Ironman 70.3 Cairns

JUN

13

2027

A half-distance triathlon in Cairns featuring an ocean swim at Palm Cove, a coastal bike ride on Captain Cook Highway, and a flat run along the Cairns Esplanade.

Sun 13 Jun 2027

Cairns,

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Middle distance 1.9 90 21.1 km

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IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns : event overview

IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns is a half-distance triathlon held in Cairns, QLD, Australia on June 13, 2027. The event uses coastal and city locations around Cairns and is listed as accessible for free attendance.

The swim takes place in the ocean at Palm Cove, starting from a palm-tree lined white sandy beach. The bike course heads onto Captain Cook Highway, a completely closed coastal highway with views of the Pacific Ocean and the Great Barrier Reef. The run is a flat course along the Cairns Esplanade and the main strip of Cairns, with spectator areas reported along much of the route.

Course and conditions recorded for the event include: swim: ocean; bike: rolling; run: flat. Typical reported temperatures are a high around 29 °C, a low around 18 °C, and an average water temperature near 23 °C. The event is noted as a qualifier for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and offers options to race as a relay team. The event is operated under the IRONMAN organization and lists Cairns Airport as a local venue reference. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

113 km

70.3 Miles