State College Set to Host IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley North America Championship on Sunday, June 14
- Event to be broadcast live to international audiences on IRONMAN YouTube
ironman.com/proseries, and DAZN, with additional regional live broadcast across the globe
- Media credential registration is still available by visiting, www.ironman.com/credential-requests
The IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley North America Championship triathlon returns to State College, Pa. this weekend, bringing together one of the most competitive professional fields in North America alongside more than 1,700 amateur athletes. As part of the 2026 Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series, the event marks the first time Happy Valley has hosted both an IRONMAN Pro Series event and the IRONMAN 70.3 North America Championship, elevating the race to one of the premier stops on the global triathlon calendar. Athletes will take on a 70.3-mile (113 km) course beginning with a 1.2-mile swim in Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park, a scenic 56-mile bike ride through the beautiful rolling hills of Centre and Clinton Counties and culminate with a 13.1-mile run on the campus of Penn State University including a unique finish line experience outside of iconic Beaver Stadium.
What to Know:
The Field (By the Numbers):
Total athletes: Over 1,700
Countries represented: 43
U.S. States represented: 44
Field Highlights
Youngest athletes:
Male: Eamon Drohan, 18, Warriors Mark, PA
Female: Lexie Shultzabarger, 19, Lancaster, PA
Oldest athletes:
Male: Graham Lloyd, 77, Harwich, PA
Female: Natalie Grabow, 80, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Age range: 18-80
Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series
The Experience Oman IRONMAN® Pro Series, now in its third year, will see professional triathletes vie for the title of IRONMAN Pro Series Champion and a share of the lucrative $1.7 million USD year-end bonus prize pool. In 2026, the IRONMAN Pro Series will be contested over 16 events around the globe, including a combination of six IRONMAN and eight IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlons, as well as the IRONMAN World Championship® and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlons.
Pro Athlete Panel
Media interested in interviewing some of the top contenders participating in the Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series are encouraged to attend the Pro Athlete Panel. The panel, which is free and open to the public, will take place at 11:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, June 13, located in the Bryce Jordan Centre - 1855 CLUB. While this list is subject to change, the Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series Panel is expected to include:
Pro Women
Lydia Russell (USA)
Paula Findlay (CAN)
Hannah Berry (NZL)
Grace Alexander (USA)
Pro Women
Matt Hanson (USA)
Sam Long (USA)
Trevor Foley (USA)
Matthew Marquardt (USA)
Live Broadcast
The race will be broadcast live, free for all international audiences across IRONMAN YouTube, ironman.com/proseries, and DAZN, with additional regional live broadcast and highlight shows also available, including L’Équipe Live in France, ESPN (within Disney+), SuperSport, hr-Fernsehen, NRD, RTVE, iQIYI, and Outside TV. Broadcast and streaming information can be found at www.ironman.com/proseries/how-to-watch.
The IRONMAN Foundation Community Giveback
This year, the IRONMAN Foundation is distributing over $18,000 in charitable giveback to local organizations within the Happy Valley region, bringing the total historical giveback to over $61,000. To learn more about the IRONMAN Foundation and donate visit www.ironmanfoundation.org.
WHEN:
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
2 p.m. – 7 p.m. – IRONMAN Village – Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium
6 p.m. – Shake Out Run with Penn State TriClub & Special Guest
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
9 a.m. – IRONKIDS – Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium
9 a.m.- 4 p.m. – IRONMAN Village – Lot 41 - Jordan East Lot, Beaver Stadium
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Bike Check In – Transition 1 - Bald Eagle State Park
11 a.m. – Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series Panel – Bryce Jordan Center - 1855 Club
1 p.m. – Women’s Panel with pro athlete Danielle Lewis, IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina Race Director Sami Winter, and IRONMAN World Championship’s oldest female finisher Natalie Grabow.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 - RACE DAY
4:00 a.m. – Shuttle Bus for Athletes and Spectators from Lot 41 - Jordan East Parking Lot at Beaver Stadium
4:30 AM – Transition 1 Parking Open – Transition 1 - Bald Eagle State Park
6:50 – Pro Race Start – Bald Eagle State Park
7 a.m. – Age Group Race Start – Bald Eagle State Park
10:45 a.m. – Approximate time for first finisher – Outside Beaver Stadium
4:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony and 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Ceremony – In Lot 18 - Stadium West Parking Lot at Beaver Stadium
*All times listed are in Eastern Time
APPLYING FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS:
Registration for media credentials to the upcoming 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley North America Championship triathlon taking place on Sunday, June 14 is now available. Media interested in covering the event must register at the link below by Friday, June 12 at 5 p.m. ET to be considered for media credentials.
Please visit, www.ironman.com/credential-requests to apply for credentials.
LINKS:
For more information on the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley North America Championship triathlon visit www.ironman.com/races/im703-pennsylvania. To learn more about the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and series of events, please visit www.ironman.com.
Media inquiries may be directed to press@ironman.com.