IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai takes place right next to the iconic Burj AlArab, the stunning seven-star hotel that has hosted celebrities from all over the world. It's an exotic race in a desert paradise. Modern Dubai has more than 70 shopping centers, including the world's largest, Dubai Mall. The "City of Gold" is also known for the traditional souk districts located on either side of its creek. The city boasts ultramodern architecture and lively nightlife.
Athletes begin their day with a swim course begin from Jumeirah public beach, one of the region’s most well-known destination beaches and a getaway for travelers from all over the world. The bike route leaves the city behind and ventures into the Arabian Dunes. A 45km flat out and back will prove to be a very fast course, if winds stay down. The scenes of the natural Arabian Desert were previously seen on TV globally through the annual Tour of Dubai.
Dubai recently completed a running trail along Jumeira Beach to be used by the public all year round. The IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai run route will cover three laps (7km each) along a spectator-friendly, packed beach. The crowd will cheer participants through the 21.1 run before they finish next to the start and transition area at the general grand stand.
IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai offers 50 qualifying slots for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
Professionals compete for P-750 points plus $30,000 prize purse.
MALE PRO
1 Wild Ruedi CHE (Switzerland)
3 Brownlee Alistair GBR (United Kingdom)
4 Riederer Sven CHE (Switzerland)
5 Clavel Maurice DEU (Germany)
6 Schildknecht Ronnie CHE (Switzerland)
7 Clarke William GBR (United Kingdom)
8 Nilsson Patrik SWE (Sweden)
9 Kastelein Nicholas AUS (Australia)
10 Kueng Manuel CHE (Switzerland)
12 Plese David SVN (Slovenia)
14 Buckingham Kyle ZAF (South Africa)
15 Billard Bertrand FRA (France)
16 Llanos Eneko ESP (Spain)
17 Passuello Domenico ITA (Italy)
18 Casadei Alberto ITA (Italy)
19 Ackermann Johann DEU (Germany)
21 Jouffret Sebastien FRA (France)
22 Zasypkin Valentin RUS (Russian Federation)
23 Maurel Kevin FRA (France)
25 Gomes Pedro PRT (Portugal)
26 Mckeon Patrick USA (United States of America)
27 Gorik Pavel RUS (Russian Federation)
29 Djouad‐Guibert Alain MAR (Morocco)
30 Cadario Anthony FRA (France)
31 Adam Kacpe POL (Poland)
32 Blain Alexandre FRA (France)
33 Canhedo Vinicius BRA (Brazil)
34 Odeyn Seppe BEL (Belgium)
35 Aguayo Munoz Emilio ESP (Spain)
36 Prasolov Ilia RUS (Russian Federation)
37 Harju Kim FIN (Finland)
38 Bock Niclas DEU (Germany)
39 Cannon William AUS (Australia)
40 Tuikka Joona FIN (Finland)
41 Azevedo Filipe PRT (Portugal)
42 Diaconu Alex ROM (Romania)
43 Dorée Guillaume FRA (France)
44 Svensson Jesper SWE (Sweden)
45 Watson Eric BHR (Bahrain)
46 Buckingham Mark GBR (United Kingdom)
FEMALE PRO:
61 Morrison Kimberley GBR (United Kingdom)
62 Haug Anne DEU (Germany)
64 Naeth Angela CAN (Canada)
66 Salthouse Ellie AUS (Australia)
67 Bartlett Nikki GBR (United Kingdom)
68 Lewis Sarah GBR (United Kingdom)
69 Jerzyk Agnieszka POL (Poland)
70 Lawrence Holly GBR (United Kingdom)
71 Miller Leslie USA (United States of America)
72 Lundstrom Asa SWE (Sweden)
73 Koistinen Minna FIN (Finland)
74 Czesnik Maria POL (Poland)
75 Watkinson Annah ZAF (South Africa)