LITTLE ELM, Texas/TAMPA, Fla.—IRONMAN will host the new IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm triathlon in 2026. The new event is scheduled to make its debut on Sunday, March 15, 2026, beginning at Little Elm Park and traversing through the town of Little Elm and the North Texas countryside.
The IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm triathlon will kick off with a 1.2-mile swim in Lake Lewisville, with both start and finish on the largest beach in North Texas, Little Elm Beach. Following the swim is a 56-mile bike course that heads north of Little Elm as the course rolls through beautiful rural Texas, offering scenic views adorned with Texas longhorns. This is a relatively flat course with gentle inclines and declines. The 13.1-mile run course takes athletes along the Little Elm nature trail system, offering a smooth and consistent running surface. The three-loop run course is also designed to be spectator-friendly.
“Hosting IRONMAN in Little Elm is an incredible opportunity to put our community and region on the map in a whole new way,” says Curtis Cornelious, mayor of Little Elm. “This event not only highlights our beautiful Lakefront and parks but also showcases the power of regional unity. We’re proud to join with our neighbors to create a memorable experience for athletes and visitors alike.”
The 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm triathlon will offer qualifying slots to the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship race in Nice, France. General registration for the new event opens on July 23, 2025, at www.ironman.com/races/im703-dallas-little-elm.
“Little Elm has a ton of potential to become one of the best IRONMAN 70.3 host locations on the circuit,” says Todd Fitzgerald, regional director for IRONMAN. “With ten different communities in the area coming together to support the event, the welcoming culture, numerous amenities, and Texas charm are what make this area a perfect destination for IRONMAN athletes and their families to escape for a race-cation here in North Texas. We’re incredibly grateful to all the communities of Little Elm, Celina, Frisco, Prosper, Providence Village, Oak Point, Cross Roads, Denton County, Pilot Point, and Aubrey for welcoming us and allowing IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm to race through their streets. We cannot wait to showcase this area through the sport of triathlon.”
