Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz - Santa Cruz, California - Triathlon

The Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz is a Triathlon race in Santa Cruz, California consisting of a Half Ironman.

Surf City Experience
This event builds on the history of one of California's longest-running events. Santa Cruz has all things outdoors; surf, sand, and sun. From historic lighthouses, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum to the Beach Boardwalk and the Santa Cruz Wharf. A California coastline course with a beach finish line. IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz is a must-do event for an athlete looking to add a low-key end-of-season race to their calendar.

Swim
The swim will start on Santa Cruz Main Beach next to the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Swimmers will swim clockwise around the Wharf and exit the water on Cowell's Beach.

Bike
The bike course is a scenic tour of the California Coastline beginning at Depot Park. The course then takes athletes north on beautiful Highway 1 as you pass more beautiful California coastline to the turnaround near historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Riders will then head back south on Highway 1 and return back to the Depot Park Transition zone

Run
The run course is an out-and-back starting at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff Path. From there, it's a primarily flat, fast, and coastal run along the West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park. The course takes athletes through the surrounding community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same route to an exciting finish on the beach at Cowell's Beach. The last 100 yards of the run course will be completed on the beach and in the sand.