AI synthesis with sources · 4 min · edition 2027
IRONMAN 70.3 Curitiba Logistics: Two Parks, One Shuttle, and a 3 a.m. Alarm
T1 at Passaúna, T2 and the finish at Barigüi: this race runs on two separate venues, and race morning hinges on shuttle times. Here's how to plan it.
The core issue: two separate venues
IRONMAN 70.3 Curitiba is not a single-venue race. The swim and T1 are at Parque Passaúna (Rua Eduardo Sprada), home to the reservoir where you'll swim. T2, the finish line, and the IRONMAN Village are at Parque Barigüi (Alameda Ecológica Burle Marx 2518). Two parks, two transition areas, separate gear bags. This is the single logistical fact that shapes your entire weekend: plan around it before you book anything.
Race week
What the public sources confirm:
- Race packet: schedule your pickup, which happens at the Village at Parque Barigüi.
- Federation fee: the Brazilian triathlon federation fee applies, payable on top of your entry.
- Medical waiver: signed online before the race.
- Bag check-in: in the 2026 schedule, the red bag had to be dropped at T2 on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The 2027 times may change: the athlete guide is the final word.
The sources consulted don't give full details on bike check-in for 2027: verify in the athlete guide whether bike check-in happens at Passaúna (T1) on Saturday, because with two separate venues this determines how many trips you'll need to make.
Race morning
In the 2026 edition the machine worked like this: athlete-only transport from Parque Barigüi (T2) to the start beginning at 4:15 a.m.; T1 access at Passaúna from 4:45 to 6:10 a.m.; race start at 6:30 a.m. That means an alarm around 3:00–3:30 a.m., breakfast done, bags packed the night before. The 2027 times need confirming, but the two-venue setup is unlikely to change: plan on a long, cold morning, with lows around 16 °C. Bring a throwaway warm layer or one you can stuff in your bag for the pre-start wait.
Critical point: after the T1 access cutoff, you're locked out. With the shuttle as the only sensible way in, there's no room to improvise. Take the first available shuttle, not the last one.
Where to stay and bringing the family
The sources consulted don't list partner hotels. The logical criterion: Parque Barigüi is the hub of the weekend (Village, packet pickup, T2, finish), so staying near Barigüi minimizes your trips. On race morning you'll leave from there on the athlete shuttle anyway.
For your supporters, the race is generous: finish and Village in the same park, plus a multi-lap run course. Family and friends can post up at Barigüi and see you repeatedly on the half marathon and at the finish without moving. The swim start at Passaúna, on the other hand, is harder to reach at dawn: weigh whether it's worth it or whether it's better for them to wait at the park.
Costs and registration
The sources consulted don't list the 2027 entry fee or the official cutoff time: check both on the official website. Budget for the entry fee plus the federation fee and any bike transport costs.
Operational checklist
1. As soon as the 2027 athlete guide drops: note shuttle times, T1 closing, and bag check-in. 2. Book accommodation near Barigüi. 3. Pack both bags (T1/T2) using a written list: with separate transition areas, an item left in the wrong bag can't be retrieved on race morning. 4. Recon on Saturday: if you can, go see Passaúna in person so there are no surprises on race morning. 5. First shuttle, not the last. It's the rule that costs the least and saves the most.