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IRONMAN 70.3

IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina

October 16, 2027Wilmington, NC, United StatesSwim Bay, bike Flat, run Rolling

Race week: Thu 14 – Sun 17 Oct (athlete check-in Thu–Fri, based on last year's schedule)

The closest stay to the check-in is Aloft, 20 m (0.0 mi) away in a straight line. 9 of the 60 stays listed are within 1.5 km. Checked 2026-10-26.

Official race pageRace-week info

Race-week venues

  1. Check-in Aloft Wilmington Coastline Center Directions
  2. Swim Wrightsville Beach - Hanover Seaside Club 601 Lumina Ave S Directions
  3. Finish Water Street Park, Corner of Water & Princess St Directions

Between venues

  • Check-in → Swim
  • Check-in → Finish
  • Swim → Finish

Not yet published for this race: T1, T2. Check the athlete guide closer to race week.

Where to stay

Closest to
StayCheck-inSwimFinishLinks
AloftHotel · ~0 min walk Check dates
Best Western Plus Coastline InnHotel · ~1 min walk Check datesWebsite
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington RiverfrontHotel · ~2 min walk Check datesWebsite
Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by HiltonHotel · ~4 min walk Check datesWebsite
Courtyard Wilmington Downtown/Historic DistrictHotel · ~6 min walk Check datesWebsite
Hampton Inn Wilmington DowntownHotel · ~7 min walk Check datesWebsite
Riverview Suites WilmingtonHotel · ~7 min walk Check dates
Hell's KitchenHotel · ~10 min walk Check dates
ARRIVE WilmingtonMotel · ~14 min walk Check dates
Americas Best Value Inn- WilmingtonMotel Check dates
Azalea Inn & SuitesMotel Check dates
The Carolinian InnHotel Check dates
Super 8 by Wyndham WilmingtonMotel Check dates
Howard Johnson Express Inn WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington West - Medical ParkHotel Check datesWebsite
Red Carpet Inn WilmingtonMotel Check dates
Hampton Inn Wilmington Medical ParkHotel Check datesWebsite
Travel InnMotel Check dates
Mill Creek ApartmentsHotel Check dates
Comfort SuitesHotel Check datesWebsite
Motel 6Motel Check dates
Budgetel Inn - WilmingtonMotel Check dates
Motel 6 Wilmington, NC - Market StreetMotel Check dates
Quality Inn WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Tru by Hilton WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Rodeway Inn & Suites Wilmington NorthMotel Check datesWebsite
Country Inn & Suites, Wilmington, NCHotel Check datesWebsite
Jameson Inn WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Holiday Inn WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Days Inn By Wyndham Wilmington / UniversityHotel Check dates
Red Roof Inn WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Wingate by Wyndham WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Staybridge Suites Wilmington EastHotel Check dates
Extended Stay America - Wilmington - New Centre DriveHotel Check dates
Sleep InnHotel Check datesWebsite
MainStay Suites Wilmington - University AreaHotel Check dates
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington - University CenterHotel Check datesWebsite
Baymont Inn & Suites WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville BeachHotel Check datesWebsite
Best Western PlusHotel Check datesWebsite
Comfort Inn UniversityHotel Check datesWebsite
Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek StationHotel Check datesWebsite
Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville BeachHotel Check datesWebsite
Suburban Extended Stay of WilmingtonHotel Check dates
Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville BeachHotel Check datesWebsite
TownePlace Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville BeachHotel Check datesWebsite
Residence Inn Wilmington LandfallHotel Check datesWebsite
Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville BeachHotel Check datesWebsite
Waterway LodgeHotel Check dates
The WaterwayHotel Check dates
Sandpeddler Inn & SuitesHotel Check datesWebsite
The Surf SuitesHotel Check datesWebsite
Carolina Temple ApartmentsGuest house Check dates
Harbor InnHotel Check dates
Blockade RunnerHotel Check datesWebsite
The CottageHotel Check dates
Summer SandsHotel Check datesWebsite
One South LuminaHotel Check dates
Silver Gull MotelMotel Check dates
Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville BeachHotel Check dates

Straight-line distance from each venue; rankings are by distance only and sponsored placements never change them. Roads, closures and race-morning shuttles will change real travel time. Listings come from OpenStreetMap; add a missing hotel and it appears after the next weekly refresh.

