IRONMAN 70.3 Asunción Logistics: El Delta, the Bridge, and Everything Still Missing

The Venue: El Delta, Nueva Asunción

The race takes place at the El Delta complex in Nueva Asunción (Chaco'i), on the opposite bank of the river from the capital. The connection is the Héroes del Chaco bridge: about 5 minutes from downtown Asunción. It's the single most important logistical fact about this race: you can stay in the city and get to the race site in minutes, with no long transfers on race morning.

The location isn't untested: it has already hosted a World Triathlon Cup, so the swim course and event area are proven. For a first edition, that's no small guarantee.

Registration: Where Things Stand

Status as of October 17, 2026:

• The 200 launch-price spots are sold out.
• A free waitlist is open, giving priority access when registration opens.
• Pricing, opening date, and total number of spots have not been announced.

Concrete action: if you're even 50% interested in this race, join the waitlist now. It's free, carries no commitment, and puts you at the front of the line. First editions in new locations tend to fill up on the momentum of the announcement.

Who's Organizing

The race is organized by Rebelocity under an official license from The IRONMAN Group. It's the very first edition: that means the athlete guide, course maps, cutoff times, parking, and shuttles don't yet exist as public documents. The official page still contains placeholder text, contradictory in places ('flat' bike course in the tag, 'climbs' in the blurb). Until the final documents come out, treat anything not on the list below as unconfirmed.

What's Confirmed and What's Not

Confirmed:

• Date: July 11, 2027
• Distances: 1.9 km river swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run
• Venue: El Delta complex, Nueva Asunción (Chaco'i)
• Access: Héroes del Chaco bridge, ~5 minutes from downtown

Not available:

• Final maps for all three legs
• Cutoff times and start times
• Parking, shuttles, access to the transition area
• Pricing and registration schedule
• Details on bike check-in and the briefing

Where to Stay and How to Get Around

With the race site 5 minutes from downtown, the logical choice is to stay in Asunción itself, where the hotel and services options are obviously broader than in Chaco'i. One thing to watch: it hasn't been published yet whether the bridge will have traffic restrictions on race day. Until the athlete guide clarifies, have a plan B: leave very early on race morning or, if possible, check actual crossing times in person in the days before.

For flights, visas, and domestic transport in Paraguay, the available sources give no guidance: check the country's official channels well in advance, especially if you're traveling with your bike.

Bringing the Family

The format helps: a single venue for the swim, transitions, and (probably) the finish, the city 5 minutes away, mild winter weather (highs of 22°C). For supporters, it's a convenient race to follow, at least on paper. Details on spectator areas haven't been published.

Your Action Plan

1. Today: free waitlist. Zero cost, guaranteed priority. 2. When registration opens: decide fast; the total number of spots is unknown. 3. As soon as the athlete guide drops: check schedules, cutoff times, access, and shuttles. For a first edition, this document is the only reliable source. 4. Book lodging in central Asunción with free cancellation, before prices climb. 5. Arrive with 2-3 days of margin: with no race reports from past editions, scouting the course in person is worth double.