Race the iconic IRONMAN 70.3 Rio de Janeiro course featuring an ocean swim, flat bike ride, and scenic flat run. Set against extraordinary landscapes such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, this event delivers an unmatched triathlon experience in the birthplace of triathlon in Brazil.
Renowned for its exceptional organization, passionate spectators, vibrant culture, and beautiful beaches, the Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Rio de Janeiro provides a perfect blend of sport and tourism.
Athletes will swim in the refreshing waters of Copacabana, cycle through Avenida Atlântica until Novo Rio Terminal, run a flat half-marathon along Aterro do Flamengo, and cross the finish line at Marina da Glória.
The course features a 1,900 m 1-lap ocean swim at Copacabana Beach, a flat 90 km bike course from Copacabana heading downtown via Botafogo, Flamengo, and Marcello Alencar Tunnel to Rodoviária Novo Rio, and a 21 km flat 3-lap run along Aterro do Flamengo finishing at Marina da Glória.
The 1,900 m course consists of 1 lap on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana beach, stage for the country’s main swimming events including the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Athletes leave Copacabana heading downtown via Botafogo, Flamengo, Santos Dumont Airport, following the Marcello Alencar Tunnel until reaching Rodoviária Novo Rio (km 15). Turns will be clearly differentiated and signaled between LAP 1 and LAP 2.
The 21 km race is held in 3 laps around Aterro do Flamengo on a predominantly flat course surrounded by Rio de Janeiro's iconic beaches.
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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.
No. Only the run leg relay participant can cross the finish line. Crossing the finish line together results in disqualification.
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 member.
Yes. All teams MUST arrive together for Athlete Check-In to sign individual waivers and collect their materials.
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee according to the withdrawal policy.
No. The relay team receives one timing chip at bike check-in, which acts as a baton transferred between disciplines.
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.
No. Failure to complete the swim or bike course within the time constraints will result in a DNF for the entire team.
If a relay pen is provided, team members gather there to hand off the timing chip. If no relay pen is provided, members meet at the bike rack.