Ironman 70.3 Antalya Bike Course

Point of interest after 3.2 km

After the open water swim and transition in Belek Beach Park the first 10k of the bike course lead you along the golf courses of the world famouse destination Belek to enter a very flat and straight area towards the town of Serik.

Point of interest after 10.3 km

In Serik the course turns on to the main highway for appoximately 4k before turning off towards the historical places around Aspendos.

Point of interest after 18.3 km

After 17.4k the course crosses Aspendos bridge, a historical site normally closed for traffic but opened for the bike course of Gloria Ironman 70.3 Turkey.

Point of interest after 18.6 km

The crossing of the bridge will for sure be one of the most scenic and photogenic parts of the bike course.

Point of interest after 23.4 km

After the bridge, the course reunites with the main highway again to turn off it about 4k later and lead towards the town of Tasagil on an again very flat and straight road that will give you the chance to really push for speed for another 3k.

Point of interest after 27.1 km

From Tasagil, the course starts getting into the backcountry, slowly approaching the hilly terrain of the Köprülü Kanyon National Park and passing authentic backcountry towns.

Point of interest after 30.3 km

From Tasagil, the course starts getting into the backcountry, slowly approaching the hilly terrain of the Köprülü Kanyon National Park and passing authentic backcountry towns.

Point of interest after 31.2 km

From km 30 on, the road leads into a more remote area, becoming more winding and offering spectacular views. This area is already frequently used by bikers, possibly training to become one of the first finishers of Gloria Ironman 70.3 Turkey.

Point of interest after 49.6 km

After nearly 50k, the course approaches the turning point in a last uphill section.

Point of interest after 49.9 km

Turning Point

Point of interest after 51.9 km

Köprülü Canyon

Point of interest after 53.6 km

Köprülü Canyon

Point of interest after 55.4 km

Top of the climb.

Point of interest after 56.4 km

The climb starts to reach its top at approximately 220m above sea level, offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges before descending again into the beautiful and quiet area of Köprülü Kanyon, passing by rushing waterfalls, crystal clear streams and old pine forests.

Point of interest after 60.5 km

Until km 40 the valley is mostly flat and wide open.

Point of interest after 67.9 km

After the turn around point, the course leads back the same way for approximately 17k before entering a less remote but not less beautiful area of Orange orchards and wide river beds.

Point of interest after 69 km

Point of interest after 70.2 km

At km 70, a dam leads across the river.

Point of interest after 71 km

Moving forward on the other side of the river, the views of ancient remains such as aqueducts make it clear that the track is approaching the Aspendos area again.

Point of interest after 73 km

Point of interest after 73.1 km

Only some kilometres later, the most historical sight of this area itself comes into view. The Aspendos amphitheatre has seen a lot in the last 2000 years since it was built under the roman Marc Aurel, but it has certainly never seen an Ironman 70.3 race passing just in front of it´s walls.

Point of interest after 75.1 km

After Aspendos, the course reunites with the outgoing bike course and the last 13 k offer another flat and fast section to push for your personal best and prepare yourself for the half marathon to come.