Ironman 70.3 North Carolina
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IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina
IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina is a half-distance triathlon held in Wilmington, North Carolina on October 17, 2026. The race course begins beachside at Wrightsville Beach, includes a primarily flat bike through the surrounding countryside, and features a run that finishes across from Battleship North Carolina on the Wilmington waterfront.
The event description notes a current-assisted swim, a flat bike course, and a mostly flat run profile. Typical conditions listed for the event period include a high air temperature of about 68 °F (20 °C), a low air temperature near 43 °F (6 °C), and an average water temperature around 67 °F (19 °C).
Wilmington is presented as a coastal host city with small-town appeal, Southern hospitality, historic downtown streets, beaches, and locally caught seafood. The event page also highlights athlete feedback rankings: the race placed third for Best Swim Course in North America, third for Best Run Course in North America, and fifth for Best Run Course globally in the IRONMAN Athletes' Choice Awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
