Chattanooga, Tennessee in the USA will be at the center of the world stage during the largest IRONMAN® 70.3 event in history – the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship.

This year’s championship will host a two-day race for the first time, and will bring a record of more than 4,500 athletes from around the world, ranging from age 18 to 86 and representing 91 countries, regions, and territories. The IM70.3 race will consist of 1.9km swim in the Tennessee River, 90km bike and 21km run around the city with dramatic backdrops, idyllic weather and low-key southern charm.

In 2016, the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship was held in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia; 2015 in Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria; and in 2014, Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

Chattanooga is 1 of 5 cities in North America to host a full-distance IRONMAN® and an IRONMAN®70.3®; 1 of 10 cities in the world to host a full-distance IRONMAN® and an IRONMAN® 70.3®.

Chattanooga is also the ONLY city on the planet to host a full-distance IRONMAN®, an IRONMAN® 70.3®, and the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship.

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The community is invited to attend the Made In Tennessee Celebration, the Parade of Nations, and to cheer on the athletes as they take on the challenging course. These events are free and open to the public. The “Late For The Train” 5K Fun Run and IRONKIDS® events are also open for the community to register and participate in.

All events will take place between 3rd Street and the downtown riverfront along the Tennessee River and adjacent to the Tennessee Aquarium.

2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship event schedule:

Sept. 6    6-10 pm     Made In Tennessee Celebration
Sept. 7    9 am        “Late For The Train” 5K Fun Run
4-5 pm     Parade of Nations
Sept. 8    9 am         IRONKIDS® ½ and 1 Mile Fun Run
Sept. 9    7:30 am    IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship/Women
Sept. 10 7:30 am     IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship/Men

For more information on the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship, visit IRONMAN®.

The Made In Tennessee Celebration is made possible thanks to the support of IRONMAN®, Soundtrack of America Made In Tennessee, US101, iHeartRadio, Litespeed, and Quintana Roo.