Ironman 70.3 of Cap Cana 2026

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The event in a few words

Get ready to arrive in the Caribbean, but forget the rum of Jack Sparrow, here we only run on isotonic drinks! ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ Forget about lazy vacations lounging on a deck chair sipping cocktails, you're about to sweat profusely on a literally paradisiacal course ๐Ÿฅฅ. The IRONMAN 70.3 Cap Cana is absolutely not a simple health walk along the water, it's a real showdown against the clock under a blazing sun โ˜€๏ธ. You'll need a strong heart and solid thighs to overcome this monument of the triple effort ๐ŸŒด.

Head to the magnificent Dominican Republic, and more specifically the lush province of La Altagracia in the ultra-secure area of Cap Cana ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ด. In the middle of May, while spring is in full swing in Europe, the event offers you a unique and particularly tough format: Half Ironman ๐Ÿ“…. Essentially, you will have to swallow 1.9 km of ocean swimming, 90 km of frantic road cycling, and a half marathon of 21.1 km of running to finish in style ๐Ÿ“.

The terrain profile is a real call to absolute speed and staggering averages ๐Ÿš€. You first dive into the incredibly turquoise waters of the Juanillo Beach, before pedaling on long straight lines with very little gradient ๐Ÿšฒ. This cycling course is designed to slice through the air like a blade, without any endless climbs to break your legs ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ. On the running part, you stroll through the heart of the prestigious Marina Cap Cana, elegantly zigzagging between extravagant yachts and luxury boats moored at the port ๐Ÿ›ฅ๏ธ.

The overall atmosphere is worthy of a "Saint-Tropez with an even brighter sun," in the heart of an exclusive and luxurious domain that will take your breath away โ˜€๏ธ. After this monumental effort, you have the opportunity to relax by exploring the sublime natural lagoons of the Ojos Indรญgenas ecological reserve, or by lying on miles of pristine white sandy beaches ๐ŸŒด. The island immediately transports you to another world with absolutely magnificent fauna and flora, perfect for unforgettable family vacations ๐Ÿฆœ.

So, are we preparing our aerodynamic steed and inflating our tires to the max to conquer this tropical paradise with the strength of our calves? ๐Ÿฅฅ Come make history on the Dominican coast with a beautiful finisher's medal around your neck! ๐Ÿ…

The distance you'll all agree on

Ironman 70.3

TriathlonThe most popular
  • Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • Elevation gainย :ย 338mD+
  • Swimming
    1.9โ€‰km
  • Road Cycling
    90โ€‰km
    Elevation gain 315mD+
  • Road Running
    21.1โ€‰km
    1 loop1/2x14.0667โ€‰km
    Elevation gain 23mD+

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