Located within a cluster of tropical islands that attract visitors the world over, the race will take athletes on a truly Malaysian cultural journey through tropical, hilly and demanding terrain passing traditional kampungs (villages), mangrove clusters and rainforest vistas.
The ocean swim starts from the picturesque white sandy beach of Pantai Kok with a triangle out and back course. A one-loop bike course heads out of Pantai Kok on to a clockwise loop from towards the rolling hills of Datai and the fringes of Kuah Town. Athletes will return from the bike into an unique indoor air conditioned transition at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Center (next to the airport) . The run course will be an amazing scenic run beside the Langkawi International Airport towards the finish line at the stunning Cenang beach.
There are 30 qualifying slots to the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. IRONMAN has announced that Langkawi will continue to host IRONMAN Malaysia this year, with an additional race: IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi. Both races will take place on 11 November 2017. Athlete check-in is scheduled to start from 8 November 2017. Registration for IRONMAN Malaysia opens on 20 March 2017, and registration for IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi opens on 18 April 2017. Meanwhile, registration for IRONKIDS will be revealed soon.
Event Name: IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi
Date: Saturday 11 November, 2017
Minimum Age: All athletes must be 18 years of age or older by 31 December 2017
Event Schedule:
Wednesday 8 November 2017
2.00pm - 6.00pm IRONMAN Malaysia & IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Athlete Check-In Open
1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm IRONMAN Malaysia Athlete Video Briefing (Approx. 30 min) Must attend only one Athlete Briefing across either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
Thursday 9 November 2017
12.00pm - 6.00pm IRONMAN Malaysia & IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Athlete Check-In Open
6.00pm - 8.30pm IRONMAN Malaysia Athlete Welcome Dinner hosted by LADA (Note: Including Race Director
1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm IRONMAN Malaysia Athlete Video Briefing ( Approx. 30 min) Must attend
12.30pm, 2.30pm IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Athlete Briefing Session Times: IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Athlete Video Briefing ( Approx. 30 min) Must attend only one Athlete Briefing across either Thursday or Friday
Friday 10 November 2017
10.00am - 1.00pm IRONMAN Malaysia & IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Athlete Check-In Open (Note: LAST CHANCE TO CHECK-IN, ATHLETES MUST CHECK-IN BY 1.00PM TODAY)
10.00am - 4.00pm (T1) Compulsory Bike Racking and Bike Gear Bag Check-In
10.00am - 5.00pm (T2) Compulsory Run Gear Bag Check-In
2.30pm, 4.30pm IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Athlete Briefing Session Times: IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Athlete Video Briefing (Approx. 30min) Must attend only one Athlete Briefing across either Thursday or Friday.
Saturday 11 November 2017
7.05am IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Age Group Rolling Start
7.40am IRONMAN Malaysia Pro Male Race Start
7.42am IRONMAN Malaysia Pro Female Race Start
7.48am IRONMAN Malaysia Age Group Rolling Start
11.20am (*Approx.) IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi First Finisher
12.30pm - 5.30pm (T2) IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Bike & Gear Bag Check-Out (Note: 70.3 Athletes must collect bike and gear at this time)
3.30pm (*Approx.) IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Cut-Off
5.30pm IRONMAN 70.3 Langkawi Award Presentation
6.15pm 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Roll Down Ceremony
6.30pm - 11.30pm (T2) IRONMAN Malaysia Bike & Gear Bag Collection Check-Out (Note: Special Needs Bag will only be available for collection on Sunday)
Sunday 12 November 2017
8.00am - 11.00am (T2) IRONMAN Malaysia Bike, Gear Bag & Special Needs Bag Check-Out
10.00am 2018 IRONMAN World Championship Roll Down Ceremony
6.00pm - 8.00pm IRONMAN Malaysia Awards Ceremony
