IRONMAN has announced that the IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon has been selected to host the IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship in 2026. The event will return to central Pennsylvania on Saturday, June 14, 2026, offering a North American Championship title, elevated professional prize purse, and increased age group qualifying opportunities for the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France. Registration for the event will open for priority registration this Thursday, August 28 at 12pm ET and for general registration on Tuesday, September 2 at 12pm ET by visiting www.ironman.com/races/im703-pennsylvania.

Athletes will take on the challenge of a 1.2-mile swim in the Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir at Bald Eagle State Park, followed by a scenic 56-mile bike ride through the rolling hills of Centre and Clinton Counties. The race concluded with a 13.1-mile run across the Penn State University campus, looping through Beaver Stadium—home of the Nittany Lions.

The IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley continues to be a community-wide celebration, showcasing the strength, spirit, and hospitality of #HappyValleyPA. As a proud host of the IM Local program, local businesses, volunteers, and services came together to create a supportive and welcoming experience for athletes and spectators alike.

CHAMPIONING IMPACT

In 2023, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley attracted a remarkable participation of over 2,400 athletes hailing from 42 U.S. states and 8 countries. This, along with other contributing factors, enabled the event to generate more than $4.4 million for the local economy.

These impressive inaugural benchmarks were recognized within the industry, with the event being honored by Sports Destination Management as one of their 2023 Champions of Economic Impact.