Ironman 70.3 Ohio
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Event overview
IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio is scheduled for July 19, 2026, in Sandusky, Ohio, United States. The event is Flex90 eligible and serves as an IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship qualifier. In athlete surveys from 2024, the event ranked #2 Best Race (overall satisfaction), #4 Best Bike, and #5 Most Recommended.
Course and conditions
The race is held along Lake Erie's shoreline and features a ferry boat swim start. Course legs include:
- 1.2-mile swim in Lake Erie
- 56-mile bike on fast, flat rural farmland roads
- 13.1-mile run through historic downtown Sandusky
Reported typical conditions list a high air temperature of 80 F / 27 C, a low of 63 F / 17 C, and an average water temperature of 77 F / 25 C. The bike route passes through Erie and Sandusky Counties and the run is described as spectator-lined through downtown. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.