TAMPA, FL.- IRON MAN® announced today the addition of the first IRONMAN®70.3® to be held in the Dominican Republic. This inaugural IRONMAN triathlon® 70.3® Cap Cana will make its debut on April 28, 2024 in the Destination City Cap Cana.
¨We are extremely proud to bring the first IRONMAN 70.3 event to the Dominican Republic in the year 2024¨, said Joanna Jordan, Vice President – General Director for Latin America of the IRONMAN group. ¨This beautiful Caribbean community will offer the international group of athletes a unique running experience in an incredibly impressive location. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Latin America, the all-inclusive resort of Cap Cana offers a plethora of outdoor activities and amenities in this Dominican paradise¨
“We are proud, satisfied and happy of this collaboration between SBR Sports and Cap Cana, to work TOGETHER and to be able to make the IRONMAN 70.3 Cap Cana a reality in the Dominican Republic. In addition, it is very important to present an international destination like this, which lends itself to athletes from all over the world to enjoy this privileged and strategic location just 10 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), which is quickly connected to the most important cities in the world, from North and South America; as well as Europe. It is the number one destination in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our athletes will be able to compete and enjoy the richness that Cap Cana has, a perfect destination for a race like this one like this”, said Wilber Anderson, CEO of SBR Sports.
The athletes will begin their IRONMAN challenge® 70.3® Cap Cana Swimming 1.9 km (1.2 miles) in the crystal clear waters of Cap Cana’s private coastline and beach in the Atlantic Ocean. Once out of the water, athletes will proceed to the transition area (200 meters from the swim course start) and embark on a 90 km (56 mile) single lap bike course that will traverse the streets and the beautiful gardens of Cap Cana to the national highway. The 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run will traverse the beautiful resort community of Cap Cana, a flat course that will take athletes to the renowned and beautiful Marina Cap Cana, where they will be surrounded by a magnificent coastal setting. . The finish line will be located at Playa Juanillo, near the Hotel Margaritaville. Athletes will cross the finish line between palm trees with the sea in the background, the perfect ending to the IRONMAN 70.3 Cap Cana triathlon.
The destination city of Cap Cana has an incomparable ecosystem for holding a world-class IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon event. Dominated by a natural environment, more than 120 million square meters of nature, surrounded by the best beaches in the world and an award-winning golf course, an eco-adventure park that attracts 9,000 visitors per month, the Scape Park.
Cap Cana is also home to the largest marina in the Caribbean, with more than 200 moorings for fishing boats and the most luxurious yachts; 9 hotels of varied styles so that any tourist can find one that fits their style, an Equestrian Center that offers magnificent stables, paso fino facilities and 2 polo fields, as well as more than 100 points that offer international gastronomy for all palates. All these experiences, together with the diversity and its natural attributes, make Cap Cana one of the most desired destinations for all types of travelers and an excellent place to hold the new IRONMAN 70.3 event.
“For this destination city, it is an honor to host this important event, which makes its first stop in the Dominican Republic,” said Jorge Subero Medina, Executive President of Cap Cana. “Thanks to all the characteristics that make Cap Cana a unique place, athletes will enjoy competing in this paradise.”
“Your family and friends will be amazed and I’m sure they will love everything we offer. In our destination there is something for all tastes, from resting on the beach, going on adventures accompanied by nature with authentic cenotes, to enjoying beautiful views, all-inclusive hotels and exquisite gastronomy” concluded Subero Medina.
Registration for IRONMAN® 70.3® Cap Cana are open from now on www.ironman.com/im703-cap-cana.
For more information on the IRONMAN global brands® or IRON MAN® 70.3® and the series of global events, visit www.ironman.com. Athlete inquiries can be directed to info@sbr-sports.com.