IRONMAN 70.3 Málaga

Ironman 70.3 Marbella is no longer held, but the province of Málaga still hosts Ironman events for you to take part in. IRONMAN 70.3 Málaga has arrived. An event for triathletes is scheduled on October. The privileged location between the Mediterranean and the Andalusian mountains makes this place one of the most idyllic. The race offers qualifying places for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.

The route

The route starts with the swimming modality. Swimming in a single 1900 meter loop across the Mediterranean, with departure and arrival at the famous La Malagueta.

After the first section, the 90 kilometer cycle route begins at La Malagueta, passing through Rincón de la Victoria, Benajarafe, Torre del Mar and Torrox, before returning to La Malagueta for the last section, the running circuit.

The running circuit consists of two laps around the Paseo Marítimo in Málaga, with 21.1 kilometer finishing at the historical center of Málaga.

Where to stay

Swim start, both transitions and the finish all sit around La Malagueta, so sleeping in Málaga itself or along the Costa del Sol means a short, stress-free trip to bib collection and an early walk or ride to the beach on race morning. Arrive the day before, rack your bike, and keep the evening after the half-marathon for recovery rather than for driving.

BYPILLOW Villa Lorena | Hotel Boutique – Málaga, about 1 km from the start. A small family-run boutique hotel with seven double rooms in the Limonar district, five minutes on foot from the beach. It lists bike mechanical aid and repair tools, plus parking, a garden and a pool that stays open all year. The owners can point you towards routes, and the AVE station and airport shuttle train are both within walking distance.

Hotel Puente Real – Torremolinos, about 11 km from the start. A large beachfront hotel with a dedicated Cycling Center, bike rental, repair tools, laundry and massage, so kit and legs both get looked after. It also offers picnic options, a fitness area and route information for road riders, which makes it handy for a relaxed spin along the coast before race week.

Hotel Yaramar – Fuengirola, about 26 km from the start. A Silver-certified seafront hotel whose Cycling Center lets you wash, repair and store your bike. Rental, laundry, massage, a sauna and Jacuzzi, and sports nutrition on sale round out the offer, and the hotel suggests climbs such as Cerro del Moro for riders extending their stay.

Event weekend fills quickly, so book early, and browse more cycling-friendly accommodation to find the right base.

Where to rent a bicycle?

At Cycling Friendly we have a wide range of bikes to rent for the IRONMAN 70.3 Málaga. Find yours!. ¡Encuentra la tuya!