Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz
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IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz : event overview
IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz is a half distance triathlon held in Santa Cruz, California. The event is scheduled for September 13, 2026, and stages all three triathlon disciplines along the coast and near the harbor.
The course layout described for the race includes a 1.2 mile ocean swim around the Santa Cruz Wharf, a 56 mile bike course that follows scenic Highway 1, and a half marathon run that passes through parks and along coastal bluffs, with a finish on the sandy shore at Santa Cruz Beach. Reported temperatures for the event period show typical highs near 68 °F / 20 °C, lows near 56 °F / 13 °C, and an average water temperature around 61 °F / 16 °C.
The race has received athlete recognition in post-event surveys. In recent Athletes' Choice Awards the event placed first for swim globally and in North America, and received top-three rankings for the bike discipline both globally and in North America.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 1.2 mile ocean swim around the Santa Cruz Wharf
- 56 mile bike along Highway 1
- Half marathon run along coastal bluffs and parks
