IRONMAN 70.3 Curitiba-Paraná
Curitiba (swim in Araucária), Brazil · March · IRONMAN
Why people love it
- Brazil's newest 70.3, with Village and finish in Parque Barigui
- World Championship qualifying slots were offered in the inaugural 2026 edition
- Large city with an international airport and many hotels
Watch out for
- Only one edition so far and almost no athlete reports
- Bike described as hilly and very hard; elevation not published
- An athlete died during the 2026 bike leg; cause not disclosed
- Altitude about 930 m (3,050 ft); water temperature and wetsuit rule unknown
- Swim venue in Araucária and finish in Curitiba are in different places
Race
How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 27% of the overall score.
- Racer satisfactionLiked3.4
Only organiser and news coverage of the 2026 debut; no athlete satisfaction reports found. · Low confidence
- OrganizationWell run3.5
News describes a smooth debut with bus rerouting; one athlete died on the bike course, cause not disclosed. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyDoable2.9
Previews call the bike hilly and the women's winner called it very hard, though big-city access helps. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialAverage2.9
Winning pro time of 3:53 and a hilly bike suggest a slower-than-average course; no elevation published. · Low confidence
- Course easeTough2.5
The women's winner called it very hard, and previews describe a hilly bike. · Low confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalCoin flip3.3
Water temperature not published; March reservoir water could sit near the legal limit. · Low confidence
- Water temperatureAcceptable3.3
No water temperature data found, so this is a neutral estimate. · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm3.9
Reservoir swim, sheltered from swell; no chop reports. · Low confidence
- Swim easeEasy3.6
Lake swim of 1.9 km (1.2 mi); start format and sighting unknown. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceFine3.4
Reservoir setting; no athlete reports on water quality or the start. · Low confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceMixed3.2
No surface reports found. · Low confidence
- Road closuresMostly closed3.5
Municipal roads with city bus rerouting; extent of closure is unknown. · Low confidence
- Bike sceneryPleasant3.3
Reservoir and small towns; no scenery reviews. · Low confidence
- WindSome wind3.3
No wind evidence found. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedAverage2.9
Preview calls it hilly and the women's winner called it very hard. · Low confidence
- Bike flatnessHilly2.4
Described as hilly, but no elevation gain is published for the 90.1 km (56 mi) loop. · Low confidence
- Bike simplicitySome technical parts3.3
Rolling roads through towns; no technical-descent reports. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportDecent3.3
Park run with the Village and finish; no crowd reports. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsStandard3.3
No aid reports found. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful3.7
Parque Barigui, a large city park. · Low confidence
- Run conditionsEasy3.5
Park run in what is likely mild March weather; no reports. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessMostly flat3.7
Urban park run; elevation not published. · Low confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Air temperaturePleasant3.7
March in Curitiba is probably 16 to 27 °C (61 to 81 °F); not confirmed by race reports. · Low confidence
- Weather reliabilityVariable3.0
Curitiba weather is changeable; no race-day reports found. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyPleasant3.4
Reservoir and large city park; no scenery reviews. · Low confidence
- Spectator friendlyEasy3.5
Finish and Village in the park, but the bike goes far afield. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeModerate2.9
Plateau at about 930 m (3,050 ft), between the middle and low ends of the scale. · Medium confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityGood4.0
Large city that absorbed about 8,000 visitors over four days. · Medium confidence
- Hotel valueGood3.7
Big-city supply; no price evidence. · Low confidence
- WalkabilitySome driving2.5
Swim in Araucária and finish in Curitiba, so transport between venues is needed. · Low confidence
- Travel easeEasy4.0
Large city with an international airport (CWB). · Medium confidence
- LogisticsSome complexity2.8
Swim venue and the T2 and finish are in different places. · Low confidence
- Town and foodGood3.8
Large Brazilian city with a food scene; no race-specific feedback. · Low confidence
Key facts
- Location
- Curitiba (swim in Araucária), Paraná, Brazil
- Typical month
- March
- Latest or next date
- 21 March 2027
- Organiser
- IRONMAN
- Field size
- About 1,400 athletes
- First held
- 2026
- Distances
- 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike, 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Passaúna Reservoir (Represa do Passaúna), Araucária (reservoir)
- Bike laps
- 1
- Air temperature
- 16–27 °C (61–81 °F)
- Altitude
- 930 m (3,050 ft)
- Nearest airport
- Afonso Pena International (CWB)
- Where to stay
- Near Parque Barigui, Batel
- Booking
- Organisers estimated about 8,000 visitors (athletes plus companions) for four days.
What racers and reviewers say
- BandBRaced 2026 · article · Mixed
Debut recap: 1,400 athletes from 22 Brazilian states and 15 countries, 6:30 start, Toldi won in 3:53. Women's winner Pamela Oliveira called the course very hard, like European courses.
- Tribuna PRRaced 2026 · article · Positive
Course preview: reservoir swim in Araucária, bike via Araucária, Campo Largo and Curitiba, run in Parque Barigui; about 8,000 visitors expected and city bus routes altered.
- ExameRaced 2026 · article · Negative
Reports an athlete's cardiorespiratory arrest on the bike leg and death in hospital; organisers said medical care began on course. Cause not disclosed.
- Bem Paraná winners reportRaced 2026 · article · Positive
Winners listing: Toldi 3:53, Colucci 3:55, Krauss 3:57; women's pro race won by Pamela Oliveira.
- Unlimited Sports (organiser)Raced 2026 · article · Positive
Organiser material: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) Passaúna swim, single-loop 90.1 km (56 mi) bike, run in the city park; Nice 70.3 Worlds slots.
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