Ironman 70.3 North Carolina

OCT
17
2026
IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina returns to Wilmington on October 17, 2026, featuring a current assisted ocean swim, flat bike and rolling run with a finish across from the Battleship North Carolina. A 2027 Worlds qualifier and Flex90 eligible.
Sat 17 Oct 2026
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IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina : event details

IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina is scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. The event is listed as Flex90 eligible and is noted as a 2027 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualifier. The host city is described as a coastal destination with beaches, a historic downtown, and local seafood. The race finish is located across from the Battleship North Carolina. Reported climate indicators for the event show a high air temperature of 68 °F / 20 °C, a low of 43 °F / 6 °C, and an average water temperature of 67 °F / 19 °C.

Course and format

The course begins beachside at Wrightsville Beach and includes a current-assisted ocean swim. The bike course is described as flat. The run is described as rolling and is elsewhere referred to as mostly flat. The event page lists course-related resources such as an athlete guide, event schedule, traffic impact notes, and race-week information. The race has received athletes' choice recognition in swim and run course categories in regional rankings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Half Marathon
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Swim
Bike