IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping 2024 Sells Out
IRONMAN Sweden is thrilled to announce that IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping, scheduled for July 7, 2024, has officially sold out. The event, which transforms the streets of Jönköping into a festival of athleticism, will once again see athletes from around the world gather at Slottsbron and Rådhusparken.
New Participants and International Growth
This year’s event boasts an impressive 45% of athletes participating in an IRONMAN 70.3 for the first time, with 65% being first-time competitors in Jönköping. The international appeal of the event has grown significantly, with 38% of participants coming from outside Sweden, up from 26% in 2023.
“It’s fantastic that we can now announce that IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping is sold out. With IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping, we have a world-class event, which would not have been possible without Jönköping Municipality and Destination Jönköping, as well as the volunteers who are an indispensable part of the IRONMAN family,”
says Magnus Nyberg, Race Director for IRONMAN Jönköping.
Recognition and Appeal
IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping was recently named the second-best IRONMAN 70.3 race in the world at the IRONMAN® Athletes’ Choice Awards. This recognition, based on feedback from over 55,000 participants globally, has contributed to the event’s popularity and international draw.
Event Details
IRONMAN 70.3 is a triathlon consisting of a 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike ride, and 21 km run. For those interested in participating in future events, the organizers recommend keeping an eye on the official IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping website for registration openings.
4:18:4 Jönköping
A mini-triathlon event, 4:18:4 Jönköping, will be held the day before IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping. This shorter distance event (400 m swim, 18 km bike, 4 km run) offers an opportunity for those new to the sport to experience triathlon.
For more information about the events and Jönköping as a destination, visit the original press release.