Course
Swim
The county tourism listing describes a one loop swim that starts and finishes on a white sand beach at Lake Eva Park.
IRONMAN 70.3 Florida 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Haines City, Florida
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Registration details are on the race's own site.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRONMAN 70.3 | Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miOpen water swim | Dec 13, 2026 | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race guide
What athletes should know about IRONMAN 70.3 Florida, in brief, from the official race website.
Parking and travel
Road closures
The city says Ledwith Ave is closed between 1st and 10th Street from 3:00 a.m. until the bike course clears, and 6th Street is closed between Ledwith Ave and Wood Ave from 3:00 a.m. until the race ends. Restrictions also apply on Peninsular Drive.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (hainescity.com/376/Ironman-703-Florida, visitcentralflorida.org/events/ironman-70-3-florida), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Distances
- Half Iron Triathlon
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Quick answers
- When is IRONMAN 70.3 Florida?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances are offered?
- Half Iron Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844.
About the race
A half iron distance triathlon based at Lake Eva Park in Haines City: a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run. The city lists the 2026 race for December 13.