The IRONMAN 70.3 Latin American Championship Returns to Brazil in 2025

December 16, 2024

Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis Latin American Championship triathlon to take place at Ingleses Beach on October 26, 2025

SÃO PAULO, Brazil / TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN and Unlimited Sports have announced Brazil, which has been hosted IRONMAN^® and IRONMAN^® 70.3^® events for over 20 years, will once again host the IRONMAN 70.3 Latin American Championship. In 2025, the honor of hosting the continental competition will go to the Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis triathlon which is scheduled to take place on October 26, 2025 at the beautiful Praia dos Ingleses.

“This is yet another exciting announcement for a season that promises to be special and will undoubtedly elevate the sport to a new level. We anticipate an even higher technical standard, and the presence of elite athletes will inspire new talent. The capital of Santa Catarina, a key player in the Brazilian triathlon scene, will host the two biggest races of the year: the Itaú BBA IRONMAN Brazil race on June 1 and the Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis Latin American Championship on October 26,” said Carlos Galvão, CEO of Unlimited Sports, who owns and operates the IRONMAN branded races in Brazil.

“We are thrilled to bring the IRONMAN 70.3 Latin American Championship back to Brazil this coming year,” said Joanna Jordan, Vice President – Managing Director of Latin America for The IRONMAN Group. “Florianopolis has continued to provide athletes an exceptional race experience year after year and could not be prouder to see the event host some of the best athletes from around the world the fall of 2025 in this prestigious designation.”

The professional field of athletes will vie for a $50,000 prize purse, along with six slots for the professional men and women to the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon. The Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis Latin American Championship triathlon will offer 75 Age Group Qualifying slots to the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon.

Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis Latin American Championship triathlon will lead athletes along a 1.2-mile (1.9K) swim, 56-mile (90K) bike and 13.1-mile (21.1K) run beginning in Ingleses Beach. After the swim, the single-loop bike course will take participants through a scenic and extremely fast course. Athletes will conclude the race with a three-loop run along sparkling beaches in one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil.

The capital of the state of Santa Catarina in the south region of Brazil, Florianópolis is known for its beaches, lagoons and waterfalls. With a history that dates back over 4,000 years, the area is filled with archaeological sites, landmark houses, churches, museums and fortresses with old Portuguese architecture. Activities abound for athletes looking to try their hand at surfing, backpacking, hang gliding, and mountain biking.

Registration for the 2025 Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis triathlon is currently open and available at www.ironman.com/im703-florianopolis.

Athlete inquiries may be directed to contato@ulsp.com.br. For more information on the 2025 Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis triathlon, visit www.ironman.com/im703-florianopolis.

For more information on IRONMAN-branded events in Brazil, please visit www.ironmanbrasil.com.br. For more information on the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and global event series, visit www.ironman.com. Media inquiries may be directed to ccontato@ulsp.com.br.

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About Unlimited Sports

Since 2001, Unlimited Sports has organized and promoted IRONMAN^®, IRONMAN^® 70.3^®, and TRIDAY Series events in Brazil. With a strong reputation in the sports market, its purpose is to engage people through sports, encouraging them to lead healthier lives and exploring the sports platform as a tool for influence and marketing.

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-Trail™ 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.

About Advance 

Advance is a private, family-held business that owns and invests in companies across media, entertainment, technology, communications, education and other promising growth sectors. Our mission is to build the value of our companies over the long-term by fostering growth and innovation. Advance’s portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders Group, Turnitin, and Pop. Together these operating companies employ more than 14,000 people in 29 countries. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery and Reddit. For more information visit www.advance.com.