The IRONMAN Group has announced that Jones Beach State Park and the southern shore of Long Island will play host to the newest IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 New York – Jones Beach triathlon is scheduled to make its debut on September 23, 2023.
“We could not be more excited to bring an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon to Long Island for the first time,” said Dave Christen, Senior Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group.
“With some of the most beautiful beaches in the northeast, we know our athletes will enjoy the stunning scenery, beautiful weather, access to New York City, and friendly communities here on Long Island.”
IRONMAN 70.3 New York – Jones Beach will treat athletes to a 1.2-mile swim in Zach’s Bay at Jones Beach State Park, a scenic 56-mile bike ride along the Wantagh State Parkway, culminating with a 13.1-mile run along the Jones Beach Boardwalk. This stretches down the coast with a finish line experience on the beach itself.
thletes will also pass some the Jones Beach Theater and Nassau County’s Wantagh State Parkway.
“The IRONMAN 70.3 New York will bring an electrifying competition – and thousands of athletes and fans – to the beautiful Jones Beach State Park,” said Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
“Long Island’s most popular state park will be a great stage to showcase these athletes’ incredible determination and skill.”
Located on the southern shore of Long Island, Jones Beach State Park is just 40-miles outside Manhattan and New York City. With three international airports to fly into and the Long Island Rail Road, the area is accessible to traveling athletes.
The 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 IRONMAN 70.3 New York – Jones Beach triathlon will offer qualifying slots to the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship taking place in Taupō, New Zealand.
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