NewsBeat
The best IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton 2026 photos from triathlon
Competitors began with a 1.9km swim at Pennington Flash before tackling a challenging 90km bike course through surrounding towns and villages, finishing with a 21.1km half marathon through Bolton town centre and Queen’s Park.
Crowds gathered along the route from the early hours of Sunday morning to cheer on participants as they pushed themselves through one of the UK’s most popular middle-distance triathlons.
AS IT HAPPENED: All the action as IRONMAN 70.3 returns to Bolton
Despite the gruelling challenge, many competitors remained in good spirits throughout the day, smiling and waving at the camera as they made their way around the course.
The event attracted athletes from across the country and beyond, with many competing for personal bests, age-group honours and qualification opportunities.
These pictures capture some of the determination, emotion and community spirit on display throughout the day.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login