IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie
About the race
IRONMAN 70.3 Muncie is the longest-running 70.3 triathlon in North America, with over 45 years of history. Grounded in heartland pride and athlete triumph, this legendary race invites athletes to compete along scenic shorelines, rural country roads, and natural parkland.
The race features a flat swim in Prairie Creek Reservoir, a fast bike course through rural Indiana countryside, and a run through the Muncie Nature Park area. It offers individual general entry, relay team entry, and IRONMAN Foundation entry options.
On-Course Nutrition: Official sports nutrition is provided by Maurten, featuring Gel 100 and Gel 100 CAF 100 hydrogel sports fuels at on-course fuel stations.
On-Course Hydration & Nutrition
Maurten is the official sports nutrition of the IRONMAN Global Series. On-course fuel includes Gel 100 and Gel 100 CAF 100 (delivering 25g of carbohydrates per sachet, with 100mg caffeine in CAF 100).
IRONMAN Experience by NIRVANA
Enhanced race day experience add-on packages are available via NIRVANA:
- Essential Pack ($325 USD): Low bib number, race director video, pre-race bike mechanic tune-up service.
- Premium Pack ($625 USD): Pre and post-race transport, fast track to swim start, bike/bag collection from transition.
What your entry includes
The course
The 1.2-mile swim takes place in Prairie Creek Reservoir. The 56-mile bike course is a very flat and fast out-and-back route on closed state highways and country roads through rural Delaware and Henry counties. The 13.1-mile run course circles the south side of Prairie Creek Reservoir over rolling hills.
ROKA Swim Course
The 1.2-mile swim will take place in beautiful and historic Prairie Creek Reservoir. Athletes can enjoy a smooth swim with plenty of space to complete this legendary course.
ZOOT Bike Course
Athletes can expect a very flat and fast 56-mile out-and-back bike course on closed state highways and country roads through rural Delaware and Henry counties. Light winds usually favor athletes on the return trip.
HOKA Run Course
Once off the bike, athletes complete a 13.1-mile run around the south side of Prairie Creek Reservoir. The course continues over rolling hills before finishing back at Prairie Creek Reservoir.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Muncie
Muncie is a city in east-central Indiana, about an hour from Indianapolis, with a flat landscape, a university and the White River. The climate is humid continental: summers (June to August) are warm and humid, autumn is mild, winters (December to February) are cold, and spring is variable. Late spring to early autumn is the best time to race, with the heat and humidity as the main factors in midsummer.
Know from the athletes
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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.
Can I be a team member on two different relay teams?
No. Team members are only allowed to compete on one relay team.
What will a Relay Team need to bring to Athlete Check-In?
All relay team members must have a photo I.D. If you are not yet registered to a team, you will need to do so at the Solutions table within athlete check-in to race with your relay team. Please bring a credit card to make the USAT one-day license payment if you are not already a USAT member.
How do I request to switch a Relay Member?
Contact the event email address to make any relay team member changes. Please provide the details of which team member you wish to cancel and provide the full name and email address of the new team member.
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.
What is the Withdrawal Policy for a Relay Team?
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee. Please review the withdrawal policy to reference the partial refund options.
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.
If a team member fails to make the course cut-off, can other team members still complete their leg of the race?
No. Failure to complete the swim or bike course within the time constraints will result as a DNF of the entire team.
If I am the swimmer or cyclist, how do I receive my finisher medal and finisher items?
The runner will collect all 3 finisher medals and hats for the entire relay team.
How does transition work for relay teams?
Some events provide a relay pen designated for teams to gather where the timing chip is passed. If provided, only the cyclist is allowed in transition and must have the chip from the swimmer before un-racking the bike, and must rack the bike before passing the chip to the runner.
How does pricing and registration for a Relay Team work?
Upon registration, the team captain will create a Team Name and Password. Team members then register under the 'Team Member' category using that name and password. At checkout, the captain pays the full registration fee.