"Cold-water ocean swim and rolling bike course in the rugged beauty of Costa Navarino."
🏊 Natación
Ocean swim in Costa Navarino
🚴 Bici
Rolling bike course through Costa Navarino region
🏃 Carrera
Run course through Costa Navarino
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in the same location · Surface: gravel
Clima
Typical race-day conditions: 20°C with 54% humidity.
Inscripción
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The Story
Ironman 70.3 Greece takes you to the cradle of athletic competition. The Aegean Sea swimming — warm, salty, historically charged opens the day in cold ocean water at 16°C. The bike course delivers 600m of climbing — rolling through Greek coastal hills and olive groves. The run brings you home through Costa Navarino, where Mediterranean running in the land of the original marathon.
Triathlon in the land that invented athletics — Aegean swimming, Greek hills, and 2,500 years of sporting DNA. Every race has a personality shaped by its geography, its climate, and its people. Ironman 70.3 Greece is worth the journey.
"Racing in Costa Navarino — the course shows you the real Greece, not the tourist version."
"Triathlon in the land that invented athletics — Aegean swimming, Greek hills, and 2,500 years of sporting DNA."
What It Feels Like
Ironman 70.3 Greece in Costa Navarino, Greece — an honest rolling course in mild conditions that rewards the well-prepared.
🏊 The Swim
Cold ocean swimming at 16°C. Wetsuits typically permitted and welcome.
🚴 The Bike
Rolling course with 600m of climbing. The rolling terrain rewards steady power output.
🏃 The Run
Through Costa Navarino in comfortable conditions (20°C average). Ideal running temperature for most athletes.
Legendary Moments
Ironman 70.3 Greece Launches
The race comes to Costa Navarino, bringing branded half-distance triathlon to the cradle of athletic competition.
💡 Insider Tips
- → Cold water preparation: 16°C requires acclimatisation. Swim in sub-18°C water at least 6-8 times before the race.
- → The 600m of climbing is honest but not extreme. Train for rolling terrain — steady power through undulations.
- → Arrive 2-3 days early to acclimatise and explore Costa Navarino. The travel experience is part of the value.
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FAQ
What distance is the Ironman 70.3 Greece? +
The Ironman 70.3 Greece is a Half Ironman / 70.3 distance triathlon: 1900m swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run (113km total) in Costa Navarino, Greece.
When is the Ironman 70.3 Greece? +
The next edition is on October 25, 2026. The race is typically held in October.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Ocean water at 16°C average. Wetsuits are allowed.
How hilly is the bike course? +
600m of climbing over 90km. Profile: rolling. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
15–25°C, 54% humidity, 16% rain chance, 22 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 5h 30m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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