Ruidoso to host Ironman 70.3 competition in 2026

Ruidoso to host Ironman 70.3 competition in 2026

RUIDOSO, N.M. (KRQE) – Nearly a year after fires and floods devastated Ruidoso, the village has announced another big outdoor competition making its way to the area. Ruidoso will host an Ironman 70.3 competition in the summer of 2026. According to Ironman, it is the first branded event to be held in New Mexico and will feature a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride from Grindstone Lake to Hondo and back, and a half-marathon. Albuquerque Museu…

IRONMAN is coming to Ruidoso

By Todd Fuqua tfuqua@elritomedia.com | Ruidoso News Ruidoso is quickly becoming known as a key destination for triathlon excellence after being selected to host an IRONMAN 70.3 event next year. The event will be held July 11-12, 2026. Details about the competition, were revealed at press conference Wednesday, at Downshift Brewing Company Riverside, 2704 Sudderth Dr. An internationally renowned half-distance triathlon series, the IRONMAN 70.3 con…

Ironman coming to Ruidoso – Alamogordo Daily News

By Todd Fuqua tfuqua@elritomedia.com | Ruidoso News RUIDOSO – Ruidoso, quickly becoming known as a prime destination for triathlon excellence, will be the site of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Ironman to launch New Mexico race weekend in 2026 - Triathlon Magazine Canada

Ironman announced the addition of a new event on Wednesday, dropping the news that New Mexico will see its first Ironman-branded event starting next summer. The main race will be Ironman 70.3 Ruidoso New Mexico, but the event will be a weekend festival of triathlon, with a 5150 (olympic distance) and sprint races offered as well. The inaugural race weekend is slated for July 11 and 12, 2026.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by IR…

Destination New Mexico: new IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso New Mexico in 2026

IRONMAN has confirmed it will host its first event in New Mexico, USA, with the launch of IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso New Mexico. The race will debut on the weekend of July 11–12, 2026, and form part of a new triathlon festival in the village of Ruidoso. The festival will include three races – an IRONMAN 70.3, a 5150 event and a sprint distance triathlon. IRONMAN notes that this will give athletes of all levels the chance to compete across the mountain…