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IRONMAN 70.3

IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio

July 18, 2027Sandusky, OH, United StatesSwim Lake, bike Flat, run Rolling

The closest stay to the transition is Hotel Kilbourne, 370 m (0.2 mi) away in a straight line. 1 of the 60 stays listed are within 1.5 km. Checked 2026-10-21.

Official race pageRace-week info

Race-week venues

  1. Expo & Swim Jackson Street Pier, 233 E Shoreline Dr Sandusky, OH 44870 Directions
  2. Transition Paper District Marina, 611 W Shoreline Dr Sandusky, OH 44870 Directions
  3. Finish Sandusky State Theatre Directions

Between venues

  • Expo & Swim → Transition
  • Expo & Swim → Finish
  • Transition → Finish

Where to stay

Closest to
StayExpo & SwimTransitionFinishLinks
Hotel KilbourneHotel · ~6 min walk Check datesWebsite
Rodeway Inn NorthMotel Check datesWebsite
Avalon InnHotel Check datesWebsite
Magnuson HotelHotel Check dates
The ManorMotel Check dates
Seacrest MotelMotel Check dates
Bay View MotelMotel Check dates
Super 8Motel Check datesWebsite
Cedar Point's Express HotelHotel Check dates
Holiday Inn Express & SuitesHotel Check datesWebsite
Econo LodgeMotel Check dates
Carefree InnMotel Check dates
Castaway Bay Hotel and Water ParkHotel Check datesWebsite
Wolf InnMotel Check dates
Budget Host InnMotel · 2★ Check datesWebsite
South Shore InnMotel Check datesWebsite
Coronado MotelMotel Check dates
North Angler's InnMotel Check dates
Hotel BreakersHotel Check datesWebsite
La Quinta InnHotel Check datesWebsite
EconoLodge Inn & SuitesMotel Check datesWebsite
The Retreat at SanduskyMotel Check dates
Quality LodgeMotel · 2★ Check dates
Value Inn MotelMotel · 1★ Check dates
Mecca MotelMotel · 2★ Check dates
Knights InnMotel Check datesWebsite
Farrell House LodgeHotel Check dates
Great Wolf LodgeHotel Check dates
South Beach HotelHotel Check dates
Melrose MotelMotel Check dates
Kaspar's Lake Breeze CabinsHotel Check datesWebsite
Fairfield Inn & SuitesHotel Check datesWebsite
Sleep InnHotel Check datesWebsite
Lake Point MotelMotel Check datesWebsite
Days Inn by Wyndham Sandusky / Cedar PointHotel Check datesWebsite
Maples MotelMotel Check dates
The Lighthouse ResortHotel Check datesWebsite
Comfort Inn SanduskyHotel Check datesWebsite
Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & SuitesHotel Check dates
Hampton Inn Sandusky-CentralHotel Check datesWebsite
Quality Inn & SuitesHotel Check datesWebsite
Surf MotelMotel Check datesWebsite
Red Fern InnGuest house Check datesWebsite
Wo-Ho-Mis LodgeHotel Check dates
Idlewyld Bed & BreakfastGuest house Check dates
Same Time Next YearGuest house Check dates
Evening Song Bed & BreakfastGuest house Check dates
Maxwell's Hospitality HouseGuest house Check dates
Fountain InnHotel Check dates
Rainbow Guest House & Tea RoomGuest house Check dates
Keystone Guest HouseGuest house Check dates
Erie Guest HouseGuest house Check dates
Lakeview Historic InnGuest house Check dates
Hotel LakesideHotel Check dates
Kalahari Resort & WaterparkHotel Check dates
Sawmill Creek ResortHotel Check datesWebsite
Quality Inn HuronHotel Check dates
Motel 6Motel Check dates
Sleep InnHotel Check datesWebsite
Country Inn & SuitesHotel Check datesWebsite

Straight-line distance from each venue. 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.

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Bike shops nearby

  1. The Bike Shop at the Black Squirrelfrom Transition Map
  2. Excel Bikefrom Transition · Repairs, Rentals CallWebsiteMap
  3. Spoke Life Cyclesfrom Transition · Repairs, Rentals CallWebsiteMap
  4. Oberlin Bicycle Coopfrom Transition Map
  5. Oberlin Bike Shopfrom Transition · Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00 Map
  6. Spoke Life Cyclesfrom Transition · Repairs, Rentals · Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-15:00 CallWebsiteMap
  7. Elyria Bike Centerfrom Transition · Repairs, Used bikes · Mo,Tu 12:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00 Map
  8. Bunkey'sfrom Transition Map
  9. Spoke Life Cyclesfrom Transition · Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00 CallWebsiteMap
  10. Marty's Cycle Centerfrom Transition · Repairs · Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00 CallWebsiteMap

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