Ironman 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities
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IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities
IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities is a half distance triathlon held in Richland, Washington, on September 20, 2026. The event uses a centralized venue and is described as having straightforward race logistics.
The course includes a current-assisted downriver swim in the Columbia River, a rolling bike through local wine country, and a flat run on park and paved trails. Distances are:
- 1.2 mile downriver swim in the Columbia River
- 56 mile rolling bike through orchards and vineyards
- 13.1 mile flat run finishing at Columbia Point Park
Typical conditions noted for the event include warm water and sunny late-season weather. Average water temperature is listed as 70 °F / 21 °C. Daytime air temperatures are shown near 78 °F / 25 °C and lows near 50 °F / 10 °C. The Tri-Cities region reports more than 300 days of sunshine.
The venue sits at the confluence of the Snake, Yakima, and Columbia Rivers and is located in Washington wine country. The area includes over 200 wineries within 50 miles and is within driving distance of Spokane, Seattle, and Portland. The event has received recognition in athlete surveys, ranking among top events for recommendation and swim in North America. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
