The IRONMAN Group announced in a report published October 21, 2026, that a new IRONMAN 70.3 Utah triathlon will join the global racing calendar in 2027. The inaugural event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 21, 2027.
The race course will begin with a 1.2-mile swim in Deer Creek Reservoir. Following the swim, competitors will complete a 56-mile bike course through the rolling landscape before returning to the IRONMAN Village at Scera Park in Orem. The final segment is a 13.1-mile run along the Provo River Parkway Trail, which includes approximately 380 feet of elevation gain. The journey will conclude at Orem City Center Park beneath the Wasatch Mountains.
Orem Mayor Karen McCandless stated that the city is excited to welcome IRONMAN athletes and their families to the community. She noted that the combination of natural beauty and community spirit is found in Utah County. Utah County Commissioner Skyler Beltran said the prestigious event is a testament to the growing sports economy in Utah Valley and its emergence as a destination for world-class sporting events.
According to Todd Fitzgerald, Regional Director for IRONMAN, the combination of scenery, local support, and infrastructure makes Orem a natural fit for the race. Lee Adamson, Executive Director at Explore Utah Valley, said the event is an opportunity to showcase mountain landscapes and the spirit of volunteerism. The 2027 event will also offer qualifying slots for the 2028 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship race.
Orem is located in the heart of Utah Valley, approximately 45 miles south of Salt Lake City and about 45 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. The area provides access to natural attractions such as Deer Creek Reservoir and Provo Canyon. The city is often referred to as Family City USA.
General registration for the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Utah triathlon is scheduled to open on October 29, 2026, at www.ironman.com/races/im703-utah.
