IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast

IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast — Panama City Beach

Race the beautiful IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast course in Panama City Beach, Florida. This half-distance triathlon offers a stunning Gulf of Mexico setting and fast course conditions.

SWIM (1.2 miles): An ocean swim in the warm, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The point-to-point course runs parallel to the white sand beach, offering athletes and spectators an incredible coastal setting. Water temperatures in May are typically in the mid-70s°F.

BIKE (56 miles): A flat, fast one-loop bike course through the scenic roads of Bay County. The route heads through pine forests and coastal communities on smooth, well-maintained roads with minimal elevation gain. One of the fastest 70.3 bike courses in the IRONMAN system.

RUN (13.1 miles): The half marathon course runs along the beautiful Panama City Beach waterfront. Athletes enjoy ocean views, enthusiastic spectators, and flat terrain ideal for fast run splits.

This race serves as an important qualifying event for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and is popular with athletes of all experience levels.