IRONMAN 70.3 Maine
July 26, 2026
Augusta, Maine · Augusta, United States
About
This New England adventure, a sought-after mid-season gem, is renowned for its epic course and the unwavering support of the Kennebec community. The swift swim down the Kennebec River, crowned the fastest IRONMAN 70.3 swim course globally in 2023, serves as the perfect warm-up for the challenging 56-mile bike ride and rolling 13.1-mile run ahead.
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Start
Augusta, Maine
Weather
Sunny 24°C
Why this race
- Official IRONMAN 70.3 series race
- Globally recognized Ironman branding
- Part of the worldwide 70.3 circuit
If you like Ironman 70.3 Cozumel or Ironman 70.3 Lake Placid, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Wetsuit (USAT-legal), goggles, swim cap from check-in
- Bike inspected + spare tube, CO2, multi-tool, mini pump
- Helmet (mandatory), cycling shoes, run shoes, race belt
- Two bottles with electrolyte mix + 4-5 gels for bike/run
- Photo ID, USAT card, sunscreen, transition towel and bag
What you should know
- Body marking and bike check-in are the day before — arrive early for the athlete briefing and transition setup.
- Wetsuit legality depends on race-morning water temp; pack a sleeveless tri suit as backup if non-wetsuit is called.
- Helmet must be buckled before unracking and stay buckled until re-racked. Drafting penalties are strictly enforced.
- Course has intermediate cutoffs plus an 8:30 overall from your wave start — know your swim and bike turnaround times.
- Maine summer sun can push 24°C+; pre-cool, hit every run aid station, and watch for early heat-cramp signs.
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