IRONMAN has added its first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon to be held in the Dominican Republic. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Cap Cana event will make its debut in the destination city of Cap Cana on April 28, 2024.
“We are extremely proud to bring the first IRONMAN 70.3 event to the Dominican Republic in 2024,” said Joanna Jordan, Vice President – Managing Director of Latin America for The IRONMAN Group.
“This beautiful Caribbean community will offer a global field of athletes a truly unique racing experience in an incredibly stunning location. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Latin America, Cap Cana’s all-inclusive resort offers a plethora of outdoor activities and amenities in this Dominican paradise.
Wilber Anderson, CEO of SBR Sports, which owns and will operate the new event, said “We are proud, pleased, and happy about this collaboration between SBR Sports and Cap Cana, which will allow us to make this unique IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon in the Dominican Republic a reality.
“Moreover, we feel it is important to showcase this international destination to a global field of athletes who we know will enjoy this beautiful and bountiful location. The race site is only 10 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) which connects to key hubs in North and South America, as well as Europe, and it is a top destination in Latin America and the Caribbean making the event easily accessible to athletes all over the world.
“Athletes will be able to compete and enjoy the richness that Cap Cana and the Dominican Republic has to offer making it a perfect destination for a race like this.”
The IRONMAN 70.3 Cap Cana triathlon will kick off with a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim in the clear waters of Cap Cana’s private coastline and beach on the Atlantic Ocean. Once out of the water athletes will make their way to transition (200m away from the swim course starting point) and embark on a 56-mile (90 km) single-lap bike course.
The bike route traverses the streets and gardens of Cap Cana. The 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run course will go through the resort community of Cap Cana. The flat run course leads athletes to the Cap Cana Marina. The finish line will be located at Juanillo Beach, near Margaritaville Hotel.
The destination city of Cap Cana is surrounded by a natural environment of more than 120 million square metres of nature. It is enclosed by beaches, has an award-winning golf course that is part of the PGA circuit, and also has Scape Park, an adventure eco-park that attracts 9,000 visitors per month.
Cap Cana also holds the largest marina in the Caribbean, which has more than 200 moorings for fishing boats and luxury yachts. There are nine hotels of varied styles, an equestrian centre, two polo fields and more than 100 restaurants that offer international cuisine.
“This destination city is honoured to host this important event, making its first stop in the Dominican Republic,” said Jorge Subero Medina, Executive President of Cap Cana. “Thanks to all of the characteristics that make Cap Cana a unique place, athletes will enjoy competing in this paradise.
“Family and friends will be amazed, and I am sure they will love everything we have to offer. There is something for everyone in our destination, from relaxing on the beach, adventures in the company of nature such as our natural swimming caves called cenotes, to enjoying beautiful views, all-inclusive hotels, and exquisite cuisine.”
