IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder to shift dates on the calendar beginning in 2023

August 3, 2022

21st edition of long-standing Colorado event to take place on June 10, 2023; Presale registration to open on Thursday, August 4, 2022 by visiting, www.ironman.com/im703-boulder-register

BOULDER, Colo. / TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN today announced that the 2023 IRONMAN^® 70.3^®Boulder triathlon will be moving to a new date on the calendar beginning in 2023. A staple in Colorado and on the IRONMAN calendar since 2002, the long-standing event will now take place on Saturday, June 10, 2023, with presale registration opening on Thursday, August 4, 2022 by visiting, www.ironman.com/im703-boulder-register.

“We’re proud of the legacy that has been built over the last 20 years here in Boulder,” said Tim Brosious, Northwest Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group. “Anyone that has raced here over the years can attest to the unforgettable experience that racing here on the footsteps of the Rockies offers. There isn’t a much better venue to host a summer race than here in Boulder and we know this new June date will continue to showcase the beauty of Colorado. We are very grateful to the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as the City and County of Boulder, for their endless support of this long running and popular IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder event.”

For nearly two decades, athletes from around the world have been embraced by the welcoming community of Boulder, Colorado.  Boulder provides an outdoor playground for endurance athletes. Boulder caters to the outdoor enthusiast and not only provides epic trails and outdoor activities but also world-class dining, shopping, events and craft beer and spirits. Boulder gives you a taste of everything Colorado.

The 20^th edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder triathlon scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 6 will begin by taking athletes along a 1.2-mile swim in the Boulder Reservoir. After transitioning to the bike, athletes will ride through the rolling hills of Boulder County with stunning views of the Flatirons before starting the run. The 13.1-mile run course takes place along the Boulder Reservoir, up 63rd Street to Monarch, and all along the Dam Road. Most of the course is on dirt gravel roads.

Presale registration for 2023 edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder triathlon will open at 12:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. The 2022 and 2023 editions of the IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder triathlon will offer qualifying slots to the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship^® race in Finland.

For more information on the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder triathlon, visit www.ironman.com/im703-boulder.  Athlete inquiries may be directed to boulder70.3@ironman.com. For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, visit www.ironman.com. Media inquiries may be directed to press@ironman.com.

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About The IRONMAN Group

The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN^® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN^® Virtual Racing™ (VR™) Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll^® Running Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Virtual Running™ Series, IRONKIDS^®, World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf^®, UTMB^® World Series events including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic^®, road cycling events including Haute Route^®, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN^® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE^® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned business. For more information, visit  www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

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