Riviera Nayarit, Mexico Set To Host New IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon

April 17, 2024

– Organizers of the IRONMAN 70.3 Acapulco, IRONMAN 70.3 Campeche, IRONMAN 70.3 Cozumel, IRONMAN 70.3 Monterrey, and IRONMAN Cozumel races to host new event

– The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Riviera Nayarit triathlon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024; Registration is now available by visiting www.ironman.com/im703-riviera-nayarit

MEXICO CITY, Mexico / TAMPA, Fla. (April 17, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN announced today that the vibrant area of Riviera Nayarit, Mexico will host the inaugural IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Riviera Nayarit triathlon set to take place on November 10, 2024. Registration for the new event is now available by visiting www.ironman.com/im703-riviera-nayarit.

The new IRONMAN 70.3 Riviera Nayarit triathlon will start with a 1.9km (1.2-mile) swim in the Pacific Ocean. After exiting the water, athletes will take on the 90km (56-miles) bike ride on the route towards Puerto Vallarta before capping off their race with a 21 km (13.1-miles) run through the Hotel District and main Marina of Riviera Nayarit making for an unforgettable Mexican racing experience.

“We are excited to offer this new race location to the IRONMAN 70.3 portfolio of races now available in Mexico,” said Joanna Jordan, Vice President – Managing Director of Latin America for The IRONMAN Group. “We have worked hard to offer well-placed racing opportunities and entry points for new athletes hoping to one day participate in an IRONMAN event. We look forward to welcoming people from around the world to compete in the new IRONMAN 70.3 Riviera Nayarit race and enjoy everything what this beautiful Latin American city has to offer.”

Nuevo Nayarit is a planned resort on Mexico’s Pacific coast, just north of Puerto Vallarta. The resort area sits on Banderas Bay, and is known for its golf courses, marina and long, sandy Nuevo Vallarta beach. A short distance off the coast, the biodiverse Marieta Islands are home to wildlife, including dolphins, turtles and humpback whales. Northwest of Nuevo Nayarit is the laid-back village of Sayulita, which is known for its great surfing.

The 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Riviera Nayarit will offer age group qualifying slots to the 2025 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship taking place on November 8-9, 2025, in Marbella, Spain.

For more information on the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and the global event series, visit www.ironman.com. Athlete questions may be directed to  rivieranayarit70.3@ironman.com. Media inquiries may be directed to media@asdeporte.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, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll^® Running Series, IRONKIDS^®, World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf^®, UTMB^® World Series trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB^®, Tarawera Ultra™ by UTMB^® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB^®, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic^®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world, providing participants the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Catering to the full athlete experience, the company portfolio also includes FulGaz^® virtual cycling, the most realistic indoor riding experience connected fitness application aimed at preparing athletes for real-world events. 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, and Orkila Capital, a growth equity firm focused on building great brands. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

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