IRONMAN and Unlimited Sports have announced Brazil, which has been hosted IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® events for over 20 years, will once again host the IRONMAN 70.3 Latin American Championship. In 2025, the honor of hosting the continental competition will go to the Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis triathlon which is scheduled to October 26, 2025 at Ingleses Beach.
“This is an exciting announcement for a season that promises to be special and will undoubtedly elevate the sport to a new level. We anticipate an even higher technical standard, and the presence of elite athletes will inspire new talent. The capital of Santa Catarina, a key player in the Brazilian triathlon scene, will host the two biggest races of the year: the Itaú BBA IRONMAN Brazil race on June 1 and the Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis Latin American Championship on October 26,” said Carlos Galvão, CEO of Unlimited Sports, who owns and operates the IRONMAN branded races in Brazil.
“We are thrilled to bring the IRONMAN 70.3 Latin American Championship back to Brazil this coming year,” said Joanna Jordan, Vice President – Managing Director of Latin America for The IRONMAN Group. “Florianopolis has continued to provide athletes an exceptional race experience year after year and could not be prouder to see the event host some of the best athletes from around the world the fall of 2025 in this prestigious designation.”
The professional field of athletes will vie for a $50,000 prize purse, along with six slots for the professional men and women to the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon. The Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis Latin American Championship triathlon will offer 75 Age Group Qualifying slots to the 2025 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon.
Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis Latin American Championship triathlon will lead athletes along a 1.2-mile (1.9K) swim, 56-mile (90K) bike and 13.1-mile (21.1K) run beginning in Ingleses Beach. After the swim, the single-loop bike course will take participants through a scenic and extremely fast course. Athletes will conclude the race with a three-loop run along sparkling beaches in one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil.
The capital of the state of Santa Catarina in the south region of Brazil, Florianópolis is known for its beaches, lagoons and waterfalls. With a history that dates back over 4,000 years, the area is filled with archaeological sites, landmark houses, churches, museums and fortresses with old Portuguese architecture. Activities abound for athletes looking to try their hand at surfing, backpacking, hang gliding, and mountain biking.
Registration for the 2025 Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis triathlon is currently open and available at www.ironman.com/im703-florianopolis.
Athlete inquiries may be directed to contato@ulsp.com.br. For more information on the 2025 Itaú BBA IRONMAN 70.3 Florianópolis triathlon, visit www.ironman.com/im703-florianopolis.
For more information on IRONMAN-branded events in Brazil, please visit www.ironmanbrasil.com.br. For more information on the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and global event series, visit www.ironman.com. Media inquiries may be directed to ccontato@ulsp.com.br.
