2024 Athletes’ Choice Awards Winners announced for IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlons across North America

STATE COLLEGE, Penn. (Feb. 26, 2025) – IRONMAN has announced the results of its 2024 Athletes’ Choice Awards, highlighting the top-scoring events in a variety of categories based on athletes’ post-event surveys from all of last year’s IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races globally.

Across all the IRONMAN series events that took place in 2024, IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania ranked 3rd in Overall Event Satisfaction in North America.

Results for the 2024 Global Athletes’ Choice Awards were gathered from post event surveys sent to all athletes who completed an IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 race. Survey questions were based on a five-point satisfaction scale and encompassed multiple categories including: Best Overall Race, Best Swim Course, Best Bike Course, Best Run Course and Most Recommended Race, among others. Approximately 48,000 total survey respondents gave feedback to decide the winners for each category of IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events, marking a major accomplishment for the winning events and their host communities.

IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley offers an unforgettable experience and an epic course, starting with a calm and clear 1.2-mile reservoir swim, transitioning to 56-mile bike ride on farm roads that are impeccably smooth, featuring climbs that test one's grit. The lively 13.1-mile run cruises through the heart of Penn State University, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Central Pennsylvania welcomes participants with open arms as they pursue their happiness!

"We are honored that IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley has been recognized as one of the top events in North America. This award is a testament to the incredible athletes, our dedicated volunteers, and the enthusiastic support from our entire community. Happy Valley truly 'shows up'—from the energy on race day to the passion behind the scenes, making this event an unforgettable experience for all involved. We look forward to continuing to build on this success and welcoming athletes back for another incredible race," said Eric Engelbarts, Executive Director, Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance.

Additional details regarding the Athletes’ Choice Awards and IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon:

For every IRONMAN race, event surveys were sent post event to all athletes who competed. Based on the cumulative results, the Top 5 North American events were ranked. Surveys are on a five-point satisfaction scale.

The 2025 edition of IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley will take place on June 15, 2025. Visit www.ironman.com/races/im703-pennsylvania for more information.

To view the full list of the 2024 Athletes’ Choice Award results, please visit www.ironman.com/athletes-choice-2024.

For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, visit www.ironman.com. Media related inquiries may be directed to press@ironman.com.

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About The IRONMAN Group The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, IRONKIDS®, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf®, UTMB® World Series trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB®, Tarawera Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB®, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world, providing participants the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

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