Cairns Airport IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns

Sporting Events

IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns is situated at the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and boasts a stunning backdrop that will take your breath away.
Swim Course
Swim Course
Swim Course
Bike Course
Bike Course
Bike course in Cairns
Run course in Cairns
Run Course
Run Course
With arguably the most spectacular bike course in the world, competitors race up the Captain Cook Highway hugging the coastline from Cairns to Port Douglas. From reef to World Heritage-listed rainforest, and a run along the stunning Cairns boardwalk, the race finishes in the heart of the city. This race has become a ‘must-do’ on the IRONMAN circuit, and there is every reason to believe the hype.

Information

Website

www.ironman.com/im703-cairns

Address

Queensland, 4879

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