Ironman Encarnacion 70.3: the bike course and how to prepare it
Ironman Encarnacion 70.3 is an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon — 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run — in Encarnacion, Paraguay. It was last held on 11 October 2026; IRONMAN has not published the next date yet. The 90 km bike leg is two loops on the Costanera road along the Paraná river at Encarnación, relatively flat with a few rolling hills.
Ironman Encarnacion 70.3 at a glance
- Where
- Encarnacion, Paraguay
- Official race page
- ironman.com ↗
- Next edition
- Date to be confirmed by the organiser
- Distances
- 1.9 km swim · 90 km bike · 21.1 km run
- Bike course
- 90 km
- Terrain
- Rolling to flat
- Facts checked
- 5 November 2026, against the sources below
Full preparation and course training require Event Coach Pro.
Course under review. Our bike-course reference has not been reviewed yet, so it cannot be trained. Event Coach prepares the bike leg with workouts and pacing in the meantime.
The bike course
Ironman Encarnacion 70.3 is a 70.3 (half-distance) triathlon: 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, 21.1 km run.
| Leg | Distance | Climbing |
|---|---|---|
| Bike leg (two loops) | 90 km | — |
What the bike leg asks of you
A fast course in the heat of southern Paraguay: steady power and hydration decide the run.
How to prepare the bike leg
The general shape of a good bike preparation, which Event Coach turns into a plan for your fitness, time and date:
- Train sustained tempo: the 90 km of Ironman Encarnacion 70.3 are ridden around three-quarters to four-fifths of FTP, hard enough to race and controlled enough to run a half marathon after.
- Ride your long sessions in the position you will race in, and practise eating and drinking on the bike: on race day you fuel the run on the bike.
- Add short runs straight after some long rides (brick sessions), planned around your bike training — Event Coach prepares the bike; your swim and run are yours to fit around it.
Pacing mistakes to avoid
The mistakes that cost triathletes the most on the bike:
- Riding the first hour of Ironman Encarnacion 70.3 on adrenaline: the watts you spend early come back as minutes lost on the run.
- Surging on every hill and every overtake instead of holding an even power.
- Under-eating on the bike: the energy for the run has to go in before you get off it.
Prepare the bike leg of Ironman Encarnacion 70.3 with Cycloscape
Tell Event Coach you are racing Ironman Encarnacion 70.3 and it builds the bike side of your preparation: structured workouts held by your trainer in ERG, pacing for the course and Performance Lab to see whether the work is landing. Swimming and running are not part of the plan. Full preparation and course training require Event Coach Pro.
Frequently asked
When is Ironman Encarnacion 70.3?
The organiser has not announced the next edition's date yet. Event Coach lets you set your own target date until it does.
How long is the bike course of Ironman Encarnacion 70.3?
90 km. The bike leg as IRONMAN describes its course (two loops).
Does Event Coach plan my swimming and running?
No. It prepares the bike leg — workouts, pacing and the course — and tells you where to fit short runs after long rides. Plan your swim and run with your own coach or programme.
Can I ride the bike course of Ironman Encarnacion 70.3 in Cycloscape?
Not yet: its bike course is not available to train. Event Coach prepares the bike leg with workouts and pacing in the meantime.