Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans 2026

Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans features the half-Ironman distance in New Orleans, Louisiana, where athletes complete 70.3 miles in a single day. The standard race consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run, with each segment being precisely half the distance of a full Ironman. This event is part of the Ironman 70.3 series and is scheduled for the fall. The course details provided do not specify local roads or landmarks, but the race adheres to the typical swim-bike-run sequence found in Ironman 70.3 events. Top athletes can complete the distance in under four hours, while many age-group competitors race against a cutoff typically set at 8 hours and 30 minutes. The New Orleans race is also part of the 70.3 qualifying system, allowing athletes to secure berths for the World Championship. The format was previously known as Half Ironman before the 70.3 designation, and the series expanded from a limited championship schedule to numerous events globally.