Race the scenic IRONMAN 70.3 Cartagena course featuring a bay swim, flat bike ride, and historic run through a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Colombian Caribbean.
The event begins with a 1.9 km (1.2 mile) swim in the calm waters of Las Ánimas Bay, followed by a 90 km (56 mile) flat bike ride along the coastal road towards Barranquilla. Athletes then complete a 21 km (13.1 mile) 2-loop run through Cartagena's historic walled city, finishing in front of the landmark El Torre del Reloj.
Your age group category will be reflective of your age as of December 31 of the event year. Participants can track their registration status in their IRONMAN profile and search participant names on the IRONMAN Tracker App prior to race day.
All cancellation requests must be received in writing via email at [email protected] no later than June 30, 2026 to be eligible for a $150.00 USD refund.
Neither transfers nor deferrals are permitted. Non-refundable fees include the $10.00 USD Federación Colombia de Triatlón fee and $10.00 USD Insurance fee.
The event starts with a 1.9 km (1.2 mi) bay swim in protected ocean waters at Bahía de las Ánimas, transitioning at Parque de la Marina. The 90 km (56 mi) bike course is mostly flat and fast, running from the Convention Center and Clock Tower along Vía al Mar towards Barranquilla with views of beaches and mangroves. The 21 km (13.1 mi) 2-loop run leads athletes through the cobblestone streets and colorful colonial architecture of Cartagena's historic walled city, finishing in front of El Torre del Reloj.
Swim Course (1.9 km / 1.2 miles): Takes place in the calm, protected sea waters of Bahía de las Ánimas in the Caribbean Sea. Spectators can view the swim from the Convention Center or nearby boardwalks and walls. Water temperature is around 80ºF (28ºC). Transition 1 is located at Parque de la Marina.
Bike Course (90 km / 56 miles): Starts near the Convention Center and Clock Tower towards Vía al Mar heading towards Barranquilla. The flat course allows high speeds alongside views of beaches and mangroves.
Run Course (21 km / 13.1 miles): A 2-loop route guiding participants through the Old City of Cartagena, featuring vibrant colonial architecture and UNESCO World Heritage sights, finishing in front of El Torre del Reloj.
Cartagena experiences tropical Caribbean climate on race days:
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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. The Competition Rules state that only the relay runner can cross the finish line; if the other team members cross the finish line with the runner, the team would receive a disqualification.
Contact the event email address to make any relay team member changes. Provide the details of which team member you wish to cancel and provide the full name and email address of the new team member.
Yes. All teams MUST arrive together for Athlete Check-In to ensure that all the materials are accounted for. During Athlete Check-In, athletes will be required to sign their own individual waivers.
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee. Please review the withdrawal policy to reference the partial refund options.
No. The relay team will receive one timing chip at bike check-in. The timing chip acts as a 'baton' and team members must hand-off the timing strap/chip to move forward to the next discipline.
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 as a DNF of the entire team.