Overview
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence with a swim in the magnificent Lac des Peyrolles, a flat and hilly bike ride, and a run through the heart of the city.
Absolutely Alluring Opulence In the light of a privileged climate, Aix-en-Provence is a city of elegance, revealed through its lively streets and squares. Aix-en-Provence is a canvas of happy impressions, in the colors of festivals, celebrations and traditions, Provence markets, sun-drenched delicacies, nature walks and free-time activities... Welcoming you in every season, our city gives you so much to see, feel and discover.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, 15 May 2026
10 AM - 7 PM · Athlete Registration · Place François Villon 10 AM - 7 PM · IRONKIDS Registration · Place François Villon 10 AM - 7 PM · EXPO & Official Merchandise Store · Place François VillonSaturday, 16 May 2026
9 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Registration · Place François Villon 9 AM - 4 PM · IRONKIDS Registration · Place François Villon 9 AM - 6 PM · EXPO & Official Merchandise Store · Place François Villon 9 AM - 9:45 AM · Athlete Briefing (English session) · Théâtre de l'Archevêché 10 AM - 10:45 AM · Athlete Briefing (French session) · Théâtre de l'Archevêché 11 AM - 11:45 AM · Pro Panel · Cours Mirabeau (Finish Line - M Dot) 11 AM - 11:45 AM · Athlete Briefing (French session) · Théâtre de l'Archevêché 12 : 15 PM · PRO Athlete Briefing · Théâtre de l'Archevêché 1 PM - 6 PM · Transition 2 Opens - Bike/ Bags Check-In · Collège Mignet 2 PM - 7 PM · Transition 1 Opens - Bike/ Bags Check-In · Lac de Peyrolles 4 PM · IRONKIDS · Cours Mirabeau, La RotondeSunday, 17 May 2026 – Race day
5:30 AM - 7 AM · Transition Opens · Lac de Peyrolles 7 AM · IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence Start · Lac de Peyrolles 9 AM - 4 PM · Official Merchandise Store · Place François Villon 10:45 AM · Finish Line Party for the First Athlete · Finish Line, Cours Mirabeau 1:45 PM - 5:15PM · Transition Opens - Bags/ Bike Check-Out · Collège Mignet 4:15 PM - 4:45 PM · Official hearing (timing/ results objections) · Finish Line, Cours Mirabeau 4:30 PM · Finish Line Party for the Final Athlete · Finish Line, Cours Mirabeau 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM · Awards Ceremony & Slot Allocation · Théâtre de l'Archevêché- Route
Swim
Lake
Bike
Hilly
Run
Rolling
Typical race-day conditions
Air 14–24 °C · Water 18 °CSwim course
The ROKA swim course is in the form of a rectangle, measures 1.9 km (1.2 miles) and is located at Lac de Peyrolles, 20 km (12.5 miles) from Aix-en-Provence. Athletes will benefit from a free shuttle service on Saturday to drop off their bikes and transition bags, and on Sunday to get to the start. Swim Start The IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence offers a start under a Rolling start format, where 6 athletes will begin swimming every 7 seconds. For a good swimming experience and to better allocate the different levels, different starting waves are suggested depending on your estimated timing. Please take a look at your estimated departure time below, and don't rush into the SAS at the swim start. Volunteers with signages will indicate the different waves to place in the swim start area. 7h10 : Wave 1 less than 30 min 7h14 : Wave 2 30 - 33min 7h19 : Wave 3 33 - 35min 7h25 : Wave 4 35 - 37min…Bike course
The bike course will take athletes back to Aix-en-Provence for a 90 km (56 mile) route, featuring both flat and hilly sections. Enjoy the magnificent scenery of Provence, with the technical roads of Mont Sainte-Victoire. Cut off time (Swim + Bike): 5h30 Intermediate Cut-off: 12:40 pm au Col de Cengle km 67 Aid stations: 21km, 50km, 79km Find here more indications and helpful information on the bike course.Run course
The 21.1 km (13.1 mile) SALOMON run in three loops will take athletes through the heart of Aix-en-Provence, through the city's parks and around the La Rotonde fountain, before finishing on the Cours Mirabeau. Cut off time: 8h30 Intermediate Cut off: KM14 at 3:30pm Aid stations: 0.8km, 3.1km, 5.3km, 7.5km, 9.8km, 12km, 14.1km, 16.4km, 18.6km, 20.8km.- Cutoff times
- Swim: 1h10 (The swim course will close 1 hour and 10 minutes after the final athlete starts the swim)
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Aix en Provence, France → IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence, Aix en Provence
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 23 May at 0:00 → 23 May at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence
Sun, 23 May 2027