70.3 · 7 March 2027 ·
Ironman 70.3 Punta del Este 2027
IRONMAN 70.3 Punta del Este takes place on March 7, 2027, at the height of the southern summer. Compact venue: swim in the calm bay of Playa Mansa, transition and finish near the Conrad. The bike is two coastal loops with the Punta Ballena climb as the key section, the run is flat along the peninsula to the point where the Rio de la Plata meets the Atlantic. It's hot (official highs of 30°C) and the coastal wind can take its toll. The climate/course ratings are judgments based on available facts; the profile times are rough estimates, not official data. Note: sources report different bike elevation figures, so treat them as approximate.
Course
Three legs, three different races
Indicative profile · Scheda automatica da fonti pubbliche (2026-11): da rivedere. The organiser publishes the final course in spring: this page updates.
Swim1.9 km
- One 1.9 km lap in Maldonado Bay (Playa Mansa): typically calm water.
- You swim parallel to the shore toward the Mailhos pier and come back onto the beach in front of the Conrad, where transition is.
- Average water temp 23°C: wetsuit almost always legal (cutoff 24.5°C, max 5 mm).
- Wooden boardwalks and multiple access points for spectators: very spectator-friendly area.
Bike90 km · — m D+
- 90 km over two loops along the coast toward Punta Ballena, passing Casapueblo.
- Officially tagged 'hilly', but the profile is mostly flat/rolling: the Punta Ballena climb is the key section.
- PJAMM lists about 515 m of total gain: false flat uphill (1-3%), ~5.6 km of real climbing (>3%), long flat stretches.
- Elevation gain varies between sources (roughly 435-515 m): treat it as approximate.
- Exposed coastline: wind can change your times significantly.
Run21.1 km
- 21.1 km over two laps, practically flat (~9 m of gain).
- You run along the coast toward the peninsula, to the meeting point of the Rio de la Plata and the Atlantic.
- Scenic landmarks: the fish market, the port, the 'Los Dedos' sculpture.
- Finish near Calle 20 and Gorlero, a short walk from the beach and the Conrad.
- Late-summer heat: manage hydration and cooling from the first lap.
Which athlete it takes
| Goal | Swim | Bike | Run | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable finisher | 0:45 | 3:20 | 2:30 | 6:50 |
| Mid-pack goal | 0:38 | 2:55 | 2:05 | 5:50 |
| Fast goal | 0:33 | 2:35 | 1:45 | 5:05 |
| Top age-group | 0:28 | 2:20 | 1:28 | 4:25 |
Indicative splits from recent editions' results, transitions included. The personal forecast, below, compares them with your data.
What the course asks
Stories from the race
The best of the race
A selection of the most watched videos and the most popular photos. The full galleries are at the bottom of the page.
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Photos from athletes on the course
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Por si no la habías encontra…Reviews
Who raced it, what they say
At launch, pages start from syntheses of public race reports, declared as such. Verified reviews come from athletes who receive the invite within 7 days of the race, with the activity recorded on their device.
Structured fields: finish and leg times from your device, wetsuit yes/no, gear, perceived temperature, what you'd do again and what not, «I'd race it again». Free text is the race report. The linked activity makes it verified without exposing personal data.
The form appears here after the race, for those who connected a device or appear in the official results.
Is the wetsuit allowed? Almost certainly yes: average water temp 23°C with the wetsuit cutoff at 24.5°C (max 5 mm). The official call comes on race morning. Test it in warm water first: at 23°C some athletes overheat. How hard is the bike leg? Less than the official 'hilly' tag suggests: a mostly flat/rolling course with the Punta Ballena climb as the key section, ridden twice. Estimated gain between ~435 and ~515 m, with conflicting sources. The real variable is the coastal wind. Is the run really flat? Yes: about 9 m of gain over 21.1 km, two laps along the peninsula's coast. The limiting factor isn't the course but the late-summer heat. What weather conditions should I expect? Early March is the height of the southern summer: stated highs of 30°C, water around 23°C. The ocean wind can heavily affect the bike and swim: several race reports mention editions with rough seas and strong wind. What are the cutoff times? Not listed on the pages consulted. Check the athlete guide on the official website once it's published. Is this a good race for a first 70.3? Yes: a typically calm bay for the swim, compact venue, flat run and good crowds. But you need to handle heat and wind, which can make the day much harder than the elevation profile suggests. Are there slots for the 70.3 Worlds? Yes, the race awards qualifying slots. The exact number and roll-down procedure aren't available in the sources consulted: check them on the official website. Where are transition, the start and the finish? All compact: swim at Playa Mansa in front of the Conrad (now Enjoy), transition in the beach parking lot, finish near Calle 20 and Gorlero. Everything is walkable. Where do I pick up my bib? In recent editions bib pickup was at the Enjoy hotel (former Conrad), facing Playa Mansa. Confirm the location and times in the 2027 athlete guide. How many athletes take part? Recent editions have drawn about 1,000 athletes from around 34 countries: an international race but of manageable size.
