Overview
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore with a swim at Elsinore Harbour, a fast bike ride along the coastline of Northern Sealand, and a run going around the historic Kronborg castle.
Step Back in Time in Elsinore Staged near the legendary 15th century Kronborg Castle, IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore is a fusion of Danish culture and nature. With an iconic race start marked by an old cannon being fired on the harbor front, you will after the swim in the harbor being taken through the woodlands and green landscapes of Denmark as well as the stunning architecture in the city center. Being located only a short drive from Copenhagen, Elsinore will delight visitors with its cobblestone streets and other Renaissance scenery, as well as offering numerous opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
12:00 - 14:00 · Online Race Briefing + Q&A (ask questions for the Race Director) · Facebook - IRONMAN DenmarkThursday, 18 June 2026
17:30 · HOKA 5km Shakeout Run (Free easy run for everyone, an opportunity to meet fellow athletes and share a run around the castle and venue) · Finish Line, Culture HarbourFriday, 19 June 2026
10:00 - 18:00 · IRONMAN Village & Merchandise opens · Store Scene, The Culture Yard 10:00 - 17:00 · Athlete Registration open · Store Scene, The Culture Yard 11:00 - 12:30 · Interviews on stage · Finish Line, Culture Harbour 13:00 - 13:45 · On-site Race Briefing (English) · Finish Line, Culture Harbour 14:30 - 15:15 · On-site Race Briefing (Danish) · Finish Line, Culture Harbour 10:00 - 17:30 · Registration for 4:18:4 Elsinore (Mini-Triathlon) · Store Scene, The Culture Yard 18:00 - 21:30 · 4:18:4 Elsinore (Mini-Triathlon) · Culture HarbourSaturday, 20 June 2026
10:00 - 17:00 · IRONMAN Village & Merchandise opens · Store Scene, The Culture Yard 10:00 - 16:00 · Athlete Registration open · Store Scene, The Culture Yard 11:00 - 17:00 · Bike/Bag Check-In · Transition Area 11:00 · IRONKIDS · Finish Line, Culture Harbour 11:00 · Experience Oman IRONMAN PRO Series Panel · Hamlet Conference room - Kronborg Castle 12:00 · PRO-Briefing · Hamlet Conference room - Kronborg Castle 12:30 - 14:30 · Interviews on stage · Finish Line, Culture HarbourSunday, 21 June 2026 – Race day
05:30 - 07:30 · IRONMAN Transition Open · Transition Area 07:30 · PRO Male Start · Culture Harbour 07:35 · PRO Female Start · Culture Harbour 07:50 - 08:50 · Age Group Rolling Start · Culture Harbour 10:00 - 17:00 · Merchandise Open · Store Scene, The Culture Yard 11:30 · First Finisher · Finish Line, Culture Harbour 13:45 - 17:30 · Bike/Bag Check-Out · Transition Area 17:20 · Last Finisher · Finish Line, Culture Harbour 17:20 · Hearing (Meet the referees) · Finish Line, Culture Harbour 18:00 - 19:45 · Awards & IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Slot Allocation · Store Scene, The Culture Yard- Route
Swim
Bay
Bike
Rolling
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 15–27 °C · Water 17 °CSwim course
The one-loop 1.9 km (1.2 mile) ROKA swim course starts at Elsinore Harbour in front of the historic Kronborg Castle (home to Shakespeare's Hamlet). Study the course and memorize the turns to be prepared for race day.Bike course
After a swim inside Elsinore harbour, you head out north along the stunning coastline of Northern Sealand. Just before Hornbæk city you will turn left towards the idyllic countryside, where you will be riding two laps counterclockwise. After finishing the second lap, you will return to the coast. Here you will be able to enjoy yet another trip along the Northern coastline when returning towards the city. The course is fast with minor ascents, and you will be enjoying more sections in forests and along the coast.Run course
The 3,5-loop 21.1 km (13.1 mile) SALOMON run course circles the historic Kronborg castle before heading for the city center of Elsinore where tens of thousands of spectators will cheer on you all the way to the finish line.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 27 June at 0:00 → 27 June at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore
Sun, 27 Jun 2027