Overview
Race the scenic IRONMAN 70.3 Poreč course with a swim in a protected cove, bike ride going through vineyards and olive groves, and run along the Adriatic Sea.
The Traveller's Treasure Trove The Istrian peninsula is a favorite destination for sports and outdoor tourism lovers. Istria is located on the glistening Adriatic coast, and its interior is dotted with green hills and medieval towns. Poreč is a coastal town and a popular tourist destination. It imposes itself as a logical choice for an important sporting competition such as IRONMAN. The mild climate and the beautiful contrast between the traditional and the modern make it a treasure trove of sights and culture. Swimming, running and cycling around this Mediterranean pearl is an invaluable pleasure.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Friday, 16 October 2026
10 AM - 6 PM · IRONMAN Registration, Expo · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 10 AM - 6 PM · Info · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 4 PM - 5 PM · Race Briefing (ENG) · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 5 PM - 6 PM · Beyond the Finish Line (sport talks) · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 10 AM - 6 PM · Bike service · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena ResortSaturday, 17 October 2026
9 AM - 10 AM · Race briefing ENGLISH · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 10 AM - 11 AM · Race briefing ITALIAN · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 9 AM - 4 PM · IRONMAN Registration · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 9 AM - 6 PM · Bike service, Expo, Info · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 11 AM - 12 AM · IRONKIDS Race · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 12 AM - 2 PM · Welcome Brunch · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 2 PM - 6 PM · Bike check in · Transition, Zelena ResortSunday, 18 October 2026
6:30 AM - 7:50 AM · Transition · Transition, Zelena Resort 8 AM - 4:30 PM · RACE · Swim start, Zelena Resort 10 AM - 4:30 PM · Expo · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 2 PM - 5 PM · Bike check out · Transition, Zelena Resort 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM · Awards ceremony · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM · Slot allocation · Sports hall Intersport, Zelena Resort- Route
Swim
Ocean
Bike
Rolling
Run
Rolling
Typical race-day conditions
Air 10–19 °C · Water 21 °CSwim course
The swim start takes place in front of Hotel Parentium Plava laguna, next to restaurant Villa Romana. At your left side, you will find the swim warm-up area. White bag (streetwear bag) drop off area will be next to swim start. The swim course is point to point, 1900m long course. Athletes will swim clockwise direction in a protected Plava Laguna cove.Bike course
Once you have completed the swim course, you get out of the water in front of Hotel Molindrio Plava Laguna and run directly to the transition area at the parking Byblos. Change your clothes at the designated area, take your bike and run to the mount line. Mount your bike and enjoy your bike race. The bike is an out and back course, 90km course with no major climbs, undulating course that leads you through vineyards and olive groves including the highway portion suitable for PB results. Completely closed for traffic. Total elevation is 680 meters. There will be 3 aid stations. IMPORTANT: It will NOT be possible to ride a bike before the race on the HIGHWAY section of the bike course!Run course
The run course is one loop that goes along the coast all the way to city centre of Poreč and back south towards Zelena resort and city of Funtana with a Finishline in Zelena resort. There will be 7 aid stations along the route. The course is rolling and runs along the Adriatic Sea . Total elevation is 130m
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Porec, Croatia → IRONMAN 70.3 Poreč, Porec
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 18 October at 0:00 → 18 October at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Poreč
Sun, 18 Oct 2026