Morro Bay the newest location of Ironman Triathlon 70.3

Morro Bay will be the newest location for the Ironman Triathlon 70.3, the IRONMAN Group announced. 

The new IRONMAN 70.3 Morro Bay triathlon is scheduled to take place on May 20, 2023, with general registration opening on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, by visiting, www.ironman.com/im703-morro-bay.

“We are thrilled to bring the excitement of IRONMAN 70.3 racing to this unique and beautiful central California community,” said Tim Brosious, Northwest Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group. “With the longstanding history that triathlon has in this region, we know our athletes will enjoy the stunning scenery, beautiful weather, and friendly community here in San Luis Obispo County.”

The IRONMAN 70.3 Morro Bay triathlon will take athletes on a 1.2-mile swim in Morro Bay, before heading into a 56-mile bike course that is lined with vineyards and ocean views through the rolling hills of San Luis Obispo County. A 13.1-mile run will culminate the event as athletes will be greeted by the finish line along the Embarcadero in downtown Morro Bay.