Bolton Ironman has confirmed the date its annual race will return to the town next year.

Competition organisers have announced the annual UK Race Calendar is confirmed, with the event set to return to Bolton on Sunday, June 30.

Traditionally, Bolton Ironman involves a 2.4-mile swim at Pennington Flash, a 112-mile ride across the region and a 26.2-mile run around the town centre.

Ironman Bolton has been a fixture in the borough since 2009 and is estimated to bring in almost £4m to the local economy.

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The Bolton News: Ironman 2024 will return on Sunday, June 30. Photo by Phil TaylorIronman 2024 will return on Sunday, June 30. Photo by Phil Taylor

This year’s winner, Tom Rigby, crossed the finish line in just nine hours and thirty-eight minutes. Erica Booth was the first female finisher, in a superb time of 11 hours and seven minutes.

Earlier this year, it was announced the event would be slashed in half from 2024 onwards to format which will be known as Ironman 70.3 Bolton, in reference to its distance.

The Bolton News: The annual event includes swimming, cycling and running. Photo: Henry LisowskiThe annual event includes swimming, cycling and running. Photo: Henry Lisowski

Following Ironman events will take place in Swansea on Sunday, July 14, Weymouth on Sunday, September 15 and Wales on Sunday September, 22. 

Leader of Bolton Council, Cllr Nick Peel said: “IRONMAN UK has been an incredible race and has enabled us to showcase the Bolton area across the country and the wider world.

“There’s always an incredible buzz around the town on race weekend, and we are very excited to continue to host a great IRONMAN race in our town.

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The Bolton News: Athletes starting the race at Pennington FlashAthletes starting the race at Pennington Flash (Image: Alice Gerrard)

“We look forward to the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton, alongside IRONKIDS and Night Run, as we continue to show what a great part of the world it is to come racing, and we hope we can attract a new generation of triathletes to our town.”

Sam Brawn, IRONMAN, regional director for UK and Ireland, said: “We are excited and look forward to hosting the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton event as we continue to improve the athlete race experience and grow the sport of triathlon in the UK.

“We want to thank Bolton Council for their continued support and our new vision for the race, and we look forward to making new finish line memories together for many years to come."