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Live Tracking — IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities 2026
On September 20, 2026, Richland and the Tri-Cities welcome athletes back for a scenic race through the confluence of three rivers.
A downriver Columbia River swim, a rolling wine-country bike leg, and an award-winning riverfront run. Follow every athlete live on rtrt.me.
Live Tracking → 🌐 Official Website →The Cuisine Solutions IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities returns on Sunday, September 20, 2026, bringing athletes, families and spectators to Richland and the surrounding Tri-Cities, at the confluence of the Snake, Yakima and Columbia rivers in Eastern Washington. A free community celebration kicks off the weekend on Friday, September 18 at Columbia Point Marina Park.
Athletes take on a 1.2-mile point-to-point downriver swim in the iconic Columbia River, entering the water at Howard Amon Park and exiting at Columbia Point Park. The 56-mile bike course rolls through Richland, West Richland and the surrounding wine country, with roughly 1,800 feet of elevation gain through vineyard landscapes.
The 13.1-mile run is flat and scenic, following the riverfront on paved parks and trails to a festive finish at Columbia Point Park. This run course was named the Best Run Course in the world in the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Athletes' Choice Awards. Nearly 1,000 volunteers support the event each year. Live tracking: rtrt.me.
2026 Course Overview
Key Course Points
| Landmark | Info | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Amon Park SWIM START | 1.2-mile swim | Entry point, downstream course |
| Wine Country BIKE COURSE | 56 miles | Richland & West Richland vineyards |
| Riverfront Trail RUN COURSE | 13.1 miles | Flat, paved, award-winning |
| Columbia Point Park FINISH LINE | Swim exit & finish | Festive finish line venue |
| BEST RUN COURSE 2025 Richland, Washington · rtrt.me | ||
Frequently Asked Questions — IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities 2026
When is IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities 2026?
Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Richland, Washington, with a Friday, September 18 community celebration at Columbia Point Marina Park.
Where can I follow it live?
Live athlete tracking is available on rtrt.me, showing splits and progress for every competitor on race day.
What is the course?
A 1.2-mile point-to-point downriver swim in the Columbia River from Howard Amon Park to Columbia Point Park, a 56-mile rolling bike through Richland and West Richland wine country, and a flat 13.1-mile run along the riverfront, finishing at Columbia Point Park.
Has the course won any awards?
Yes. The run course was named Best Run Course in the world in the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 Athletes' Choice Awards, praised for its scenic riverfront and community support.