Get to the start line of your first Half Ironman
You cross a 70.3 finish line with an official result, having handled registration, licensing, open-water preparation, bike transport, transition setup and race-week logistics — the roughly 40% of the project that is not training.
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Who it's for
U.S. adults aged 35–50 who already run or cycle regularly, have registered for a 70.3 triathlon six to nine months out, and have never raced a multi-sport event. You have a training plan but need a logistics companion to handle everything outside of training sessions.
About this playbook
This guide covers everything required to get from race registration to the finish line of a Half Ironman (70.3) triathlon that is not covered by a training plan. You will secure your USAT annual membership, register for your chosen race, arrange travel and bike transport, acquire and test essential gear, complete your first open-water swims in a wetsuit, rehearse transitions and race-pace nutrition, and navigate race-week logistics including packet pickup, athlete briefing, transition setup and race-morning preparation. It does not prescribe a training schedule, swim technique drills, bike power zones, run pacing or strength work — those belong to your training plan. It also does not cover injury prevention, recovery protocols or post-race analysis. The path assumes you have a training plan in place and are six to nine months from race day when you start.
What you'll do, step by step
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Phase 1: Register and secure your slot
0/4Complete every administrative and booking task that locks in your ability to race: the USAT membership, the race entry itself, travel and accommodation, and bike transport.
- 15 min
- 30 min
- 1 hour
- 45 min
Phase 2: Equip yourself and your bike
4 stepsPhase 3: Rehearse race conditions
4 stepsPhase 4: Execute race-week logistics
5 stepsPhase 5: Race day from setup to finish
5 stepsDetails
What you need first
You have registered for a specific 70.3 race and have a race date confirmed. You own or have access to a road bike (triathlon or TT bike optional), a helmet, basic cycling shoes and running shoes. You are following or have identified a training plan that covers the swim, bike and run training. You have a valid credit card and a US mailing address for USAT membership.
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