The Village of Ruidoso is hosting the IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso, a challenging high-elevation course featuring a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run through mountain landscapes and village streets beneath Sierra Blanca.

Athlete Experience

Athletes from across the nation and the world have registered to compete in the event, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12. Ironman officials said Ruidoso was chosen for its welcoming community and stunning scenery, making it the perfect place to host the popular IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon and other events.

Judy Stowers, Regional Director for IRONMAN, said, “Ruidoso’s welcoming community and stunning scenery make for the perfect place to bring our popular IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon and 5150 and Sprint triathlons to create a festival weekend. We believe the addition of multiple distances will bring further racing opportunities to a wide variety of athletes and attract athletes and families and friends from far and wide to this beautiful community.”

Community Impact

The Mayor of Ruidoso, Lynn Crawford, said that hosting this event is a great way to showcase Ruidoso to the world and help provide economic benefits for years. Mayor Crawford also said, “This prestigious event represents a perfect match for our beautiful mountain community and outdoor recreation culture. We look forward to welcoming athletes and spectators from around the world to experience our natural beauty, hospitality, and the challenge of competing at elevation.”

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.