"Tropical triathlon in Playa del Coco — warm waters, lush scenery, and year-round sunshine."
🏊 Swim
Ocean swim in Playa del Coco
🚴 Bike
Rolling bike course through Playa del Coco region
🏃 Run
Run course through Playa del Coco
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in the same location · Surface: pavement
Weather
Typical race-day conditions: 23°C with 62% humidity.
Registration
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The Story
Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica takes you to Pacific coast of Costa Rica, land of pura vida. The warm Pacific ocean swim in tropical waters opens the day in temperate ocean water at 20°C. The bike course delivers 800m of climbing — rolling through tropical forest and volcanic terrain. The run brings you home through Playa del Coco, where coastal running in Central American warmth.
Pura vida triathlon — tropical Pacific water, volcanic terrain, and Costa Rican joy. Every race has a personality shaped by its geography, its climate, and its people. Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica is worth the journey.
"Racing in Playa del Coco — the course shows you the real Costa Rica, not the tourist version."
"Pura vida triathlon — tropical Pacific water, volcanic terrain, and Costa Rican joy."
What It Feels Like
Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica in Playa del Coco, Costa Rica — an honest hilly course in warm conditions that rewards the well-prepared.
🏊 The Swim
Cool ocean swimming at 20°C. Wetsuits may or may not be allowed depending on race-day temperature.
🚴 The Bike
Hilly course with 800m of climbing. The rolling terrain rewards steady power output.
🏃 The Run
Through Playa del Coco in comfortable conditions (23°C average). Ideal running temperature for most athletes.
Legendary Moments
Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica Launches
The race comes to Playa del Coco, bringing branded half-distance triathlon to Pacific coast of Costa Rica, land of pura vida.
💡 Insider Tips
- → The swim at 20°C may or may not be wetsuit-legal. Prepare for both scenarios.
- → The 800m of climbing is honest but not extreme. Train for rolling terrain — steady power through undulations.
- → Arrive 2-3 days early to acclimatise and explore Playa del Coco. The travel experience is part of the value.
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FAQ
What distance is the Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica? +
The Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica is a Half Ironman / 70.3 distance triathlon: 1900m swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run (113km total) in Playa del Coco, Costa Rica.
When is the Ironman 70.3 Costa Rica? +
Typically held in January on a Sunday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Ocean water at 20°C average. Wetsuits are allowed.
How hilly is the bike course? +
800m of climbing over 90km. Profile: rolling. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
19–31°C, 62% humidity, 39% rain chance, 11 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 5h 30m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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