IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells - La Quinta
Indian Wells, CA
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 at 06:30:00
About this event
IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells — La Quinta, Coachella Valley
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells - La Quinta in the stunning California desert. The Coachella Valley provides warm-weather racing with dramatic mountain views and a world-class resort atmosphere.
SWIM (1.2 miles): A freshwater swim in scenic Lake Cahuilla at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The calm lake waters and warm December temperatures create comfortable swimming conditions.
BIKE (56 miles): The bike course takes athletes through the wide, smooth roads of the Coachella Valley. The route passes through desert landscape with views of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountain ranges. Rolling terrain and consistent desert conditions make for exciting racing.
RUN (13.1 miles): The run course winds through the beautiful resort communities of Indian Wells and La Quinta. Athletes run past palm-lined boulevards, golf courses, and luxury resorts with mountain panoramas in every direction.
The December date and desert resort setting make this a unique and popular season-ending race on the IRONMAN 70.3 calendar.