Ironman 70.3 Duisburg

Ironman 70.3 Duisburg: a half-distance race in the heart of the Ruhr

Held in late summer, usually at the end of August, Ironman 70.3 Duisburg takes place in Duisburg, a major port city at the confluence of the Rhine and the Ruhr. The 1.9 km swim takes place at the Sportpark Duisburg, around the famous Wedau rowing basin, a calm body of water that lends itself to fast times. The 90 km bike course then runs through the city and its surroundings, mixing green spaces with the post-industrial scenery typical of the Ruhr. The 21.1 km half marathon heads back to the sports park, where the crowds create a great atmosphere. It is a fairly fast, accessible and urban course, ideal for a first half-distance race in Germany. For the full distance in the country, head to Ironman Frankfurt.