Race through IRONMAN 70.3 Panama's vibrant cityscape and scenic coastline. Enjoy a flat, fast course with warm weather and rich local culture. Welcome to Panama City — a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital where modern skyscrapers meet rich history and tropical beauty. Framed by the sparkling Pacific Ocean and home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World — the legendary Panama Canal — this city offers an unforgettable race setting.
Athletes will enjoy breathtaking views of the Panama skyline, the historic Casco Viejo, and the iconic Puente de las Américas, all while racing just steps away from the canal that changed global trade forever.
Why race in Panama?
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Experience the thrills of an IRONMAN 70.3 race day by sharing the fun and entering as a team. Whether preparing for your first IRONMAN 70.3 relay or returning for another epic experience, racing in a team allows participants to split the disciplines across two or three members.
Lodging, transportation, and local tips are available to ensure your race week is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
The event features a flat and fast course in Panama City. The swim is a 1.2-mile point-to-point ocean swim in the Panama Canal on the Pacific side. The bike course is a 56-mile, 3-loop flat course taking riders through the Amador Causeway, Cinta Costera, Via Israel, and Panama Viejo. The run course is a 13.1-mile, 3-loop flat route extending to Isla Naos and the Panama Convention Center in Amador.
Participants will swim 1.2 miles (1.9 km) in the Panama Canal Pacific side in a point-to-point swim. The swim starts at the Balboa Yacht Club and finishes 300m after the Biomuseo. Spectators will have a great view of the entire swim course from the Calzada de Amador boardwalk.
Athletes will take on a 56-mile (90 km) bike course starting at the iconic Biomuseo, featuring a 3-loop route between the Amador Causeway, Cinta Costera, Via Israel, and Panama Viejo. Along the way, riders will experience the unique contrast between the colonial charm of Casco Viejo and the modern skyline of Panama City, as well as views of the historic ruins of Old Panama. This flat and fast course is designed to maintain high average speeds while providing a scenic urban ride.
The three-loop run course takes athletes on a 13.1-mile (21 km) journey through one of the most energetic sections of the race. The route extends to Isla Naos and the Panama Convention Center, providing waterfront views of the Panama Canal and the Bridge of the Americas along with support from the crowd.
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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. Competition Rules state that only the relay runner can cross the finish line; if other team members cross with the runner, the team would receive a disqualification. All other relay participants will be able to access post-race finish line athlete areas, excluding the finish line secure zone.
Contact the event email address to make any relay team member changes. Provide the details of which team member you wish to cancel along with 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 materials are accounted for. Each member will sign their individual waiver. A relay team receives one packet containing: swim cap, bike label, helmet label, and a bib.
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee. Please review the withdrawal policy for 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. Relay athletes must keep the ankle strap and chip on their ankle until making the transfer in transition.
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 the race provides a relay pen, only the cyclist is allowed in transition; they must get the chip from the swimmer before un-racking the bike and must rack the bike before passing the chip to the runner. If no relay pen is provided, team members meet at the bike rack to transfer the timing chip.