Ironman 70.3 Louisville

AUG
16
2026
IRONMAN 70.3 Louisville mixes a scenic Ohio River swim with rolling bike miles through Kentucky hills and a run past historic downtown parks. A 2027 World Championship qualifier, the race is currently paused for local road projects.
Sun 16 Aug 2026
Swim Run Bike

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Event overview

IRONMAN 70.3 Louisville is scheduled for August 16, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The event is organized by IRONMAN and is listed as accessible for free. The race page indicates the event carries a 2027 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualification designation. Registration is currently closed.

Course and status

The race format includes a swim in the Ohio River, a bike course through Kentucky rolling hills, and a run that passes downtown historic streets and parks. Course descriptors on the event page list the swim as "River" and both the bike and run as "Rolling." Reported environmental values include a high air temperature of 89 F / 31 C, a low air temperature of 72 F / 22 C, and an average water temperature of 80 F / 27 C.

IRONMAN 70.3 Louisville is currently on pause while road and highway improvement projects occur across multiple areas in the county. The event page references Louisville’s local sports heritage and attractions, including Muhammad Ali, the Kentucky Derby, and the Louisville Slugger. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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