Bike Course
(56 miles)
“Challenging” and “inspiring” are terms often used to describe the Ironman 70.3 Hawai’i bike course. The scenic route follows the northern half of the famous Ironman World Championship bike course on the legendary Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway up to Hawi and back.
- When exiting the transition area in the Hapuna Beach State Park parking lot, do not get on your bike until the designated MOUNT area.
- Exit the parking lot by riding towards the mountains, turn left on the access road then immediately right towards Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway (Hwy 19).
- Turn right (south) on Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway (Hwy 19) and ride about 4.3 miles to Mauna Lani Drive.
- Turn around only where indicated by course officials, head north on Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway (Hwy 19) about 6 miles to the Kawaihae Junction.
- Turn left at the junction, towards Kawaihae Harbor, for about 1 mile.
- Turn right (north) onto Akoni Pule Highway (Hwy 270) to Hawi.
- The bike turnaround is near Hawi, at the Upolu Airport Road sign.
- Return by the same route. Head south on Akoni Pule Highway (Hwy 270).
- Turn left at Kawaihae Harbor.
- Turn right (south) onto Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway (Hwy 19).
- Pass Hapuna Beach State Park, continue to Mauna Lani Drive.
- Turn right on Mauna Lani Drive.
- Heads towards the ocean, staying on Mauna Lani Drive, enter the “round about” intersection and immediately exit to the right down to the second transition area in The Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i.
- There will be five aid stations on the bike course, ranging from 8 to 12 miles apart. There will be timing check points at the turnarounds.
- Follow directions by course officials. Do not ride past the DISMOUNT area.
