Average half Ironman (70.3) time by age, gender and discipline
Format: 1.9 km · 90 km · 21.1 km
Average time
5:44:07
♂ 5:39:42|♀ 6:11:27
Median time
5:40:14
♂ 5:35:25|♀ 6:09:02
Fastest 25%
under 5:06:17
Fastest 10%
under 4:41:23
Finishers analysed
12,241
In short
Over the half Ironman (70.3) distance, the average finish time is 5:44:07: 5:39:42 for men and 6:11:27 for women. Half of all finishers are done in under 5:40:14 (5:35:25 for men, 6:09:02 for women).
These figures come from 12,241 finishers across 10 editions of 4 races (Frenchman L, Bayman L, Natureman L, Triathlon de Deauville L). Women make up 13.9% of finishers.
In median times, the race breaks down into a 0:39:43 swim, a 2:44:58 bike and a 1:54:39 run, plus 0:08:13 in transitions. The bike alone takes almost half of the total time.
To be in the fastest quarter you need to finish under 5:06:17, and under 4:41:23 for the fastest 10%. At the other end, 90% of finishers are done within 6:54:18.
The course makes a big difference: the median time ranges from 5:43:00 at Frenchman L to 6:24:12 at Triathlon de Deauville L. Compare your time with your own race, not just with the average.
Data comes from independent triathlons over the same distance (Challenge Roth, Embrunman, Frenchman, Bayman…), not from IRONMAN®-branded races. Ironman is a registered trademark of IRONMAN Group, not affiliated with Race Insight.
Finish time distribution and where you rank
Finishers per minute. The spikes just before round hours and half hours show runners chasing their goal.
50.0% of finishers were slower than you
To finish in 5:40:14, roughly:
Swim
0:40:57
2:09 /100m
Through at 0:40:57
T1
0:04:55
Through at 0:45:52
Bike
2:51:26
31.5 km/h
19.6 mph
Through at 3:37:18
T2
0:03:50
Through at 3:41:08
Run
1:59:05
5:39 /km
10.6 km/h
9:05 /mi
Through at 5:40:13
Estimated from the splits of finishers close to this time, men and women together.
15 finishers after 8:49 are not shown.
The disciplinesPaces and speeds are based on 1.9 km · 90 km · 21.1 km (official distances for this format). Some races may be a little shorter or longer.
Median time, pace and speed of each discipline, men and women.
Swim
0:39:43
2:05 /100m
♂ 0:39:26|♀ 0:41:25
T1
0:04:35
♂ 0:04:34|♀ 0:04:40
Bike
2:44:58
32.7 km/h
♂ 2:42:29|♀ 3:02:04
T2
0:03:38
♂ 0:03:37|♀ 0:03:46
Run
1:54:39
5:26 /km
♂ 1:53:05|♀ 2:04:05
Paces and speeds are based on 1.9 km · 90 km · 21.1 km (official distances for this format). Some races may be a little shorter or longer.
Age groups
10-year age groups, from the editions with precise enough ages.
Finishers by age
MenWomen
Median time by age
● Men● Women
Milestones
Share of finishers under each milestone time.
Under 4h305.8% · 710
♂ 6.6%|♀ 1.1%
Under 5 h20.7% · 2,530
♂ 23.0%|♀ 6.3%
Under 5h3042.4% · 5,194
♂ 45.8%|♀ 21.3%
Under 6 h64.5% · 7,899
♂ 68.0%|♀ 42.9%
Under 6h3081.6% · 9,985
Average time by race
Latest edition of each race. Click a column to sort, or a race to see all its stats.
| Edition | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frenchman L | 2026 | 2,255 | 16.5% | 5:43:00 | 5:41:32 | 6:19:13 | 60.5% | 5 |
| 2026 | 874 | 10.8% | 6:01:54 | 6:00:39 | 6:33:12 | 48.2% | 2 | |
| Triathlon de Deauville L | 2025 | 700 | 6.4% | 6:24:12 | 6:27:30 | 6:31:41 | 27.6% | 1 |
| Natureman L | 2026 | 423 | 19.4% | 6:23:39 | 6:16:57 | 6:53:23 | 31.9% | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average half Ironman (70.3) time?
In our data, the average finish time is 5:44:07. Men finish in 5:39:42 on average and women in 6:11:27. The median time, less affected by very long finishes, is 5:40:14.
What is a good half Ironman (70.3) time?
Finishing under 5:40:14 puts you in the faster half of finishers. Under 5:06:17 you are in the fastest 25%, and under 4:41:23 in the fastest 10%.
How long are the swim, bike and run of a half Ironman (70.3)?
In median times: a 0:39:43 swim, a 2:44:58 bike and a 1:54:39 run, plus 0:08:13 for both transitions.
Does the average time change with age and gender?
Yes. The median time is 5:35:25 for men and 6:09:02 for women. The age table above gives the detail by age group.
Why do times vary so much between races?
Climbing on the bike and run, the weather and the field all change the finish time. In our data, the median time ranges from 5:43:00 at Frenchman L to 6:24:12 at Triathlon de Deauville L.
Does this data come from Ironman races?
No. It comes from independent triathlons over the same distance. Ironman is a registered trademark of IRONMAN Group; this page is about the distance, not the brand.