IRONMAN 70.3 Dali takes place on Sun, Sep 13, 2026 in Dali, China. The main route is 113 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 13, 2026
- Start
- Dali 🇨🇳
- Distance
- 113 km
- Level
- Open to all
IRONMAN 70.3 Dali features a scenic middle-distance course in China's Yunnan Province, including a pristine swim in Erhai Lake and a flat lakeside bike and run route set against the Cangshan Mountains.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
IRONMAN 70.3 Dali demands sustained multi-sport endurance across a middle-distance course featuring a lake swim and flat cycling and running routes. Athletes must manage pacing and nutrition carefully over approximately four to eight hours of continuous racing.
Middle-Distance Endurance
The 113-kilometer total distance requires precise aerobic pacing across swim, bike, and run legs without depleting energy stores too early.
Aerobic Efficiency
The flat lakeside bike and run profile allows athletes to maintain a steady, uninterrupted cadence and high power or running output for extended durations.
Open-Water Proficiency
The pristine swim in Erhai Lake requires strong sighting, drafting skills, and comfort in open water at the start of the race.
A carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour is required to sustain energy levels across the middle-distance duration.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at IRONMAN 70.3 Dali is 3 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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