IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Overview

The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship highlights the best-of-the-best in the sport of triathlon. Be part of triathlon history and join the IRONMAN Foundation in Taupo, New Zealand for the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

The World Championship is the pinnacle event in the global IRONMAN 70.3 calendar.

The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event expects to attract more than 6,000 athletes from over 100 global qualifying events in locations such as Australia, China, Spain, South Africa and the Americas.

The championship is part of a week-long festival which will include a range of lifestyle events for the community and visitors to enjoy.

Women race on Saturday, November 28 and men race on Sunday, November 29.

Tell me more

When you join the IRONMAN Foundation, you will have the satisfaction of crossing the finish line of an IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and changing the lives of countless local community members.

In 2020, the IRONMAN Foundation will:

Provide grant funding to support local nonprofit organizations
Provide 200 local children with backpacks full filled with healthy snacks, school supplies and personal notes from IRONMAN athletes through the We’ve Got Your Back(pack) Program
Conduct a service project the day after the race, giving athletes and their families a hands-on giveback experience.

Who can race with the IRONMAN Foundation at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship?

There are a limited number of spots available. To apply, contact IRONMAN Foundation Executive Director Sarah Hartmann at sarah.hartmann@ironman.com.

Qualification is not required, however, athletes will need to complete at least one IRONMAN 70.3 distance race before August 18, 2020.

What do I receive as an athlete?

A seven (7) night hotel package in Taupo, New Zealand
Exclusive cultural/cuisine experience
2 VIP Passes, with exclusive IRONMAN Foundation seating at Welcome and Awards Banquets
IRONMAN Foundation triathlon kit and gear
IRONMAN Foundation service project invitation