What does an Ironman 70.3 actually cost?
I spent over $5,000 AUD prepping for Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3!
The races aren’t cheap but you can do them economically. It may burn a hole in your pocket but the mental and physical benefits are immeasurable. The prep shaped me into a more disciplined and resilient individual and I made connections and built relationships with like minded people on my journey.
Buuut because everything has a cost, this is what Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3 cost me two years ago over the 12 week prep:
Non-negotiables
- $600 race entry
- $1,200 travel expenses
- $500 bike (mine actually cost $2,500 but this is factored in below)
- $1,200 gear (wetsuit, shoes, race kit, etc)
- $300 fuel (electrolytes, gels, supplements)
- $1,000 Coaching
A total budget for a Ironman 70.3 will be around $4,200 AUD ($2,700USD)
Luxuries
- $2,000 additional cost for bike (However you can find great second hand road bikes for $500)
- $500 physios/ massages
- $300 additional fuel (I am a big boy)
- $1,000 for additional groceries each week
- $800 Bike Mechanics/tweaks (I am no handy man so needed the mechanic)
GRAND TOTAL of about $8,000AUD or $5,000USD
There are definitely some costs that could have been avoided or reduced but this is a realistic budget (for example if I did a race closer to home there would be no travel expenses). This budget will ensure you enjoy the process and not get broken along the way!
Onto the next.