The Q&A is fed by reviews and the rulebook: every answer says where it comes from.
Preparation tips
What to do from today to race day
Most of the course is flat: stay aero and don't burn your race on the Punta Ballena climb.
With water around 23°C the wetsuit is almost a given: test it in warm water beforehand so you don't overheat.
Single lap parallel to the shore: study the buoys toward the Mailhos pier and pick landmarks on shore.
A late southern-summer race: increase sodium and fluids in the days before, ice and water on you during the run.
Bike and run are both two laps: use the first to gauge wind and pace, push on the second.
Compact venue
Transition in the beach parking lot and finish near the Conrad: everything within walking distance, convenient for supporters too.
Spectators
Boardwalks and multiple beach access points for the swim; the coastal run course is very easy to follow.
Race organization contact
Official email: Puntadeleste70.3@IRONMAN.com for registration and logistics questions.
Worlds slots
The race awards slots for the 70.3 World Championship: check the number and roll-down procedure on the official website.
Guides and deep dives
Everything you need before you register
One article per topic, written from the sources listed at the bottom of the page and updated every edition. AI syntheses are declared as such.
Race Day at Punta del Este: Timeline, Classic Mistakes, and Plan B
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Logistics · 4 min · AI synthesisRace Logistics at Punta del Este: Compact Venue, Long Trip
Everything within walking distance between the beach, transition and finish line: the real logistical challenge is getting there from Europe with your bike.
Run · 4 min · AI synthesisThe Punta del Este Half: Flat, Scenic, and No Excuses
13.1 miles over two laps with 9 meters of elevation gain: here the course won't slow you down, but the heat will.
Bike · 4 min · AI synthesisThe Punta del Este Bike Course: A Fast 90 km with Just One Real Obstacle (Make That Two)
Two coastal loops, the Punta Ballena climb tackled twice, and an ocean wind that can matter more than the elevation gain.
Gear
What age groupers ride and what this course asks for
At Kona, age group average
Latest Kona bike count (2026): about ≈2,260 age-group bikes, pros excluded. Shares of bikes counted.
World Championship athletes are qualified and more performance-oriented than the average field here. Source: Slowtwitch, compiled with volunteers and IRONMAN access. Slowtwitch
Race kit
Fuel and pack, nothing forgotten
Work out carbs, fluid and sodium for this course, split into bottles, gels and bars, then tick off everything to pack from passport to Vaseline.
Start at 60 g/h if you have not trained your gut, 80-90 if you have. Never try new products on race day.
Hot course: drink to thirst plus the amounts shown, favour salt, and use ice and water on the run.
Before the race
Carb load
560-700 g carbs per day for the last 1 day(s)
Breakfast, 3 h before
70-140 g carbs, low fibre, familiar food
On the bike 2:55
Every 20 min · 23 g carbs and about 233 ml
On the run 2:05
Every 20 min · 17 g carbs and about 200 ml
Whole race
After the finish
70-84 g carbs and about 21 g protein within the first hour
General guidance for healthy adults, not medical advice. Adjust with your coach or dietitian and rehearse it in long sessions.
Stories from the race
Full galleries
Everything else we collected: more videos, more photos and what athletes wrote.
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In their words 9
Excerpts from public posts by athletes who raced here, with a link to the original. Posts are shown in the language they were written.
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Sources
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