Boise 70.3 Ironman Returns to Lucky Peak and Greenbelt
- Windy conditions impacted the Boise 70.3 Ironman on July 26, 2026, as hundreds of athletes competed at Lucky Peak Reservoir and the Boise Greenbelt.
- The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run.
- KTVB reported that high winds altered the conditions for the athletes during the competition.
Windy conditions impacted the Boise 70.3 Ironman on July 26, 2026, as hundreds of athletes competed at Lucky Peak Reservoir and the Boise Greenbelt. According to KTVB, the event marked the second year of the race’s return to the Treasure Valley.
The race consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. Participants began the course at Lucky Peak Reservoir before moving through the Boise Greenbelt system for the cycling and running portions of the triathlon.
KTVB reported that high winds altered the conditions for the athletes during the competition. These weather elements affected the timing and performance of the participants as they navigated the regional course.
The return of the Ironman 70.3 to Boise follows a period of absence from the Treasure Valley. The event utilizes the local geography to combine open-water swimming with a road-and-path cycling route and a finishing run through the city’s park systems.