IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns
About the race
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns featuring a swim at Palm Cove, a bike ride onto Captain Cook Highway with views of the Pacific Ocean, and a run along the beautiful Cairns Esplanade.
Featuring a palm-tree lined, white sandy beach start line, a completely closed coastal highway with breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef for your ride, and finishing off with a flat and fun run course down the main strip of Cairns lined with cheering supporters.
ROUVY Transition 1
Transition 1 is located on the beachfront of Palm Cove. After exiting the water, athletes run to Palm Cove Esplanade to their dedicated bike rack spot. Change into bike gear from the BLUE BIKE BAG, pack away swim gear, drop the bag with volunteers, and proceed to Bike Exit onto Captain Cook Highway.
Facilities provided include toilets, accessible toilets, bike pumps, bike mechanics, water, vaseline, sunscreen, first aid, and period products.
ROUVY Transition 2
Transition 2 is located 30km South of Palm Cove in Fogarty Park, Cairns. Dismount on Cairns Esplanade and follow the red carpet to allocated bike spots to access RED RUN BAGS before heading out onto the Run Course.
Facilities include toilets, accessible toilets, bike pumps, bike mechanics, water, vaseline, sunscreen, first aid, and period products.
Relay Teams
Share the experience by entering as a team of two or three athletes across the swim, bike, and run legs. All participants must be 18 years of age on race day.
What your entry includes
The course
The 1.9km single-lap ocean swim starts at Palm Cove off Williams Esplanade. The 90km bike course heads north along Captain Cook Highway towards Port Douglas, passing Rex Lookout and turning at Yule Point at Thala Beach before continuing south via Yorkeys Knob Road into Cairns CBD. The run course is flat along the Cairns Esplanade.
ROKA Swim Course - 1.9km
The 1.9km ROKA Swim course is situated at Palm Cove. The single lap course goes from Swim Start off Williams Esplanade to Swim Exit further North towards transition. Athletes head out and turn right at the first white turning buoy, after which all other buoys will be on the left-hand side until reaching the pink-coloured buoy turn to Swim Exit.
Swim start is a self-seeded Rolling Start with four starting zones chosen based on estimated swim time.
ZOOT Bike Course - 90km
Exiting T1 at Palm Cove, athletes ride North onto Captain Cook Highway towards Port Douglas, climbing to Rex Lookout with ocean views. The turn is at Yule Point at Thala Beach before returning South past Palm Cove, through Yorkeys Knob Road, re-joining Captain Cook Highway into Cairns CBD and T2 at Fogarty Park.
Race weekend schedule
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Good to know
How do I add my story to a race registration?
Log into your IRONMAN Profile and navigate to the Registrations page. Hover over the event of your choice and click on Race Details. Click on Tell Us Your Story and share your background and inspiration.
Are two-person Relay Teams permitted?
Yes. A two-person relay can complete the race with any combination of disciplines. Relay teams may later add a third person if they wish.
Can I be a team member on two different relay teams?
No. Team members are only allowed to compete on one relay team.
How do I request to switch a Relay Member?
Contact the event email address to make any relay team member changes, providing details of the team member to cancel and the full name and email address of the new team member.
If I am the swimmer or cyclist, how do I receive my finisher medal and finisher items?
All team members receive a medal. If not all team members cross the finish line, the runner will collect finisher items for the rest of the team.
What is the Withdrawal Policy for a Relay Team?
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee according to the withdrawal policy.
Does each Relay Team Member receive a timing chip?
No. The relay team receives one timing chip at bike check-in which acts as a baton and must be handed off between team members in transition.
What is the award process for Relay Teams?
Awards are given in three relay categories: female, male, and mixed. The top three places are awarded and all team members receive an award.
Do all Relay Team Members need to be the same age and gender?
No. Relay team members can be comprised of a mix of gender and age. All participants must be 18 years of age on race day.
Do all Relay Team Members need to attend Athlete Check-In?
Each team member is required to attend Check-In during specified times. The first team member to attend Check-In will receive the Race Kit to distribute to other members.
How does transition work for Relay Teams?
Changeovers occur at the bike racking position or designated Teams changeover area where team members exchange the timing chip. Athletes must have the chip from the swimmer before unracking the bike, and must rack the bike before passing the chip to the runner.
If a team member fails to make the course cut-off, can other team members still complete their leg of the race?
Relay Team Members may be allowed to continue onto the course at the discretion of the Transition Manager, but will receive an official result of DNF.
Can all team members cross the finish line together?
Yes, there is a relay meeting point before the finish line where relay team members can join the runner to finish together.
What will a Relay Team need to bring to Athlete Check-In?
All relay team members must bring a photo I.D. and ensure they are registered into their team prior to Check-In.