Ironman Announces 2023 Global Triclub Championship Series Schedule

IRONMAN announced its 2023 global IRONMAN TriClub Championship Series which includes ten events across multiple regions around the world: the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and Oceania. The series includes eight half-distance IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons and two full-distance IRONMAN^® triathlons, all of which will include localized experiences customized for IRONMAN TriClub members, in addition to highlighting and supporting the local community of athletes.

The TriClub Championship events will also feature exclusive benefits including welcome parties, custom welcome gifts, exclusive course previews, enhanced TriClub villages, custom TriClub awards, and elevated TriClub awards ceremonies.

Introduced in 2012, the IRONMAN TriClub Program is designed to help triathlon clubs drive membership, provide networking opportunities, build community, and create a sense of friendly competition. Throughout the year, participating clubs earn points every time their athletes cross an IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 finish line. Each club is assigned to a division based on the club’s membership size. The club in each division that accumulates the greatest number of points by the end of the calendar year receives the title of IRONMAN TriClub World Champion.

“TriClubs are a fundamental piece of the IRONMAN and greater triathlon community, and the TriClub Championship events foster unique environments for regional friendly competition,” said Casey Taker, Global Director of Athlete Development for The IRONMAN Group. “The thousands of IRONMAN TriClubs around the world have created a global support network for IRONMAN athletes and their lifestyle. The IRONMAN TriClub Championship Series is an opportunity to celebrate these clubs, the culture and tradition they bring to the sport of triathlon, and the idea of universal connectivity through a common language, IRONMAN racing.”

The global IRONMAN TriClub Championship Series is the pinnacle of the IRONMAN TriClub Program. Globally, all clubs registered with the IRONMAN TriClub program can compete for the ultimate prize – being crowned an IRONMAN TriClub Champion. Along with featuring exclusive benefits and a unique local experience, the Championship events provide the chance to compete against other clubs.

2023 IRONMAN TriClub Championship Series Event Schedule

Americas

• IRONMAN 70.3 Latin American TriClub Championship: IRONMAN 70.3 Panama presented by Heineken 0.0 (March 12, 2023)

Come and race in Panama where the Northern and Southern world connect. Rich in history, a modern city and amazing mountains, beaches and an untamed rainforest. You will swim 1.2 miles in one of the Seven Wonders of the modern world The Panama Canal, a 56-mile flat and fast bike course with contrasting views of the Old City and the modernity of the Panama City skyline, and will run 13.1 miles at the Amador Causeway with the amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, the Panama Canal and the Bridge of The Americas.www.ironman.com/im703-panama

• Southwest Region: Athletic Brewing Co. IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside (April 1, 2023)

Start the race season where triathlons originated in beautiful Southern California with the beach breeze and chill vibes. The 2023 Athletic Brewing Co. IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside event is the first race on the North American circuit with a stacked pro field that is sure to test athletes’ winter training. The rolling hills and beautiful scenery will keep athletes going from start to finish. www.ironman.com/im703-oceanside

• West Region: IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria (May 28, 2023)

The IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria race is as much about the course as it is the destination. The course is best described by its beauty and simplicity, which keeps triathletes coming back year after year.  From beautiful lakes to lush rain forests and historic towns, this race has it all. Athletes can bring the family for an all-things outdoor vacation and explore the wild beauty of the island while whale watching, sea kayaking, exploring by sea plane and more. www.ironman.com/im703-victoria

• Southeast Region: Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge (June 4, 2023)

Athletes can experience the Blue Ridge Mountains like never before while kicking off the season with an epic early summer race at the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge race. No other bike course on the circuit showcases such natural beauty as athletes “ride the ridge” and take on the famous climb, Bear Wallow Gap. www.ironman.com/im703-virginia-blue-ridge

• Midwest Region: Maytag IRONMAN 70.3 Steelhead (June 25, 2023)

This is the race weekend getaway athletes need to experience before the craziness of summer begins. Athletes start their day on a scenic journey through Southwest Michigan, traversing through wine country and beaches to the finish line. Premium vacation amenities are close by to help athletes unwind and toast to a job well done. www.ironman.com/im703-steelhead

• Northeast Region: IRONMAN 70.3 Maine (July 30, 2023)

This charming capital offers athletes that getaway race they’ve been looking for. Th IRONMAN 70.3 Maine event features a downriver swim in the Kennebec River, rolling hills on the bike and a run along the canopy tree-lined Kennebec River Rail Trail. www.ironman.com/im703-maine

• IRONMAN North American TriClub Championship: IRONMAN Wisconsin, Part of the VinFast IRONMAN US Series (Sept. 10, 2023)

140.6 miles of pure excitement, emotion, and spirit welcome athletes at the annual IRONMAN Wisconsin race, part of the VinFast IRONMAN US Series. The legendary run up the helix as athletes head towards T1, the run under the bright lights of the illustrious Camp Randall Stadium, and the relentless spirit of the Badger State are iconic experiences of this historic event. www.ironman.com/im-wisconsin

EMEA

• IRONMAN 70.3 European TriClub Championship: IRONMAN 70.3 Marbella (May 7, 2023)

Start the season with a hint of summer weather in an alluring adventure on the Costa del Sol, Spain. Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and the beautiful Andalucian mountains, the European TriClub Championship will bring together and celebrate clubs from around Europe.www.ironman.com/im703-marbella

• IRONMAN 70.3 African TriClub Championship: IRONMAN 70.3 Mossel Bay (November 19, 2023)

Offering the scenic beauty of the Outeniqua Mountains, azure blue sea, rolling green hills, rich agriculture, aloes, dolphins, and whales, Mossel Bay is a place one can only describe as paradise. www.ironman.com/im703-mossel-bay

Oceania

• IRONMAN Oceania TriClub Championship: National Storage IRONMAN Australia (May 7, 2023)

For 36 years now, athletes have experienced a truly unique swim in the calm water of Hastings River, a spectacular ride alongside the Pacific Ocean and a high-energy run in the heart of Port Macquarie, with crowds cheering them all the way to the finish line.www.ironman.com/im-australia