"Fast and flat — Cartagena's Ironman 70.3 Cartagena is built for personal bests."
🏊 Swim
Ocean swim in Cartagena
🚴 Bike
Flat and fast bike course through Cartagena region
🏃 Run
Run course through Cartagena
Transition Details
T1/T2 are in different locations · Surface: gravel
Weather
Typical race-day conditions: 22°C with 58% humidity.
Registration
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The Story
Ironman 70.3 Cartagena takes you to Cartagena, the Caribbean jewel of Colombia. The warm Caribbean ocean swim off the Colombian coast opens the day in warm ocean water at 23°C. The bike course delivers 200m of climbing — flat-to-rolling tropical roads through Colombian countryside. The run brings you home through Cartagena, where Cartagena's walled city and waterfront.
Caribbean Colombia — warm water, colonial history, and Latin American triathlon energy. Every race has a personality shaped by its geography, its climate, and its people. Ironman 70.3 Cartagena is worth the journey.
"Racing in Cartagena — the course shows you the real Colombia, not the tourist version."
"Caribbean Colombia — warm water, colonial history, and Latin American triathlon energy."
What It Feels Like
Ironman 70.3 Cartagena in Cartagena, Colombia — an honest flat course in mild conditions that rewards the well-prepared.
🏊 The Swim
Warm ocean swimming at 23°C. Wetsuits may or may not be allowed depending on race-day temperature.
🚴 The Bike
Flat course with 200m of climbing. A power course where aero position and sustained wattage determine the bike split.
🏃 The Run
Through Cartagena in comfortable conditions (22°C average). Ideal running temperature for most athletes.
Legendary Moments
Ironman 70.3 Cartagena Launches
The race comes to Cartagena, bringing branded half-distance triathlon to Cartagena, the Caribbean jewel of Colombia.
💡 Insider Tips
- → The swim at 23°C may or may not be wetsuit-legal. Prepare for both scenarios.
- → The 200m of climbing is honest but not extreme. Train for rolling terrain — steady power through undulations.
- → Arrive 2-3 days early to acclimatise and explore Cartagena. The travel experience is part of the value.
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FAQ
What distance is the Ironman 70.3 Cartagena? +
The Ironman 70.3 Cartagena is a Half Ironman / 70.3 distance triathlon: 1900m swim, 90km bike, and 21.1km run (113km total) in Cartagena, Colombia.
When is the Ironman 70.3 Cartagena? +
Typically held in December on a Saturday.
Water temperature and wetsuit rules? +
Ocean water at 23°C average. Wetsuit rules are conditional — forbidden above 24.5°C.
How hilly is the bike course? +
200m of climbing over 90km. Profile: flat. Drafting not allowed.
What's the weather like on race day? +
15–29°C, 58% humidity, 42% rain chance, 13 km/h winds.
Average finish time? +
Approximately 5h 30m. Varies with conditions and athlete experience.
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