IRONMAN 70.3 Kenting features a swim in the waters of Little Bay, a bike ride along the coastline of Southern Taiwan, and a scenic run through Kenting.
Athletes experience the famous downhill wind, views of the southern tip of Taiwan, and the vibrant downtown street scene offering shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
On-Course Nutrition & Hydration: Aid stations along the course provide essential fuel and support for athletes, including:
The race features a 1.9 km M-shaped ocean swim in Little Bay with a rolling start, exiting toward Howard Beach Resort. The bike course follows Provincial Highway 26, Pingtung 153 Road, and Checheng Coastal Scenic Highway, passing landmarks such as Baisha, Houwan, National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium, Guishan Bridge, and Fu'an Bridge on an out-and-back route. The flat 2-lap run course travels along Provincial Highway 26, Heping Alley, Gongyuan Road, Shexing Road, and Chuanting Road between Ye Lin Villa and Howard Beach Resort.
The 1.9 km swim takes place in the crystal clear waters of Little Bay in Kenting, utilizing a rolling start format. The course follows an 'M shape' direction from left to right. Athletes exit the water via the culvert to Howard Beach Resort, passing through the wash area, hallway, and stairs into the transition area.
Cyclists exit transition from Howard Beach Resort and head right onto Provincial Highway 26 along the coast. After passing Nanwan and the Third Nuclear Power Plant, athletes turn left onto Nanguang Road and Pingtung 153 Road, passing attractions such as Baisha, Houwan, and the National Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium.
The route continues along Checheng Coastal Scenic Highway past Guishan Bridge and Fu'an Bridge before turning on Provincial Highway 26 at the 10 km mark to return along the same route to transition.
The run course starts at the Transition Area at Howard Beach Resort. Athletes turn right onto Provincial Highway 26, right onto Heping Alley, right onto Gongyuan Road, right onto Shexing Road, right onto Chuanting Road, and right again onto Highway 26 toward Ye Lin Villa.
Athletes complete 2 loops between Ye Lin Villa and Howard Beach Resort before reaching the finish line near the transition area.
Kenting race weather features average air temperatures ranging from a high of 85 °F (30 °C) to a low of 74 °F (24 °C), with average water temperatures around 77 °F (25 °C).
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Yes. A two-person relay can complete the race with any combination of disciplines, and relay teams may later add a third person if they wish.
Yes, relay members can decide to wait for the runner in the finish line area.
No. Team members are only allowed to compete on one relay team.
Contact the event email address to make relay team member changes, providing details of the member to cancel along with the full name and email address of the new team member.
All team members receive the medal. If not all team members cross the finish line, the runner will collect all team members' finisher items.
All relay team members must have a photo I.D. If you are not yet registered to a team, you will need to do so at the Solutions table within athlete check-in.
No. The relay team will receive one timing chip at bike check-in which acts as a baton and must be passed between team members in transition.
Yes. All teams MUST arrive together for Athlete Check-In to ensure that all materials are accounted for.
Yes, there is a relay meeting point before the finish line where relay team members can join the runner to cross the finish line together.