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Head to Bolton this July to swim, cycle and run your way to IRONMAN (or Ironwoman) glory. Begin with a 2.4 mile lake swim, followed by a 112 mile cycle, all to finish with an impressive 26.2 mile, marathon-distance run. A challenge like this will certainly be an experience you never forget.
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Sun 2nd Jul 2023
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Where and when
Location
9 Bold St, Bolton BL1 1LS, UK
Start times
Sun 2nd Jul 2023
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6:00am
Event summary
Here are the distances available for IRONMAN UK
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Swim
2.4mi
Bike
112mi
Running
26.2mi
Route information
Swim
Distance: 2.4 miles
Number of laps: 2
Water type: Lake
The two-loop 2.4 mile swim course takes place at Pennington Flash Country Park. The swim course has a triangle layout and athletes will head out before turning left twice and making their way back to the start.
Bike
Distance: 112 miles
Number of laps: 3
Terrain: Countryside roads
Elevation: Hilly
The three-loop 112 mile bike course runs in an anti-clockwise direction. Athletes will travel from Pennington Flash to Bolton for the first few miles, before taking on the three-loop bike course. The course continues through the northern countryside, past Black Dog Pub before reaching the famous Sheephouse Lane.
Run
Distance: 26.2 miles
Number of laps: 4
Terrain: Roads - Pavement
Elevation: Hilly
The four-loop 26.2 mile run course laps around Bolton town centre before ascending through the scenic Queen’s Park to Chorley New Road. Athletes will then pass numerous spectator hotspots before finishing at Victoria Square.
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What's included
  • Finisher t-shirt
  • Finisher medal
  • Athlete Village post-race food
  • Free massages after the race
  • Transition areas
  • Swim safety cover
  • Traffic management for road closures
  • Stewards
  • Award ceremony
  • Entry to the official swim practice
  • Race day nutrition at the aid stations
  • Athlete backpack
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How to get there
9 Bold St, Bolton BL1 1LS, UK
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Addresses
Registration & Expo: Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
Swim & Transition 1: Pennington Flash, Leigh, Wigan, WN7 3UG
Transition 2: Queen’s Park, Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4AG
Finish line: Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1NB
Event day logistics
All athletes must register in person at the event prior to race day to collect their race packs. In order to register you will NEED:
- Your BIB number (which will be uploaded around 3 weeks prior to race day)
- Photo Identification (passport or driving licence)
You MUST attend registration yourself in order to race.
Under NO circumstance will we give your information to another person even with authorisation.
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FAQs
What are the cut off times for the Ironman UK?
Swim: 2 hours 20 minutes + a further 10 minutes from the swim cut off to start the bike. Bike: 10 hours 30 minutes (after you cross the swim start timing mat) + a further 10 minutes from the bike cut off to start the run. Run: 17 hours (after you cross the swim start timing mat). Intermediate cut offs on the bike and run may apply in the interests of athlete safety and to enable roads to reopen according to the schedule agreed with the authorities.
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Is there a minimum age requirement to enter the Ironman UK?
Yes, athletes must be at least 18 on race day.
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Do I need a race license or to be associated with a club to enter the Ironman UK?
Athletes do need a Triathlon Race License. If you do not have one, a day licence can bought onsite for £5. Please note that only cash is accepted.
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Reviews
4.3
5 reviews
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4.0
Did the race in 2019
Great time the course was hard but it’s an IM but what I would say is that because of the state of the roads this is what made it seem harder than it was. I almost got hit by a car coming down the closed road!!!! Apart from that awesome event great people the local support and event volunteers make it a fab event.
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4.0
Did the race in 2019
Well organised event except bike collection was required on the Sunday evening whereas in previous years they could be collected on the Monday which made things easier. Atmosphere was fab. Bike course was brutal.
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5.0
Did the race in 2019
My first time competing at Ironman UK, the build up for the event was a little subdued, on race day everything changed a really good crowd at the swim start and loads of people cheering throughout the bike course especially at the bottom and top of the many hills, the run course spectators were fantastic and were cheering everyone as they passed. Now down to the nitty gritty, this is one tough course, the easiest part is the swim, which is 2 loops of Pennington Flash. The bike section is as tough or even tougher than you will get anywhere (I have competed in a few Ironman events) you need good climbing legs and then the skills to descend, you will do this numerous times, once the hills have tested your legs for 112miles you then get a run course that has one steep ascent in the park followed by a long gradual climb out of Bolton then at the turn around its a gradual descent back to the park and then a steep descent followed by a trip passed the finish line 4 times
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3.7
Did the race in 2019
Event was ok atmosphere has been somewhat lost with no hunters hill and Babylon lane being excluded,also with lots people in the park the town centre is a lot quieter than previous years .The bike route is tough but its ironman so should be would ride the route in the rain though you will get even more casualties than you already had ,overall my 3rd Bolton ironman and even though I performed better the lack of support from previous years was definitely showing and affected my day
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5.0
Did the race in 2019
Loved everything about the day. The course was tough but could definitely have been helped by the local councils looking after the roads. Some awful conditions.Atmosphere was amazing. Felt a bit hard done to when I spoke to an aid station lady who told me that they'd been told to water down the coke and energy drinks. You'd think ironman could afford more? Wouldn't put me off doing it again though 😁
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