IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain

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About the race

Race IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain featuring a swim in front of Reef Island, a bike ride passing by iconic landmarks, and a run through the heart of the city. This race is a celebration of triathlon and Middle Eastern culture over a weekend full of family-friendly events.

The course continues to delight athletes with fast and unique layouts, including a bike leg that takes in part of the Bahrain International Circuit race track.

Participants can enter as Individuals or Relay Teams. Early registrants on or before September 13, 2026, qualify for Flex90 early entry benefits.

Flex90 Early Entry Benefits

Register on or before 13th September 2026 to qualify for Flex90 benefits, including Fee-Free Transfer and Partial Refund options if your plans change.

What your entry includes

Event Gear
Backpack (Individuals), Sling Bag (Relays)
Finisher Gear
Medal, Jacket (Individuals), T-Shirt (Relays)
On-Course Nutrition and Post Race Food
Age Group Awards

The course

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Swim: One-loop 1.9 km (1.2 mile) rectangular L-shaped layout starting in front of Reef Island along left turns back to the lagoon bank. Bike: One-loop 90 km (56.1 mile) flat course starting from Reef Island, passing World Trade Centre and Bahrain International Circuit. Run: Four-loop 21.1 km (13.1 mile) flat course from Reef Island towards Financial Harbour and back.

Historical Weather

Race weekend historical weather conditions:

  • 2025: Air High 82° F / 28° C, Low 74° F / 24° C; Water 74° F / 23° C
  • 2024: Air High 73° F / 23° C, Low 66° F / 19° C; Water 72° F / 22° C
  • 2023: Air High 78° F / 26° C, Low 70° F / 21° C; Water 73° F / 23° C

Race weekend schedule

Tuesday, 8 December 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRONMAN Village Expo
Tuesday, 8 December 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRONKIDS Village
Tuesday, 8 December 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRONMAN Village Expo
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRONKIDS Village
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Press Conference
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pro Race Briefing
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 7:00 PM
Opening Ceremony / Welcome Banquet
Wednesday, 9 December 2026 8:00 PM
Race Briefing (Age Group Athletes)
Thursday, 10 December 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Swim Practice
Thursday, 10 December 2026 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRONMAN Village Expo
Thursday, 10 December 2026 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRONKIDS Village
Thursday, 10 December 2026 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration
Thursday, 10 December 2026 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Bike Check In
Thursday, 10 December 2026 2:15 PM - 5:00 PM
IRONKIDS
Friday, 11 December 2026 5:00 AM
Transition Opens
Friday, 11 December 2026 6:00 AM
Transition Closes
Friday, 11 December 2026 6:20 AM
Swim Start (Pro Men)
Friday, 11 December 2026 6:23 AM
Swim Start (Pro Women)
Friday, 11 December 2026 6:30 AM
Swim Start (Age Group)
Friday, 11 December 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRONMAN Village Expo
Friday, 11 December 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IRONKIDS Village
Friday, 11 December 2026 10:00 AM
First Athlete In
Friday, 11 December 2026 10:30 AM
Flower Ceremony
Friday, 11 December 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bike Checkout
Friday, 11 December 2026 7:00 PM
Awards Ceremony / Banquet
Friday, 11 December 2026 8:15 PM
Slot Allocation

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How does pricing and registration for a relay team work?

During registration, the team captain creates the relay team by selecting a team name and adding at least one team member to claim the entry.Team members who receive a registration claim email from the captain can complete their registration directly via that link.If additional team members need to be added later, the team captain must contact the event email address. The new team member will then receive an email invitation to register.At the checkout, the team captain pays the full registration fee.Depending on the federation requirements of the host country, some team members may be required to purchase a one-day license during registration.

Are two-person relay teams permitted?

Yes. Relay teams must consist of two or three athletes.Two-person teams may divide the swim, bike, and run legs in any combination.A third team member may be added later if desired, up to two weeks prior to race day.

Can I be a team member on two different relay teams?

No. Each athlete may only compete on one relay team per event.

Do all relay team members need to be the same age and gender?

No. Relay teams may include athletes of different ages and genders.All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.

How do I request to switch a relay member?

Only the team captain may request team changes.Please contact the event email address (available on the Contact page) and include:The name of the team member to be removedThe full name and email address of the new team memberAll changes must be completed no later than 10 days before race day.

My team partner did not receive the registration link. How can I resend it to them?

As team captain, you can resend the registration email through your IRONMAN profile:Log into your profile at https://my.ironman.comClick on “Registrations” in the left bar Click on “Race Details” of your event registration Click on “Manage Registration” and a new site opens automatically Click on “Registration Claims” on the left column If you have any unclaimed team member registrations, then you will see a red button “Resend emails for unclaimed registrations”. If you click on that button, all your team members, who did not yet claim their registration, will receive an email with a registration link to join your team registration for that event.

What is the withdrawal policy for a relay team?

Relay team captains may be eligible for a partial refund, depending on the timing of the withdrawal.Please refer to the Relay Teams page for full refund details and deadlines.

Do all relay team members need to attend athlete onsite registration?

Yes. All relay team members must attend athlete onsite registration together.Each relay team will receive:One bib numberOne race package including: swim cap, bike sticker, helmet sticker, and two bibsEach team member will also receive their own race bag and finisher t-shirt.

What will a relay team need to bring to athlete onsite registration?

All relay team members must present a valid photo ID.Teams must be complete no later than two weeks before race day.Any outstanding changes must be requested via the event email address before athlete onsite registration.

Does each relay team member receive a timing chip?

No. Each relay team receives one timing chip, which acts as a relay “baton”.The cyclist collects the timing chip at bike check-in.The chip is transferred between athletes during transitions.The ankle strap and chip must always be worn until handed over.After finishing, the runner must return the timing chip to the cyclist so it can be returned during bike check-out.

How are transition bags managed for relay teams? Where should relay team members leave their equipment?

Transition bag management for relay teams may vary depending on the event and venue setup.In general, each relay team member is responsible for managing their own equipment for their race leg. Transition bag availability (bag racks, designated relay areas) will be communicated on a race-by-race basis.Relay team members should refer to the specific relay team page for their event, which will provide detailed information on transition setup, bag usage, and where equipment should be placed on race day.

Dec 11, 2026
IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain
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