Best 70.3 races in Chile
3 rated races, ranked by an overall score built from racer reviews and race reports. How we score
3 races
By the numbers
Overall score 4.4Very good#8 of 221Moderate evidence · 8 sources
Water 18–20 °C (64–68 °F)
1. IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon
Overall score 4.4Very goodModerate evidence · 8 sourcesTop 4%#8 of 221 overallPucón, Chile · IRONMAN · Next race 10 Jan 2027
Racers loveVillarrica volcano in view across the swim, bike and run
Watch outWesterly gusts up to 50 km (31.1 mi)/h (31 mph) were forecast in 2026
“renowned for the huge crowds” Triathlon Magazine Canada
- Water
- 18–20 °C (64–68 °F)
- Air
- 10–26 °C (50–79 °F)
- Field
- about 1,600
- Best
- Run 4.8
- Weakest
- Stay and travel 2.7
Overall score 3.5Very good#92 of 221Moderate evidence · 6 sources
Water 14–16 °C (57–61 °F)
2. IRONMAN 70.3 Valdivia
Overall score 3.5Very goodModerate evidence · 6 sourcesTop 41%#92 of 221 overallValdivia, Chile · IRONMAN · Next race 29 Nov 2026
Racers loveFast, flat course: 3:35:30 winning time in 2025
Watch outCold water of 14 to 16 °C (57 to 61 °F), wetsuit mandatory
- Water
- 14–16 °C (57–61 °F)
- Air
- 4–23 °C (39–73 °F)
- Bike climb
- 440 m (1,440 ft)
- Field
- about 2,200
- Best
- Race 3.8
- Weakest
- Stay and travel 2.8
Overall score 3.2Good#140 of 221Moderate evidence · 5 sources
Water 15–18 °C (59–64 °F)
3. IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Varas
Overall score 3.2GoodModerate evidence · 5 sourcesBottom 38%#140 of 221 overallPuerto Varas, Chile · IRONMAN · Next race 4 Apr 2027
Racers loveClean Lake Llanquihue swim at about 17 °C (63 °F) with Osorno volcano views
Watch outApril lows can reach -1 °C (30 °F) with rain and fog possible
“"Bike is windy rolling hills, same as the run."” Slowtwitch forum (Osciozo)
- Water
- 15–18 °C (59–64 °F)
- Air
- 2–18 °C (36–64 °F)
- Field
- about 1,450
- Best
- Swim 3.7
- Weakest
- Race 2.7
About these ratings
Races are ranked by an overall score out of 5, built from racer reviews and race reports, on the race itself, swim, bike, run, conditions and travel. 5 is always the better end. How we rate
70.3 course: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike, 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run.
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