IRONMAN 70.3 Punta del Este features a scenic coastline and hilly bike course in one of Latin America's preferred race destinations. Known as the Saint Tropez of South America, Punta del Este offers endless white beaches, elegant seaside homes, stunning sunsets, vibrant culture, and a fine dining experience.
The race is designed to maximize athlete comfort and spectator engagement, providing an ideal setting for family and friends to gather and cheer loved ones as they swim, bike, and run. It is an ideal event for first-timers and experienced athletes seeking scenic coastal views.
Automatic qualifying slots are awarded during the age-group awards ceremony, and Performance Pool slots are awarded during the roll-down ceremony. Accepting a slot requires completing registration on-site with photo ID and payment.
Swim: A 1.9 km 1-loop fast route in Maldonado Bay in front of Enjoy Hotel towards Muelle de Mailhos. Bike: A 2-loop course along the coastline towards Punta Ballena Hill, passing Casapueblo. Run: A 2-loop flat course taking athletes along the coastline to the point where Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic Ocean meet, passing fish markets, the yacht port, and the iconic 'Los Dedos' sculpture, finishing near Calle 20 and Gorlero.
The swim departure takes place a few meters from the Enjoy Hotel from the calm white sand beach in Maldonado Bay. It is a 1.9 km fast 1-loop route parallel to the coast towards Mailhos Pier, returning across from Enjoy Conrad where transition is located.
The beach features multiple spectator entrances and wooden decks with raised walkways for clear viewing from the shore.
Out of transition, athletes follow the coastline towards Punta Ballena Hill, passing Casapueblo, the former house of artist Carlos Paez Vilaro. Cyclists tackle the Punta Ballena Hill on a 2-loop course before returning to the transition area.
The 2-loop run course takes athletes along the coastline to the point where the Rio de la Plata and Atlantic oceans meet. Runners pass famous fish markets, the yacht port, restaurants, and the iconic 'Los Dedos' hand sculpture emerging from the sand.
The finish line is situated near Calle 20 and Gorlero streets.
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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 if other team members cross the finish line with the runner, the team receives a disqualification.
Contact the event email address to make relay team member changes, providing details of the 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 ensure that all materials are accounted for and sign individual waivers.
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee. Please review the withdrawal policy for reference.
No. The relay team receives one timing chip at bike check-in which acts as a baton to be passed between team members 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 time constraints results in a DNF for the entire team.