IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon
About the race
Known as The most beautiful race in the world, the Itaú IRONMAN 70.3 Pucón boasts over 35 years of history, combining the scenic beauty of southern Chile with a demanding triathlon competition. The event features a swim in Lake Villarrica, cycling through unique volcanic landscapes, and running with the imposing Villarrica Volcano in the background.
Athletes from around the world gather to compete in this iconic location, enjoying an unparalleled natural environment and a unique atmosphere celebrating sportsmanship, effort, and personal achievement.
Relay Teams
Experience the thrills of an IRONMAN 70.3 race day by sharing the fun and entering as a team! Two or three-person relay teams can compete together. All participants must be at least 18 years of age on race day.
What your entry includes
The course
The race features a 1.9 km swim in Lake Villarrica starting at Playa Grande, followed by a 90 km single-loop bike ride along the CH-199 International Route toward Curarrehue over rolling volcanic terrain. The event finishes with a 21 km three-loop run through the Peninsula and streets of Pucón, ending at Playa Grande in front of Parque Los Boldos.
Swim Course
The 1,900-meter circuit takes place in Lake Villarrica, starting at Playa Grande in Pucón. Athletes exit the water via Calle Colo Colo and head to the transition area at Parque Cerrado to switch to the next stage.
Bike Course
Athletes start at Parque Cerrado and cover 90 km in a single loop. They begin on Calle Colo Colo, continue along the CH-199 International Route to Curarrehue, and then return to Parque Cerrado in Pucón for the next transition.
Run Course
The running circuit, approximately 21 km, is completed in three identical loops. It begins on Calle Colo Colo, passes through the Peninsula and various streets in Pucón, finishing at Playa Grande in front of Parque Los Boldos.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Pucon
Pucón is a lakeside resort town in Chile's Araucanía region, on Lake Villarrica and beneath the active Villarrica volcano, surrounded by forest, rivers and hot springs. The climate is temperate and wet: summers (December to February) are warm and mostly dry, autumn (March to May) is cool and rainy, winters (June to August) are cold and wet with snow on the volcano, and spring is fresh. Summer, from December to March, is the best time to race, with warm days and the lake pleasant for swimming. It is reached from Temuco, about an hour and a half by road.
Know from the athletes
Good to know
Are two-person Relay Teams permitted?
Yes. A two-person relay can complete the race with any combination of disciplines. Relay teams may later add a third person if they wish.
Can all team members cross the finish line together?
No. Only the run leg relay participant can cross the finish line. The Competition Rules state that only the relay runner can cross the finish line; if the other team members cross the finish line with the runner, the team would receive a disqualification.
Do all Relay Team Members need to attend Athlete Check-In?
Yes. All teams MUST arrive together for Athlete Check-In to ensure that all the materials are accounted for. During Athlete Check-In, athletes will be required to sign their own individual waivers.
Does each Relay Team Member receive a timing chip?
No. The relay team will receive one timing chip at bike check-in. The timing chip acts as a 'baton' and team members must hand-off the timing strap/chip to move forward to the next discipline.
Do all Relay Team Members need to be the same age and gender?
No. Relay team members can be comprised of a mix of gender and age. All participants must be 18 years of age on race day.