IRONMAN 70.3 Monterrey

March 1, 2026

Heroes Esplanade, Macroplaza · Monterrey, Mexico

About

IRONMAN 70.3 Monterrey is a cosmopolitan triathlon finishing at the Mexican History Museum in the Macroplaza. The swim takes place in the man-made Santa Lucía river with a rolling start, the bike course is a fast, flat two-lap route along the Constitution Freeway express lane, and the run course is flat and paved through the city center. The race also serves as a qualifier for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, with an Awards Ceremony and Slot Allocation/Roll Down held the evening of race day.

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Start

Heroes Esplanade, Macroplaza

Start time

6:50 AM

Weather

Sunny 22°C

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Why this race

  • Official IRONMAN 70.3 series race (ironman.com listing)
  • Qualifier for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
  • Established Latin American 70.3 stop in a major city

If you like IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel or IRONMAN Cozumel, you'll like this one.

Pack this

  • Wetsuit plus a sleeveless trisuit in case water temps rule wetsuits out
  • Tinted and clear goggles for an early start with sun low on the water
  • Approved helmet, bike lights, and a spare tube with CO2 for the flat bike course
  • Two 750ml bottles plus gels or chews giving 60-90g of carbs per hour
  • SPF 50 sunscreen, a visor and sunglasses for the run through the city

What you should know

  • Wetsuit use depends on the water temperature measured on race morning, so check the official announcement.
  • Plan for bike check-in and body marking the day before, and check your athlete guide for rack times.
  • Sunny 22°C mornings can get hot by the run, so take fluids and electrolytes at every aid station.
  • Draft-zone rules apply on the bike. Keep your distance and pass quickly to avoid time penalties.
  • Relay teams hand the timing chip over in transition. Agree on your meeting point before the start.
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