# IRONMAN 70.3 Amdavad — IRONMAN 70.3 race guide

> Course, typical race-day conditions and fueling for IRONMAN 70.3 Amdavad, from metrica.fit. HTML version: https://www.metrica.fit/races/im703-amdavad

- **Date:** Sunday 14 February 2027
- **Location:** Asia · 23.0258, 72.5873
- **Distance:** IRONMAN 70.3

## Key facts

- IRONMAN 70.3 Amdavad is on Sunday 14 February 2027.
- It is an IRONMAN 70.3: 2.1 km river swim, 90.4 km bike, 21.2 km run.
- The 90.4 km bike climbs about 118 m in total (flat for a 70.3 bike).
- The 21.2 km run climbs about 32 m (flat).
- Typical race-day air temperature is 17.2–31.5 °C with a 3.7 m/s (13 km/h) wind from the NE (10-year climatology, not a forecast).
- For a typical ~5.5 h finish in very hot conditions, plan about 80 g of carbohydrate, 1,250 mg of sodium and 975 ml of fluid per hour.
- Free 16-week training plan for this race (about 10 hours a week, starting Monday 2026-10-26): https://www.metrica.fit/races/im703-amdavad/training-plan

## Course

| Leg | Distance | Elevation gain | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Swim (river) | 2.1 km |  | course data |
| Bike | 90.4 km | 118 m (flat) | course data |
| Run | 21.2 km | 32 m (flat) | course data |

## Race-day notes

IRONMAN 70.3 Amdavad is a river swim followed by a flat/fast 90.4 km bike and a flat/fast 21.2 km run in hot conditions with a steady NE breeze.

**Swim.** You’ll swim 2082 m in open river water where the temperature varies, so plan to manage body comfort rather than “chase” a specific pace. With a river venue, expect some current/handling changes lane to lane; keep your line efficient and avoid over-correcting—small steering inputs are usually faster. Since it’s a wetsuit-optional decision that will be set on race morning, confirm the official wetsuit ruling in the IRONMAN athlete guide rather than relying on assumptions about water temperature. Fueling during the swim is optional for most athletes; if you use anything, keep it minimal because your gut will need to settle before you start transitioning. Finish feeling like you could keep swimming for a little longer—controlled power into the last section will make the transition and first bike minutes smoother.

**Bike.** The bike is 90.4 km with 118 m of elevation gain on a flat/fast profile, so it rewards steady execution more than aggressive surges. Plan to ride into/through the NE wind (3.7 m/s) without fighting it—hold a stable effort, keep your shoulders relaxed, and use quiet steering/positioning so you don’t waste energy on small gust corrections. In hot conditions, start hydration immediately and use the fueling target early rather than waiting until you feel thirsty. Aim for 90 g carbs, 1000 mg sodium, and 800 ml fluid per hour; take sips frequently and keep carbs consistent across the ride so your run has fewer surprises. On a flat course, the biggest limiter is usually heat and fluid balance—if you feel your breathing get “hot and shallow,” get ahead of it with more frequent drinking rather than bigger power. Ride controlled and aerodynamic with the NE wind, and lock in your 90 g carbs / 1000 mg sodium / 800 ml fluid per hour from early to late.

**Run.** The run is 21.2 km with 32 m of elevation gain on a flat/fast course, which usually means you can run by feel as long as heat and hydration are managed. With air temperatures ranging up to 31.5°C and marked heat stress, your key performance lever is keeping your fluid and electrolytes arriving on schedule even before you feel bad. Use the same nutrition framework you practiced on the bike: 90 g carbs and 1000 mg sodium per hour, supported by 800 ml fluid per hour as conditions demand. The NE breeze may help at times, but in hot air you can still accumulate heat fast—aim for consistent, repeatable effort and avoid early “hero pace” once you feel good. Because the course is flat/fast, it’s easy to drift upward; keep your cadence steady and make small effort reductions if your breathing starts to spike. Stay disciplined early on a flat course, and protect your run by drinking and taking carbs/sodium regularly in the heat.

**Weather.** Execute by the plan: steady effort on the flat/fast bike and run, and follow your fueling target each hour because heat will magnify small mistakes.

## Links

- Race guide (HTML): https://www.metrica.fit/races/im703-amdavad
- Fuel plan for this race: https://www.metrica.fit/fuel?preset=im703&sport=tri&hours=5.5&intensity=race&race=im703-amdavad&racename=IRONMAN+70.3+Amdavad&carbs=80&sodium=1250&fluid=975&temp=32
- JSON: https://www.metrica.fit/api/public/races/im703-amdavad
- Official race page: https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-amdavad

Source: metrica.fit. Weather is a 10-year climatology (typical, not a forecast); course distances and climbing come from derived, approximate course tracks. Wetsuit rulings and cutoffs are set by the organiser — confirm in the official athlete guide. Not affiliated with the IRONMAN Group.