IRONMAN WALES is back in 2017. A challenging course that takes in views of everything from stunning beaches to Iron Age forts. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. Age 18+.
Pembrokeshire is the host county for IRONMAN Wales and is rightly famous for its coastline, protected by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks authority and boasts more castles than any other county in the UK.
IRONMAN Wales is now well established as having one of the most challenging bike and run courses on the IRONMAN calendar. This is balanced Tenby's North Beach providing the most spectacular swim location, possibly of any IRONMAN event, and the inspiration gained from one of the most vocal and enthusiastically-supported events with tens of thousands of spectators who turn out for race day on all three discplines.
IRONMAN Wales offers 40 qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, HI.
Highlights
- Ironman Wales quickly gained a repuation for being one of the most challenging
- Tenby’s North Beach - one of the most iconic settings for an IRONMAN swim
- Renowned for the huge support from locals throughout the course
- Bragging rights for the rest of your life
What others say
"The support and race atmosphere the Tenby locals create is one of the best I've experienced worldwide.”
"Ironman Wales is unlike any other event I've experienced, the support, the fact that 84% of the competitors are British, the challenge of it all, the beautiful scenery... these are amongst the factors that pull me back each year and are why I love it."
Itinerary
Swim 2.4miles - click to view map
The start of the race is at North Beach in the seaside town of Tenby. Athletes will swim in the pristine waters of Carmarthen Bay. It is a mass start from the beach on a two lap course, with an exit on the beach after the first lap.
Athletes will need to run up the North Beach path to road level and then walk\run 1,000m to get to the transition.
Bike 112miles - click to view map
The bike course takes athletes through the scenic countryside of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and passes by numerous castles and iconic landmarks.
Run 26.2miles - click to view map
The medieval town walls and picturesque beachfront provide an impressive backdrop for the marathon through Tenby.
Tri for a reason
Charities depend on the goodwill and effort of their supporters to survive, so make your race day a true cause for celebration by choosing to take part and raise money for a worthy cause.
Also happening that weekend
IRONKIDS - for children aged 3-14 years.