Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz
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IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz
IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz is scheduled for September 13, 2026 in Santa Cruz, California, United States. The event combines ocean swimming, a road cycling leg, and a half-marathon run along the coast.
The course features a 1.2-mile ocean swim around the Santa Cruz Wharf, a 56-mile rolling bike on Highway 1, and a flat half-marathon that passes through parks and along coastal bluffs and finishes on Santa Cruz Beach. The event listing notes typical conditions with a high air temperature of 68 °F / 20 °C, a low of 56 °F / 13 °C, and an average water temperature of 61 °F / 16 °C.
Distances
- 1.2-mile ocean swim around the wharf
- 56-mile rolling bike on scenic Highway 1
- Half-marathon flat run through parks and coastal bluffs to a beach finish
The event is presented by IRONMAN and registration is listed as open for the September date. In post-event athlete surveys the race has received high rankings in swim and bike categories, including top placements in regional and global swim and bike results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
