Ironman 70.3 Langkawi - Langkawi - Triathlon

The Ironman 70.3 Langkawi is a Triathlon race in Langkawi, consisting of a Half Ironman.

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We are super excited to announce that this year's IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi on 7 October will also double as the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Asia Pacific Championship Langkawia¦ the first time ever that this prestigious event will take place in Malaysia!

Tropical Island Adventure
Located within a cluster of tropical islands that attract visitors the world over, the race will take athletes on a truly Malaysian cultural journey through tropical, hilly and demanding terrain passing traditional kampungs (villages), mangrove clusters and rainforest vistas. Athletes will finish on the stunning Cenang beach.

Swim
Age group swim start will be a rolling start. Athletes will cross a timing mat on the beach before entering the water to start the swim. The rolling start will ensure a continuous smooth but safe flow of athletes (4 or 5 at a time) into the water. On completion of the swim, athletes have a 200m run to transition (T1). The swim will be non-wetsuit with water temperatures hovering around 28 C (82F).

Bike
The one loop bike course heads out of Pantai Kok towards Jalan Teluk Yu on a clockwise loop from the Northwest point of the island around the rolling hills of Datai towards the southeastern part of the island. Passing through several local villages aKampungs', athletes will get a true taste of the colourful sights and sounds and local communities of the island. The aid stations along the bike course are all supported by the local communities in Langkawi.

Athletes will enjoy the local wildlife and winding terrain, passing The Langkawi Falls on route to the Datai turnaround.

Run
The run course will showcase the best Malaysia has to offer as athletes pass through the scenic ocean front of Cenang Beach. Athletes will run along the side of the Langkawi International Airport runway. The tropical flat run course brings athletes into the beach front of Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa to finish.