The Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Rio de Janeiro event, scheduled for July 9, 2023, will debut a new race course in the heart of ‘Cidade Maravilhosa’ (Wonderful City).
The organising team note that there will be 1,900m (1.2 miles) of swimming in the waters of Copacabana, 90km (56 miles) of cycling through Avenida Atlântica, followed by a flatter 21km (13.1 miles) half-marathon along the Aterro do Flamengo and a finish line at Marina da Glória.
The 2023 Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Rio de Janeiro triathlon will open general registration on September 22, 2022.
After six previous editions in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, in the western zone of Rio de Janeiro, triathletes will now be able to take to the streets of the state capital. Alongside views of scenery such as Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer, and Botafogo bay, the organisers add that another benefit of the new route is the opportunity to get closer to local fans.
“It is important to highlight that the entire race will be held on the Rio 2016 Olympic course, ensuring a high degree of safety and performance optimization for the athletes,” said Carlos Galvão, CEO of Unlimited Sports, the event organizer. “It will certainly be an unforgettable experience for all participants.”
A release from IRONMAN added… ‘The finish line and IRONMAN Village will be based inside the Marina da Gloria, in a space for events well known locally for its beauty and structure. Family, friends, and spectators will have a high-standard environment to get to know the race and cheer on the arrival of the athletes.’
The last edition of the race, held in July 2022, attracted over 1,200 athletes from 23 countries. With a more strategic location, the Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Rio de Janeiro aims to be one of the main events in the IRONMAN Americas triathlon calendar.
The 2023 edition of the Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Rio de Janeiro triathlon will qualify 30 athletes for the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon, to be held in Taupō, Zealand.
