IRONMAN UK

The North is Calling You Home
Dubbed one of the UK’s friendliest towns, Bolton is the home of England’s only full-distance IRONMAN. This race is known for its iconic spectator support, incredible North West English bike course scenery, and impressive finish line in the heart of the town centre.

Swim
The two-loop 2.4 mile (3.8 km) swim course takes place at Pennington Flash Country Park, opened in 1981. The swim course has a triangle layout and athletes will head out before turning left twice and making their way back to the start.

Bike
The two-loop 112 mile (180.2 km) bike course runs in an anti-clockwise direction. Athletes will pass Queens Park and ride through Bolton town centre. The course continues through the countryside beforereaching the famous Sheephouse Lane.

Run
The four-loop 26.2 mile (42.2 km) run course laps around Bolton town centre before ascending through the scenic Queen’s Park to Chorley New Road. Athletes will then pass numerous spectator hotspots before finishing at Victoria Square.

Swim: LAKE
Bike: HILLY
Run: HILLY

Avg Air Temp: 68° F / 20° C
Avg Water Temp: 66° F / 19° C

Airport: MAN