Experience IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland in Rapperswil-Jona. Participants swim in the crystal-clear waters of Obersee, tackle a hilly bike course with scenic views, and run through the historic medieval town, along the lakeside, and up the famous "Stairway to Heaven".
The race offers individual general entry as well as relay team entries, allowing teams of two or three athletes to divide the swim, bike, and run disciplines.
Athletes registering early may qualify for the Flex90 offer, which provides flexible options such as fee-free transfers and partial refunds subject to registration deadlines.
The transition zone is reached over a short run of approximately 100m from the swim exit. In the transition area, you will find a water station and relay waiting areas before entering the bag racking area.
Facilities & Services: Toilets, changing tents, benches, bike mechanic, bike pumps, lost chip service, spare transition bags, bottle fill station, and water station.
After completing the two loops of the bike course, enter transition from Oberseestrasse. Re-rack your bike, change into running gear, hang your red bag back on the rack, and start your run towards Strandweg.
Flex90 offers early registration flexibility during the first 90 days. Benefits include fee-free transfers and partial refund options for qualified early registrants.
The event consists of a lake swim in Obersee, a hilly two-loop bike course featuring demanding climbs and panoramic views of the Swiss landscape, and a two-loop run course navigating medieval town streets, the lakeside, and the 'stairway to heaven'.
Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Obersee for a refreshing and scenic swim. This lake offers a smooth experience with views of the surrounding landscape.
Cut off time: 1h10
Ride through a challenging and scenic bike course featuring rolling hills, panoramic views, demanding climbs, and rewarding descents through the Swiss landscape.
Cut off time (Swim + T1 + Bike): 5h15
Navigate a run through the medieval streets of Rapperswil-Jona, along the lakeside, and up the famous 'stairway to heaven'.
Cut off time (Swim + T1 + Bike + T2 + Run): 7h30
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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.
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.
No. Each athlete may only compete on one relay team per event.
No. Relay teams may include athletes of different ages and genders. All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.
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 removed, The full name and email address of the new team member. All changes must be completed no later than 10 days before race day.
As team captain, you can resend the registration email through your IRONMAN profile: Log into your profile at https://my.ironman.com, click on 'Registrations', click on 'Race Details', click on 'Manage Registration', click on 'Registration Claims', and click on 'Resend emails for unclaimed registrations'.
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.
Yes. All relay team members must attend athlete onsite registration together. Each relay team will receive one bib number and one race package including swim cap, bike sticker, helmet sticker, and two bibs. Each team member will also receive their own race bag and finisher t-shirt.
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.
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.
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.