Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz
Sun, Sep 8, 2019
598 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz
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Sun, Sep 8, 2019
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Santa Cruz, United States
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Where and when
Location
598 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Start times
Half Ironman: 6:50 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz
Half Ironman
1.2mi
56mi
13.1mi
$325 - $425
Half Ironman
1.2mi
56mi
13.1mi
$325 - $425
Route information
Swim
The swim will start on Santa Cruz Main Beach next to the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Swimmers will swim clockwise around the Wharf and exit the water on Cowell’s Beach.
The swim will start on Santa Cruz Main Beach next to the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Swimmers will swim clockwise around the Wharf and exit the water on Cowell’s Beach.
Bike
The bike course is a scenic tour of the California Coastline beginning at Depot Park.The course winds its way through the surrounding West Cliff neighborhoods along West Cliff Drive past historic surf spots and breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline. The course then takes you north on beautiful Highway 1 as you pass more beautiful California coastline to the turnaround near historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Riders will then head back south on Highway 1 and return back to the Depot Park Transition zone.
The bike course is a scenic tour of the California Coastline beginning at Depot Park.The course winds its way through the surrounding West Cliff neighborhoods along West Cliff Drive past historic surf spots and breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline. The course then takes you north on beautiful Highway 1 as you pass more beautiful California coastline to the turnaround near historic Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Riders will then head back south on Highway 1 and return back to the Depot Park Transition zone.
Run
The run course is an out and back starting at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff Path. From there, it’s a primarily flat, fast, and coastal run along the West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park. The course takes you through the surrounding community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same route to an exciting finish on the beach at Cowell’s Beach. The last 100 yards of the run course will be completed on the beach and in the sand.
The run course is an out and back starting at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff Path. From there, it’s a primarily flat, fast, and coastal run along the West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park. The course takes you through the surrounding community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same route to an exciting finish on the beach at Cowell’s Beach. The last 100 yards of the run course will be completed on the beach and in the sand.
Aid stations will be every 15 miles.
What's included
Race packs must be collected prior to the event, by 4pm on Saturday.
Finisher certificates available online post race.
Athlete post-race food area opens at 10:30 AM to 5 PM. The athlete post-race food area is for athletes only and your athlete wristband provides you with access. There will be a no re-entry policy once you’ve exited.
The awards ceremony is scheduled for 4 PM (pending final finisher) at the stage in IRONMAN Village. Don’t miss out on claiming your award! If you cannot attend the awards ceremony, you can pick up your award at 3:30 PM at the stage. Unclaimed awards will be held for 30 days and then donated to a local charity.
How to get there
598 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
Get full directionsAmple parking will be available throughout the local Santa Cruz area, especially in the Boardwalk parking lot, located at 400 Beach Street ($15/day). Many other parking lots can be paid for using the Park Mobile App. Athletes are expected to obey all local traffic signs and
parking restrictions to avoid tickets or towing. Spectators should take note that West Cliff drive will be closed to traffic on race day from 5 AM to 3 PM. We will also close Highway 1
North & South Bound from 7:15 AM to 9:30 AM.
parking restrictions to avoid tickets or towing. Spectators should take note that West Cliff drive will be closed to traffic on race day from 5 AM to 3 PM. We will also close Highway 1
North & South Bound from 7:15 AM to 9:30 AM.
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Find your roomEvent day logistics
Athlete check-in is running Friday, September 7 from 12 PM to 7 PM and Saturday, September 8 from 9 AM to 4 PM and will not be open on race day.
FAQs
Will there be a photographer at the IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz?
FinisherPix will have several photographers working at the swim exit, on the bike course, on the run course, and of course, at the finish line!
Can I wear a wetsuit at the IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz
If the water temperature on race morning measures between 76.2 degrees Fahrenheit (24.55 degrees Celsius) and 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius), the race will be wetsuit optional and athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit will not be eligible for Age Group awards, including IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship slots or Rolldown slots.
What will be available at the aid stations on the IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz?
The Aid stations will have Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula, Red Bull, Cola, Maurten Gel 100, Maurten Gel 100 CAF 100, Quantum Energy Squares, Fig Bars, Chips, Pretzels, Fruit - Bananas & Oranges, ActivICE (Run Aid Station 1 Only).
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