50 Days Until the Inaugural Ironman 70.3 Tasmania
The inaugural Ironman 70.3 Tasmania is set to take place on 5th February. A challenging 90km bike course with the most vertical gain in Oceania.
Athletes from across Australia and around the world will descend on nipaluna/Hobart for the race to be held on Sunday 5th February.
- First-ever Ironman 70.3 in Tasmania
- 1.9km swim in the Derwent River
- 90km bike course with the most vertical gain of any Ironman 70.3 course in Oceania
- 21.1km run along the intercity cycleway
- Finish line at Princes Wharf No.1
- First indoor transition in the region at Princes Wharf No.1
Ironman 70.3 Tasmania will allow athletes to not only breathe in all the stunning scenery the region has to offer, but also take on a spectacular and challenging course in and around Hobart.
Athletes racing at Ironman 70.3 Tasmania will complete a 1.9km swim course in the Derwent River that hugs the historic Battery Point before embarking on a 90km ride with the most vertical gain of any Ironman 70.3 bike course in Oceania. The 21.1km run will follow the intercity cycleway out past the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Princes Wharf No.1 will be the final destination;the world-famous red carpet at the Ironman 70.3 finish line.
Carl Smith, Regional Director for The Ironman Group Oceania, said that preparations were progressing well with 50 days remaining.
“It’s been great to see the excitement build amongst athletes and the community since we announced Ironman 70.3 Tasmania, and with just 50 days remaining until race day that excitement will continue to grow,” said Smith. “Our team has worked hard to create an event that will provide an exceptional racing experience while also showing off the region to the more than 1,200 athletes who will be on the start line,” he said.
“Ironman 70.3 Tasmania will be a race experience to remember for athletes, their friends and families, and the local community,” he said. “Not only will it be the southernmost Ironman 70.3 event in the world, it will also include the first indoor transition in the region at Princes Wharf No.1, so there will be loads of opportunities for spectators to get close to the action and experience what Ironman 70.3 racing is all about.”
