Full distance · 29 November 2026 · Los Ríos, Cile meridionale
Ironman Valdivia 2026
IRONMAN Valdivia debuts on November 29, 2026 as Chile's first full-distance race, an evolution of the existing 70.3 course. River swim at 14°C with mandatory wetsuit, rolling-fast bike on 2 laps, flat marathon along the riverfront with crowd support. Southern-hemisphere spring: cool mornings, highs around 20°C. A Kona 2027 qualifier and already sold out. As a debut edition, there are no first-hand reports on the full distance: data comes from official pages and the 70.3. The time projections in the split table are rough estimates, not official figures.
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.
Swim3.8 km
- One-way course: entry at the Calle-Calle river waterfront (in front of the CAR Náutico), then along the initial arm of the Cau-Cau.
- Cold water: 14°C average, wetsuit mandatory. Prepare with cold-water acclimatization in training.
- Start scheduled for zero or minimal current: the organizers say you can follow the buoy line almost without sighting.
- The course crosses two rivers with different currents (flagged by a pro at the 70.3).
- Note: for the 70.3 a change to the swim exit with roughly 800 m of running from the water to T1 was announced; check the full-distance setup in the athlete guide.
Bike180 km · 874 m D+
- 2 laps, 180 km, well-maintained tarmac, official elevation gain ~874 m (other sources ~803 m): treat it as flat-to-rolling.
- Start near the Tres Marías airfield, then meadows and forests, Cabo Blanco, along the Cruces and Cayumapu rivers toward Máfil (km 37) and the Pichoy memorial bridge (~km 61).
- Fast course: the organizers quote expected averages around 37.5 km/h for the strongest riders.
- Some wind flagged as a "light challenge": hold an efficient but not extreme aero position.
- Cold morning (historical lows down to 4-6°C): bring layers for the first kilometers on the bike.
Run42.2 km
- 42.2 km flat, ~142 m total elevation gain. Official label: "Flat".
- Start from Parque Saval on Isla Teja, then the Cau-Cau, Calle-Calle and Pedro de Valdivia bridges.
- 3 laps between the Costanera and Avenida España, with crowds along the course.
- Finish through the city streets with a lively atmosphere.
- Cool temperatures (highs ~17-23°C in past editions): ideal conditions for running fast.
Which athlete it takes
| Goal | Swim | Bike | Run | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed finisher | 1:35 | 7:00 | 5:15 | 14:15 |
| Mid-pack goal (sub 12:30) | 1:20 | 6:10 | 4:30 | 12:20 |
| Fast goal (sub 10:30) | 1:08 | 5:15 | 3:45 | 10:20 |
| Top age-group (sub 9:30) | 0:58 | 4:50 | 3:15 | 9:15 |
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.
Matt Byrn · 2025
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Photos from athletes on the course
instagram · 2026@ironman70.3puertovaraschileEl ánimo cambia. Las condiciones cambian. El objetivo no.
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instagram · 2026@ironman70.3valdiviaGRACIAS ABSOLUTAS 🫡
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instagram · 2026@fabian.o.zbindenDomingo 11 de octubre 🏊♀️🎆
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Todo esto empezó como…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 mandatory? Yes. The river water averages 14°C and the official page lists the wetsuit as mandatory. Train in cold water with your race wetsuit in the weeks before. Is there current in the river? The start is scheduled for zero or minimal current and the organizers say to follow the buoy line. However, the course touches two rivers (Calle-Calle and Cau-Cau) with different currents, as flagged by a pro at the 70.3. How hard is the bike leg? 180 km over 2 laps, official "Rolling" label, roughly 800-875 m of climbing depending on the source. Well-maintained tarmac, some wind along the rivers: it's a fast course, the real risk is pacing. Is the marathon really flat? Yes: official "Flat" label, roughly 131-142 m of total elevation gain, 3 laps between the Costanera and Avenida España with crowds along the course. What's the weather like in late November in Valdivia? Southern-hemisphere spring: official highs ~20°C, lows ~8°C. In the 70.3 editions highs ranged from 17 to 23°C and lows dropped to 4-6°C. You'll need layers for the morning and the first km on the bike. What are the cutoff times and check-in schedules? Not published on the official pages at the time of data collection. It's a debut edition: verify cutoffs, bike check-in and aid stations in the athlete guide as soon as it's available. Can I still register or buy a bib from another athlete? The 2026 edition is sold out. For waitlists email valdivia@ironman.com. Forum threads remind us that IRONMAN does not allow entry transfers between athletes: don't buy bibs from third parties. Does the race award Kona slots? Yes, it's a qualifier for the 2027 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona. Check the official website for the exact number of slots. Where should I stay? Between Isla Teja and downtown Valdivia: the race is based at Parque Saval on Isla Teja and the course is concentrated. Book early: the 70.3, IRONKIDS and a fun run take place the same weekend. Is it true there's a long run between the swim exit and T1? For the 70.3, a change with roughly 800 m of running from the water to T1 was announced and discussed in forums. For the full distance the setup is not confirmed: check the athlete guide.
