IRONMAN 70.3 Returns to Augusta for Fourth Year, Bringing Thousands to Maine’s Capital

IRONMAN 70.3 is coming back to Augusta this summer, and it is exciting to see this incredible event return for a fourth year. From July 24-26, 2026, thousands of athletes, families, volunteers, and spectators will make their way to Maine’s capital city for one unforgettable weekend.

The Kennebec Valley Chamber has helped make this event one of the biggest weekends of the year for Augusta. Every summer when IRONMAN 70.3 comes to town, the hotels are full, the restaurants are packed, and local businesses see people coming through their doors from all over the world. It brings new energy to Augusta and gives visitors a chance to see everything our community has to offer.

What makes this event so special is not just the crowds, but the athletes themselves. IRONMAN 70.3 brings some of the most amazing endurance athletes anywhere right here to Augusta. Competitors begin with a 1.2-mile swim in the Kennebec River, followed by a 56-mile bike ride through the hills and roads of the Kennebec Valley. They finish with a 13.1-mile run through the streets and trails of Central Maine.

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Whether people come as athletes, volunteers, or spectators, IRONMAN 70.3 has become one of Augusta’s signature events, and it is great to see it back again for another year.