IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria Victoria, Canada   May 25, 2025

The Hidden Gem
IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria is as much about the course as it is the destination. From its majestic peaks to its rugged shores, Victoria’s stunning beauty keeps triathletes coming back year after year. Whether you arrive on Vancouver Island by ferry or sea plane, you’ll be blown away the moment you set eyes on this mystical island. On race day, you’ll be fully immersed in this natural beauty, from the pristine swim in Elk Lake, to the rolling bike through quaint towns and along the coast, to the flat, shaded trail run around the lake. After the race, make time for a hike through the island’s lush rainforests, or a historical tour downtown, or whale watching in the Salish Sea.  Whatever you choose, your memories of this hidden island gem will stay with you long after you leave. Come see what makes Victoria, BC, simply magical.

Swim
The swim course will take place in Elk Lake, a beautiful freshwater lake that is typically warm on race weekend. This single-loop swim will feature a rolling start from Hamsterly Beach Park. Swimmers will head south, keeping buoys to their right, before turning to head north and back to shore.

Bike
The IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria bike course is a single loop! Beginning at Hamsterly Beach, athletes will ride through four beautiful municipalities and enjoy stunning views of Haro Strait, the Coastal Mountains, and Saanich Inlet. The course will include three stocked aid stations, and safety will be ensured by local police, professional traffic control personnel and volunteers.

Run
The IRONMAN 70.3 Victoria run course is a 2-loop trail run.  You’ll take in the stunning views around Elk and Beaver Lake before finishing on Hamsterley Beach.

Swim: LAKE
Bike: ROLLING
Run: FLAT

Avg Air Temp: 62° F / 17° C
Avg Water Temp: 66° F / 19° C

Airport: YYJ