Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz
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IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz
IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz is a half distance triathlon held in Santa Cruz, California. The event is scheduled for September 13, 2026, and takes place along the coastal area of Santa Cruz with start and finish locations near the beach and harbor.
The race course is composed of three segments:
- 1.2-mile ocean swim around the Santa Cruz Wharf
- 56-mile bike along scenic Highway 1
- Half-marathon flat run through parks and along coastal bluffs to a beach finish line
Course notes in the event information describe the swim as occurring in the Pacific Ocean with the Santa Cruz Wharf as a backdrop. The bike is described as rolling along coastal roads, and the run follows flat coastal paths and bluffs, finishing on the sand at Santa Cruz Beach. Typical event weather figures listed include high and low air temperatures of about 68 °F / 20 °C and 56 °F / 13 °C, and an average water temperature near 61 °F / 16 °C.
The event has been recognised in athlete surveys for its swim and bike segments, with ranking positions noted for both global and North American categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