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
Do at least 3-4 open-water swims in cold water with your race wetsuit before you travel. At 14°C the first minutes take your breath away: ease in gradually if the start format allows it.
Numb hands after 3.8 km at 14°C: choose simple closures, consider arm warmers pre-rolled on the handlebars or an easy-to-put-on vest.
The bike is rolling with ~800-875 m of climbing: no real climbs, but 2 laps of constant pushing. Work on cadence and sustained aero position.
Lapped course between the Costanera and Av. España with crowds: place your supporters at fixed spots and mentally break the race into segments.
Start with possible air temps of 4-8°C. Dress in layers for transition and use throwaway clothing to ditch before the start.
Race base: Parque Saval, Isla Teja
The race revolves around Parque Saval on Isla Teja. Recommended accommodation is between Isla Teja and downtown Valdivia.
Weekend of events
The 70.3, IRONKIDS and a fun run also take place the same weekend on the same infrastructure. Expect a packed city: book early.
Registration sold out
The 2026 edition is sold out. For waitlists or information: valdivia@ironman.com.
Operational details not yet published
At the time of data collection, the official pages did not list cutoffs, bike check-in times or aid station details: check the athlete guide 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 in Valdivia: Timeline, Classic Mistakes, and Plan Bs for a Debut
First-ever full edition, 14°C water, single-digit mornings: how to build your race week when half the information won't arrive until the athlete guide drops.
Logistics · 3 min · AI synthesisValdivia logistics: small city, packed weekend, book yesterday
The race revolves around Parque Saval on Isla Teja, the 2026 edition is sold out, and the same weekend also features a 70.3, IRONKIDS and a fun run: here's how to get organized.
Run · 3 min · AI synthesisThe Valdivia Marathon: Flat, Cool, and With Crowds. The Conditions to Run Fast Actually Exist
Three laps between the Costanera and Avenida España, 142 meters of total elevation gain and highs around 20°C: here the marathon is up to you, not the course.
Bike · 3 min · AI synthesisThe Valdivia Bike Course: 180 km of "Rolling" Roads That Reward Discipline, Not Watts
Two fast loops along the Cruces and Cayumapu rivers, less than 900 meters of elevation gain, and a bit of wind: the perfect course to wreck your marathon if you go out too hard.
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
Wheels for this course
A rule of thumb from this course: 4.9 m of climbing per km and low wind exposure. It is guidance, not a count. (flat)
Front wheel
60-80 mm deep
Rear wheel
Disc, or a deep wheel (60-80 mm) if you prefer
Tyres
28-30 mm, tubeless if possible. Choose pressure by weight and road surface, not by habit.
Check the weather and the wind forecast on race week: on windy days, drop a depth step on the front wheel.
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.
Before the race
Carb load
560-700 g carbs per day for the last 2 day(s)
Breakfast, 3 h before
70-140 g carbs, low fibre, familiar food
On the bike 6:10
Every 20 min · 27 g carbs and about 167 ml
On the run 4:30
Every 20 min · 20 g carbs and about 133 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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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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