IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford - Illinois
About the race
IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford-Illinois offers athletes a 1.2-mile downriver swim in the Rock River, a scenic 56-mile bike ride through rural Illinois, and a 13.1-mile run along greenway trails in the heart of Rockford.
The event is strongly supported by the local community, featuring spectator viewing parties in Rockton and 'Sprinkler Alley' along the run course. Race day finishes in downtown Rockford just a few blocks from the transition area at Davis Park.
Relay Teams Information
Athletes can compete as a 2-person or 3-person relay team across the swim, bike, and run disciplines. All relay participants must be at least 18 years old on race day and must share a single timing chip acting as a baton during transitions.
What your entry includes
The course
The 1.2-mile downriver swim takes place in the Rock River starting near the Rock Guardians sculptures and ending at Davis Park. The 56-mile single-loop bike course features gently rolling hills and scenic farmland north of Rockford through Rockton Township. The two-lap run course covers the east and west banks of the Rock River on park greenways, finishing in downtown Rockford.
ROKA Swim Course
The swim course takes place in the Rock River running north to south through downtown Rockford. Swimmers enter the water near the sculptures of the Rock Guardians and compete in a 1.2-mile downriver swim that exits at transition in Davis Park.
ZOOT Bike Course
The 56-mile bike course is a single loop taking athletes north of Rockford through Rockton Township. Participants can expect gently rolling hills and scenic farmland, departing town to the north and returning from the west.
HOKA Run Course
The run course starts from transition at Davis Park for a two-lap route along the east and west banks of the Rock River. It features river views, park greenways, and scenic neighborhood tours, finishing in downtown Rockford near transition.
Weather & Water Conditions
Typical air temperatures range from an average high of 85 °F (29 °C) to a low of 63 °F (17 °C). Average water temperature in the Rock River is approximately 79 °F (26 °C).
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Rockford
Rockford is a city in northern Illinois, on the Rock River, about 90 minutes north-west of Chicago. The climate is humid continental: summers (June to August) are warm and humid, autumn is cool and colourful, winters (December to February) are cold with snow, and spring is cool. Late spring to early autumn is the best time to race. The city has a small airport and Chicago airports are within about 90 minutes.
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. If the other team members cross the finish line with the runner, the team will 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.