Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz
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IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz : race overview
IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz is a half distance triathlon held in Santa Cruz, California. The course combines an ocean swim near the Santa Cruz Wharf, a multi-mile bike along the coastal Highway 1 corridor, and a half-marathon run that follows parks and coastal bluffs to a sandy beach finish.
Distances:
- 1.2-mile ocean swim around the Santa Cruz Wharf
- 56-mile rolling bike along scenic Highway 1
- 13.1-mile flat half marathon through parks and coastal bluffs to the beach
The event is scheduled for September 13, 2026, in Santa Cruz, CA. Typical race-day conditions noted on the event page show daytime highs near 68 °F (20 °C), lows near 56 °F (13 °C), and an average water temperature around 61 °F (16 °C). The course routing emphasizes coastal scenery, with the bike course following Highway 1 and the run course running along coastal bluffs and parkland before finishing on Santa Cruz Beach.
Event materials describe a local beach culture context for the race and note amenities for athletes and spectators in the host city. Athlete survey results listed for the event include top rankings in the IRONMAN Athletes' Choice Awards for swim and bike categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
