of the Pacific Ocean and the Great Barrier Reef. The run is described as flat and takes place along the main strip of Cairns, where supporters line the route.
The venue sits in Tropical North Queensland, in the area where the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest meet, and the event page notes typical high and low air temperatures of about 28 °C and 18 °C respectively. The race is presented by IRONMAN and carries the standard half-distance designation of 70.3 miles. Additional athlete resources referenced for the event include course rules, race-week information, and an athlete guide. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
