Geelong has long been known as the home of long course triathlon racing and Ironman 70.3 Geelong is set to return to the waterfront.
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has long been the best-kept secret on the Oceania circuit, with a stunning venue, world-class course, vibrant community and loads of local support. No surprise then that this race was voted #1 in the world in 2018 for Overall Athlete Satisfaction … it’s the ideal race to kick-start your year.
A multi-looped fast course, Ironman 70.3 Geelong returns this weekend, this Sunday, March 26, 2023, and is set to test avid triathletes looking for a challenging and unique experience along Geelong’s spectacular waterfront and scenic countryside.
Here are some of the main things you need to know.
The Race
The race start will be a rolling swim start format, where athletes will be encouraged to self-seed according to their estimated swim time.
The ROKA Swim Course remains unchanged for 2023, with the course taking athletes out and back in Corio Bay. The Bike Course is also unchanged, heading out through Eastern Gardens and along the Bellarine Peninsula.
The Hoka Run is one of the most scenic courses within Australia, taking athletes along the edge of Corio Bay and adjacent to the Event Village.
The Athlete Information Guide provides key race details and important event information including check-in and bike-racking, transfers, travel information, course maps, transition tours, start times as well as general event and race information.
When
From 25 March 2023 to 26 March 2023
Where
Eastern Beach Road, Wadawurrung Country, Waterfront Geelong, VIC 3220
Ticketing
Tier 5 entries are now open. Have a go and tick this challenge off your bucket list. Head here.
Event Schedule
Friday 24 March |
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| 2:30pm – 6:30pm | Official IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 2:30pm – 6:30pm | Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 2:30pm – 6:30pm | Event Information Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 2:30pm – 6:30pm | IRONKIDS Check-In | Event Information, Steampacket Gardens |
| 2:30pm – 6:30pm | Athlete Check-In Open | Steampacket Gardens |
Saturday 25 March |
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| 6:30am – 7:45am | IRONKIDS Check-In & Bike Racking Open | Eastern Beach Reserve |
| 8:00am | IRONKIDS Race Start | Eastern Beach Reserve |
| 9:00am Approx | IRONKIDS Random Prize Draw | Eastern Beach Reserve |
| 9:30am – 4:00pm | Official IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 9:30am – 4:00pm | Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 9:30am – 4:00pm | Event Information Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 9:30am – 4:00pm | Athlete Check-In Open Note: Last chance to check in – you must check-in by 4.00pm TODAY |
Steampacket Gardens |
| 10:00am – 4:30pm | Compulsory Overnight Bike Racking Open | Eastern Beach |
| 12:30pm | Information Session with your Race Director | Stage – Steampacket Gardens |
| 1:30pm | Pro Panel | Stage – Steampacket Gardens |
| 2:30pm | Pro Athlete Briefing | Novotel Geelong |
| Transition Tour Times: 11:30am. 1:30pm, 3:30pm |
IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong Transition Tours | Eastern Beach |
Sunday 26 March |
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| 6:00am – 9:00am | Event Information Open | Eastern Beach |
| 6:00am – 7:15am | Transition and Compulsory Helmet Check Open | Eastern Beach |
| 6:00am – 4:00pm | Street Gear Bag Area Open | Swim Start, Eastern Beach |
| 7:20am | Welcome to Country | Swim Start, Eastern Beach |
| 7:32am | IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong Pro Male Race Start | Eastern Beach |
| 7:34am | IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong Pro Female Race Start | Eastern Beach |
| 7:35am | IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong Physically Challenged Race Start | Eastern Beach |
| 7:42am – 8:09am | IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong Rolling Start | Eastern Beach |
| 8:00am – 3:30pm | Official IRONMAN 70.3 Merchandise Store Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 8:00am – 3:00pm | Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 8:30am – 4:00pm | Event Information Open | Steampacket Gardens |
| 11:13am | First IRONMAN 70.3 Male Finisher Expected | Steampacket Gardens |
| 11:41am | First IRONMAN 70.3 Female Finisher Expected | Steampacket Gardens |
| 1:15pm – 4:30pm | Bike Collection Open | Eastern Beach |
| 4:10pm Approx | Expected Last Finisher / Race Closes | Steampacket Gardens |
| 4:15pm | IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong Athlete Presentations | Stage – Steampacket Gardens |
| 4:45pm | 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Rolldown Ceremony | Stage – Steampacket Gardens |
Ironkids Geelong
For the first time since 2020, the IRONKIDS race returns to Geelong. A full Triathlon centred in along the Eastern Beach foreshore on Saturday the 25th .
All kids aged 7-13 are encouraged to become an Ironkids Champion on Saturday, 25 March 2023 at Ironkids Geelong. Ironkids will participate in a Triathlon – Swim/Bike/Run.
- 7-9 year olds – 50m Swim/1km Bike (1 lap)/500m Run (1 lap)
- 10-13 year olds – 100m Swim/3km Bike (3 laps)/1km Run (2 laps)
It is sure to be a great day out for all and each Ironkid will receive a medal and Ironkids T-shirt, with a random prize draw afterwards.
IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualification Slots
The 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong has 30 Age Group qualifying slots for the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships on 26-27 August 2023 in Lahti, Finland.
There’s an App
Download the Ironman Oceania app to follow the racing through the Ironman 70.3 Geelong event. Available to both Apple and Android devices.
Changed Traffic Conditions and Tow Away Zones
With the IRONMAN 70.3 in Geelong, there are various changed traffic conditions and detours in place mainly between between 4:00am and 4:30pm on Sunday, March 26.
As the use of public roads is required, changed traffic conditions and clearways must be enforced to ensure the safety of participants and volunteers. When planning your travel arrangements please ensure you leave plenty of time as traffic delays may occur.
Major road closures will include Portarlington Road (Drysdale-bound) from 6:00am to 1:30pm. Please use the Bellarine Highway during this time.
Check out the closures online here.
For more information, head to the website here.
