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An average-pace 70.3: about the same finish time as the athlete's other courses. 7 in ten starters come from abroad.
Course -1.1%Big international fieldA 70.3 in Málaga on the Costa del Sol, with a field that is mostly from abroad and a course that runs a little faster than average on every leg.
The course effect is negative on all three legs: for a 5:00 reference athlete the swim saves about 6 minutes, the bike about 8 and the run about 14 against an average course. Overall that is around 3 minutes quicker than average. The mid-field athlete in the latest edition swam in about 39 minutes, rode in about 2:51 and ran in about 1:56.
The race is held in October, when the daily mean air temperature is typically around 21°C, with highs around 26°C. The latest edition had around 2,300 starters, and about 6% did not finish. Around seven in ten starters came from abroad, with the United Kingdom the largest group at about 19%.
A good fit for athletes who want a fast-leaning 70.3 in mild autumn weather and are comfortable racing in a large, international field.
Finish-time ladder of the 2026 edition
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What it took in 2026
Based on the 2026 edition · 2,313 starters · Official IRONMAN results, aggregated by Enduric. Enduric is not affiliated with IRONMAN. Updated 11 Nov 2026.
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