IRONMAN® announced that the IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley triathlon has been chosen to host the prestigious 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship. The event returns to central Pennsylvania on Sunday, June 14, 2026, bringing with it a North American Championship title, elevated professional prize purse, and expanded age-group qualifying opportunities for the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France.
Registration opens with priority entry on Thursday, Aug. 28, and general registration begins Tuesday, Sept. 2 at www.ironman.com/races/im703-pennsylvania.
“We are thrilled to bring the IRONMAN 70.3 North American Championship race to State College and the Happy Valley community to showcase this beautiful venue,” said AJ Sills, Northeast Regional Director for IRONMAN. “State College has been a phenomenal host since the event was launched in 2023, and we could not be prouder to see some of the world’s best athletes compete here.”
Fritz Smith, President and CEO of The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau, added, “Hosting the North American Championship is wonderful news not just for tourism, but for our entire community. For three years, locals have embraced this event—volunteering, cheering, and opening their doors. We can’t wait to show our renowned Happy Valley hospitality to athletes and their families.”
