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Ironman
Triathlon: Swim 2.4mi, Bike 112mi, Run 26.2mi
On your way to Ironman glory, you'll swim in Pennington Flash, climb some tough hills on the bike and finish the run in Bolton town centre. Don't forget to make the most of the shopping, restaurants and pubs over the course of the weekend.
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4.3
5 Reviews
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Tony M
"Great time the course was hard but it’s an IM but what I would say is that..."
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Cheryl R
"Well organised event except bike collection was required on the Sunday evening..."
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David S
"My first time competing at Ironman UK, the build up for the event was a little..."
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Ironman UK weather forecast
Mostly cloudy throughout the day.
19°C
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14°C
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Ironman UK reviews (5)
Did the Ironman 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.Did the Ironman 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.Did the Ironman 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 timesDid the Ironman 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 dayDid the Ironman 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 😁
