IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley 2027

Date
Sunday, May 23, 2027
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
IRONMAN 70.3Half Iron TriathlonSwim 1.2 mi · Bike 56 mi · Run 13.1 miOpen water swimMay 23, 2027See 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 5:47 AM. The start sits about 1,150 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Bald Eagle State Park (swim in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir), State College, PA

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 May 23 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 34% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 80°F.

Based on 80 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 Pennsylvania Happy Valley, in brief, from the official race website.

Course

Start and finish are in different places

The swim starts at Bald Eagle State Park, on Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir. The race ends on the Penn State University campus, outside Beaver Stadium. The host alliance says the race is contracted through 2029.

Full details on the official race website

Facts on this page come from the race's official website (happyvalleysportsandentertainmentalliance.com/ironman-703-pa-hv), checked Oct 7, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.

Race details

Where
Bald Eagle State Park (swim in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir), State College, PAMap
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,150 feet
Distances
Half Iron Triathlon

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Quick answers

When is IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley?
Sunday, May 23, 2027.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?
Half Iron Triathlon.
Where does it start?
Bald Eagle State Park (swim in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir), State College, PA.

About the race

Half iron distance triathlon in central Pennsylvania, in its fifth year on Sunday, May 23, 2027. The 1.2 mile swim is in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park, the 56 mile bike crosses Centre and Clinton Counties, and the 13.1 mile run crosses the Penn State campus to a finish outside Beaver Stadium.