
Overview
Discover IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz, a race forged in tradition and driven by passion. Swim in the tranquil waters of a lake. Ride one of the fastest bike courses in Europe. Run through a city where triathlon is more than a race, it’s a legacy. Whether you're chasing a personal best or stepping onto the course for the first time, this is where strength meets history and where every athlete finds their place.
The Strength of a Land. The Legacy of a City. IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz invites you to the spectacular cultural capital of northern Spain's Basque Country! With almsot two decades of triathlon heritage, Vitoria-Gasteiz is a well-known triathlon playground offering astonishing natural landscapes, rich culture, unforgettable Basque gastronomy, and the most passionate and vibrant fans that will encourage you until the finish line.
Race categories
113K
IRONMAN 70.3
- Schedule
Thursday, 9 July 2026
15:00 - 19:00 · Athlete's Registration · Plaza España 15:00 - 20:00 · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Store · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 15:00 - 20:00 · IRONMAN Expo Area and Bike Service · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 15:00 - 20:00 · IRONMAN Info Point · Plaza General LomaFriday, 10 July 2026
10:00 - 19:00 · Athlete's Registration · Plaza España 10:00 - 20:00 · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Store · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 10:00 - 20:00 · IRONMAN Expo Area and Bike Service · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 10:00 - 20:00 · IRONMAN Info Point · Plaza General Loma 18:00 · Press Conference PRO Athletes · Palacio de Villa Suso, Vitoria-Gasteiz 19:00 · Race Briefing PRO Athletes · Palacio de Villa Suso, Vitoria-GasteizSaturday, 11 July 2026
09:00 - 10:00 · IRONMAN 70.3 French Briefing · Palacio Europa 10:00 - 11:00 · IRONMAN 70.3 English Briefing · Palacio Europa 11:00 - 12:00 · IRONMAN 70.3 Spanish Briefing · Palacio Europa 12:00 - 13:00 · IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 Euskera Briefing · Palacio Europa 10:00 - 12:00 · Athlete's Registration · Plaza España 10:00 - 19:00 · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Store · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 10:00 - 19:00 · IRONMAN Expo and Bike Service · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 10:00 - 19:00 · IRONMAN Info Point · Plaza General Loma 13:00 - 19:00 · Bike & Bags Check-in (T1 & T2) · T1 Pantano de Landa/T2 Calle Olabiguel 12:00 - 19:30 · Shuttle Bus Vitoria-Gasteiz to Landa · Parking MendizabalaSunday, 12 July 2026 – Race day
04:30 - 04:45 · Shuttle Bus Vitoria-Gasteiz to Landa 70.3 Athletes & Supporters · Pick-up location, Vitoria-Gasteiz 05:30 - 06:50 · Transition Area Opens IRONMAN 70.3 · T1, Pantano de Landa 05:30 - 08:10 · Transition Area Opens IRONMAN · T1, Pantano de Landa 6:20-6:45 · Warm up 70.3 Athletes · Pantano de Landa 07:00 · Start PRO Male IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz · Pantano de Landa 07:10 · Start PRO Female IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz · Pantano de Landa 07:20 - 07:40 · Rolling Age Group Start IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz · Pantano de Landa 08:30 - 12:30 · Shuttle Bus Landa to Vitoria-Gasteiz · Pantano de Landa 11:00 - 20:00 · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Store · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 11:00 - 00:00 · Info Point · Plaza General Loma 13:45 - 18:30 · IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz Bike & Bags Check-Out · T2 Calle OlaguibelMonday, 13 July 2026
10:00 - 13:00 · IRONMAN Merchandise Store · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 10:00 · Awards Ceremony IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz · Palacio Europa 11:00 · Slot Allocation IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz · Palacio Europa- Route
Swim
Lake
Bike
Rolling
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 15–33 °C · Water 21 °CSwim course
The single-loop 1.9 km swim takes place in beautiful Ulibarri-Gamboa lake also known locally as "Landa", as it is located in the Landa Provincial Park outside Vitoria-Gasteiz. Athletes will be swimming in a flat lake with drinking quality water followed by a short run into transition 1.Bike course
The one loop 90 km bike course truly showcases the beauty of the region of Vitoria-Gasteiz and takes athletes throw the most scenic towns of the Álava region and even shares a section with the "Camino de Santiago”. This one loop circuit will offer a great ride experience to the athletes not only for the good conditions and the small gradient of the roads, but also for the amazing environment they will found around. Athletes will complete a single 90km loop with 500m of elevation gain. *Maps are viewing reviewed and subject to change for the 2026 edition.Run course
The two-loop 21 km run course is set to the skyline of downtown Vitoria-Gasteiz. Athletes will be running through the 21.1km feeling the passion and the encouraging support of thousands of enthusiast citiziens and spectators, in a flat and fast course with only 240m total elevation and the stunning finish line at the historic Plaza España!
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 11 July at 0:00 → 11 July at 4:00
IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz
Sun, 11 Jul 2027