Bike shops on the map

  1. Island BicyclesRepairs, Rentals · from Check-in · Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00 CallWebsiteMap
  2. Trekfrom Check-in Map
  3. BRP Bicycle Shopfrom Check-in CallMap
  4. Boujee Bikes Electric Bike RentalsRentals · from Check-in · Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 CallWebsiteMap
  5. Coastal UrgeRentals · from Check-in · Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 CallWebsiteMap

Supermarkets near check-in

  1. Family FareConvenience store · from Check-in Map
  2. Farmin' On FrontSupermarket · from Check-in Map
  3. The Gourmet MarketConvenience store · from Check-in Map
  4. Family FareSupermarket · from Check-in Map
  5. ScotchmanConvenience store · from Check-in Map
  6. Food LionSupermarket · from Check-in Map
  7. Circle KConvenience store · from Check-in Map
  8. Piggly WigglySupermarket · from Check-in Map
  9. Food LionSupermarket · from Check-in Map
  10. SafewayConvenience store · from Check-in Map
  11. La PalmitaSupermarket · from Check-in Map

Sorted by straight-line distance; where there are many, real supermarkets are listed ahead of convenience stores and greengrocers. Check race-week opening hours.

Food and coffee near check-in

  1. The German CafeRestaurant · german · from Check-in · Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-15:00 CallWebsiteMap
  2. Paddy's HollowRestaurant · american · from Check-in · Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-17:00 CallWebsiteMap
  3. The BasicsRestaurant · regional · from Check-in CallWebsiteMap
  4. Java DogCafé · coffee shop · from Check-in WebsiteMap
  5. SubwayFast food · sandwich · from Check-in CallWebsiteMap
  6. Islands Fresh Mex GrillRestaurant · mexican · from Check-in Map
  7. Dough HouseFast food · from Check-in Map
  8. Waffle HouseEarly openingRestaurant · american · from Check-in · 24/7 CallWebsiteMap
  9. Ruth's Chris Steak HouseRestaurant · american, steak house · from Check-in Map
  10. Mellow MushroomRestaurant · pizza · from Check-in Map
  11. Pender's CafeCafé · from Check-in Map
  12. The Copper PennyRestaurant · from Check-in CallMap
  13. Shuckin' Shack Oyster BarRestaurant · seafood · from Check-in Map
  14. Bourbon StreetRestaurant · new orleans · from Check-in Map
  15. Port City JavaCafé · coffee shop · from Check-in Map
  16. Stuffedwich Sandwich ShopFast food · sandwich · from Check-in Map
  17. Slice of Life Pizzeria and PubRestaurant · pizza · from Check-in · 11:00-03:00 CallWebsiteMap
  18. Savorez RestaurantRestaurant · latin american · from Check-in · Mo-Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 10:00-14:00 CallWebsiteMap
  19. Dixie GrillRestaurant · breakfast · from Check-in · We-Su 08:00-14:00 CallWebsiteMap
  20. Seabird OystersRestaurant · from Check-in Map
  21. Fork'n CorkRestaurant · burger · from Check-in · Mo-Th 11:00-23:00, Fr 11:00-24:00, Sa 10:00-24:00, Su 10:00-22:00 CallWebsiteMap
  22. Nikki’s Fresh Gourmet & SushiRestaurant · japanese · from Check-in CallWebsiteMap
  23. Angus GrillRestaurant · american · from Check-in · Su-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00 CallWebsiteMap
  24. Anne Bonny's Bar and GrillRestaurant · grill · from Check-in · Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 Map
  25. PekingRestaurant · from Check-in Map

Early opening = opens at or before 6:00 on at least one day, per OpenStreetMap. Check race-day hours with the café.

Rentals near check-in

Shaded circle: about 1.5 km, roughly a 23-minute walk, from check-in.

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No apartments, chalets or guest houses are mapped in OpenStreetMap near this venue yet.

Live prices near check-in

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Bike shops nearby

  1. Island BicyclesRepairs, Rentals · from Check-in · Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00 CallWebsiteMap
  2. Trekfrom Check-in Map
  3. BRP Bicycle Shopfrom Check-in CallMap
  4. Boujee Bikes Electric Bike RentalsRentals · from Check-in · Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 CallWebsiteMap
  5. Coastal UrgeRentals · from Check-in · Mo-Su 10:00-18:00 CallWebsiteMap

Call ahead in race week; many shops run a race-expo stand and keep shorter hours in the shop.

Quick answers for North Carolina

When and where is IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina?
Oct 16, 2027, in Wilmington, NC, United States.
Where are transition and the expo for North Carolina?
The athlete check-in is at Aloft Wilmington Coastline Center.
What is the closest place to stay to check-in?
Aloft, about 20 m (0.0 mi) away in a straight line.
How many stays are within walking distance?
9 of the 60 stays we list are within 1.5 km of check-in (about a 23-minute walk).
Is there a bike shop near North Carolina?
Island Bicycles is the closest mapped bike shop, about 33.9 km (21.1 mi) from check-in.
Where can I buy food and get an early breakfast near North Carolina?
The closest supermarket is Farmin' On Front, about 480 m (0.3 mi) away.

Distances are straight-line, checked 2026-10-26. Always confirm venues in the official athlete guide.

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