🏊‍♂️(Info) Ironman 70.3 Vietnam (Ironman 70.3)

Here's a summary of IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang, Vietnam, taking place in Da Nang in May 2026. Notably, this year Vietnam's first-ever full-course IRONMAN event will be held at the same time, so the event is said to be much larger in scale than in previous years.

1. Race Schedule and Location ▪︎ Main Race Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday) ▪︎ Location: Da Nang East Sea Park (Biển Đông Park) and the area around Vo Nguyen Giap Street ▪︎ Race Week: May 7 (Thu) – May 11 (Mon) - May 8: Newborns Vietnam Run Out (charity run) - May 9: Sunrise Sprint (short distance), IRONKIDS (children's race) - May 10: IRONMAN 70.3 & Full Course Main Race 2. Race Course Information (based on 70.3) IRONMAN 70.3's total distance, This is a race covering 70.3 miles (approximately 113km). ▪︎Swim (1.9km): Held in a triangular course in the sea in front of Dong Hai Park. ▪︎Cycle (90km): A flat and beautiful course that heads north along the coastal road (Vo Nguyen Giap - Hoang Sa), crosses Thuan Phuoc Bridge, and goes back and forth along Nguyen Tat Thanh beach road. ▪︎ Running (21.1km): This course loops twice along Bo Nguyen Giap Street stretching along the coastline, with the finish line back at Dong Hai Park.

3. Notes for Visitors and Residents ▪︎ Traffic Control: From early morning to afternoon on Sunday, May 10, vehicle traffic will be restricted on major coastal roads including Vo Nguyen Giap, Tran Hung Dao Bridge (Thuan Phuoc Bridge), and Nguyen Tat Thanh. If you are staying at accommodations near My Khe Beach, please allow plenty of extra travel time. ▪︎Best viewing spot: Dong Hae Park, the finish line, is the liveliest place and a great spot to cheer on the runners up close. ▪︎Heat: Da Nang in May already feels like midsummer. Both runners and spectators should be careful to stay well hydrated and protect themselves from the sun. ★ Note: The 2026 race will grant qualifying slots for the Ironman World Championship, so it's expected to be a record-breaking event with over 3,000 athletes participating from around the world.