IRONMAN 70.3 Sergipe
Aracaju, Brazil · November · IRONMAN
Why people love it
- Rare river swim in the Vaza-Barris, billed as the first in Brazil
- Mostly flat 90 km (56 mi) bike over three laps
- Run along the Atalaia seafront with close spectator access
- Sea-level course
Watch out for
- Heat and humidity: November highs around 31 °C (88 °F), with afternoon storm risk
- 2024 report of water running out at 4 of 6 bike aid stations for later swim waves
- Only two editions; little feedback and no published elevation or water temperature
- Regional airport; likely a connection from São Paulo or Rio
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 satisfactionLiked3.3
Two editions and no first-hand race reports. Heat was a challenge in 2025, offset by a novel river swim and seafront run. · Low confidence
- OrganizationAdequate3.2
One 2024 complaint of water running out at 4 of 6 bike aid stations for later swim waves. No other feedback found. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyDoable3.2
Flat bike and seafront run help, but heat, humidity and a river swim with unknown current make it average. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialFast3.5
Mostly flat bike and coastal run should be quick, but heat caps times. No finishing-time data found. · Low confidence
- Course easeTough3.2
Flat terrain, but a hot and humid climate of 24 to 31 °C (75 to 88 °F). · Low confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalRarely1.2
Tropical river with no published water temperature. A wetsuit is almost certainly not legal. · Low confidence
- Water temperatureUncomfortable2.2
No temperature published. A tropical river is likely warm, above 27 °C (81 °F). · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm3.5
River swim with no chop reports, but the estuary current is undocumented. · Low confidence
- Swim easeModerate3.2
Swim format, laps and navigation details not found, and river current is an unknown. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceFine3.0
A novel river swim, but no athlete comments on clarity or start format. · Low confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 19% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceMixed3.0
No information on surface quality found. · Low confidence
- Road closuresPartly closed3.4
Standard closures presumed. No direct confirmation found. · Low confidence
- Bike sceneryPleasant3.0
Urban coastal roads ending at the Atalaia seafront. No scenery comments. · Low confidence
- WindSome wind3.0
Atlantic coastal location. Wind not documented. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedFast3.9
Described as mostly flat over three laps. No speed or elevation data. · Low confidence
- Bike flatnessMostly flat4.1
The organiser calls the route mostly flat, but the exact gain is unpublished. · Low confidence
- Bike simplicityMostly simple3.9
A three-lap flat urban and coastal loop implies few technical sections. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportStrong3.5
The run is along the seafront where spectators can follow closely, per the organiser. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsStandard2.9
A 2024 complaint that bike water ran out for later waves. Run aid not documented. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful3.5
Beaches, river and mangroves along the Aracaju coast, per event listings. · Low confidence
- Run conditionsHard2.4
Intense heat reported in 2025 and a hot, humid November climate. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessMostly flat4.2
Shoreline run described as flat. Elevation not published. · Low confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 15% of the overall score.
- Air temperatureHarsh2.1
November averages 24 to 31 °C (75 to 88 °F) with high humidity, and 2025 coverage cites intense heat. · Medium confidence
- Weather reliabilityVariable3.0
Afternoon storms are common in November, but the race starts in the morning. No cancellations found. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyPleasant3.3
Tropical Atlantic city with beaches, a river and mangroves. No athlete scenery comments. · Low confidence
- Spectator friendlyEasy3.8
Seafront run and finish at Orla do Atalaia allow close viewing. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeSea level5.0
Sea-level coastal city. · Medium confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 11% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityGood3.5
Seafront hotel strip at Atalaia. No sell-out reports found. · Low confidence
- Hotel valueGood3.5
Brazilian city pricing. No race-week data found. · Low confidence
- WalkabilitySome driving3.4
Run and finish at Orla do Atalaia where hotels cluster. The river swim start likely needs transport. · Low confidence
- Travel easeOne connection2.5
Regional airport, typically a domestic connection from São Paulo or Rio. · Low confidence
- LogisticsSome complexity3.0
River swim and seafront finish suggest separate venues. Not confirmed. · Low confidence
- Town and foodGood3.5
Aracaju seafood scene along the Orla Atalaia strip. No athlete comments. · Low confidence
Key facts
- Location
- Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
- Typical month
- November
- Latest or next date
- 29 November 2026
- Organiser
- IRONMAN
- Entry fee
- About $478
- First held
- 2024
- Distances
- 1.9 km (1.2 mi) swim, 90 km (56 mi) bike, 21.1 km (13.1 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Vaza-Barris river, Aracaju (river)
- Bike laps
- 3
- Air temperature
- 24–31 °C (75–88 °F)
- Humidity
- High; afternoon storms are common in November (monthly climate average, not a race-day record)
- Nearest airport
- Aracaju Santa Maria (AJU)
- Where to stay
- Atalaia / Orla do Atalaia
What racers and reviewers say
- Unlimited SportsRaced 2025 · article · Positive
Organiser-side recap of the second edition, the final stage of the Brazilian 70.3 season. Describes intense heat making the race harder, a Vaza-Barris river swim billed as a national first, a three-lap mostly flat bike finishing at Orla do Atalaia and a shoreline run close to spectators.
- Reclame AquiRaced 2024 · forum · Negative
Consumer complaint from an athlete in a late swim wave of the debut edition: of six bike aid stations, only two still had water, the rest had run out. A single account, but it is the only first-hand feedback found and it points to supply problems for slower athletes.
- TrainerDay event listingRaced 2026 · aggregator · Mixed
Event page describing a river swim in the Vaza-Barris, a fast and largely flat bike and a coastal run past beaches, rivers and mangroves. Gives November climate averages of roughly 31 C (88 F) highs and 24 C (75 F) lows with high humidity and afternoon storms.
- Endurance.biz (MultiSport Research)Raced 2024 · article · Positive
Trade-press announcement of the debut on 24 Nov 2024, replacing the Maceio 70.3. Confirms 1.9 km (1.2 mi) / 90 km (56 mi) / 21.1 km (13.1 mi) distances; no athlete feedback.
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