Overview
Experience IRONMAN Vichy: Swim in the beautiful lake of the Allier, bike through the magnificent and varied landscapes of the Montagne Bourbonnaise and Volcanoes of Auvergne, and run along the banks and the old town.
SWIM BIKE RUN RELAX in the Queen of the Spa Towns The IRONMAN Vichy is much more than a sporting event: it's a real immersion in a UNESCO World Heritage city, one of the Grandes Villes d'Eaux. Located in the heart of the Auvergne region, Vichy is a town on a human scale, combining elegance and charm. It's the perfect setting for a weekend of sport, relaxation and discovery, with friends or family. Take advantage of its many spas, its lively city center, the pleasures of Auvergne gastronomy and local produce, or simply stroll in the shade of the hundred-year-old trees of the Parc des Sources, a veritable French garden. Thanks to optimal, centralized organization, this event is accessible and convivial, both for triathletes and those accompanying them. It's a true celebration of sport and nature, to be experienced intensely!
Race categories
226K
IRONMAN
- Schedule
Thursday, 20 August 2026
2 PM - 7 PM · Athlete Registration · Expo Village 2 PM - 7 PM · EXPO & Official Merchandise Store · Expo Village 2 PM - 7 PM · IRONKIDS - NIGHT RUN Registration · Expo VillageFriday, 21 August 2026
10 AM - 8 PM · Athlete Registration · Expo Village 10 AM - 8 PM · EXPO & Official Merchandise Store · Expo Village 10 AM - 8 PM · IRONKIDS - NIGHT RUN Registration · Expo Village 8: 30 PM · NIGHT RUN followed by the Weekend Race Kickoff · Finish LineSaturday, 22 August 2026
7 AM - 9 AM · Swim Practice · Plan d'eau 11 AM - 12 PM · Athlete Briefing (FR session) · Théâtre de Verdure 12 PM - 1 PM · Athlete Briefing (ENG session) · Théâtre de Verdure 10 AM - 4 PM · Athlete Registration · Expo Village 10 AM - 4 PM · IRONKIDS Registration · Expo Village 10 AM - 8 PM · EXPO & Official Merchandise Store · Expo Village 2 PM - 7 PM · Transition Opens - Bike/Bags Check-in · Parking sablé du Plan d'eau 4 PM · IRONKIDS · Finish LineSunday, 23 August 2026
5:30 AM - 6:50 AM · Transition Opens · Parking sablé du Plan d'eau 7:00 AM · IRONMAN Vichy Start · Banks of Lake Allier 10 AM - 8 PM · EXPO & Official Merchandise Store · Expo Village 4 PM · Finish Line Party for the First Athlete · Finish Line 6:15 PM - 11:30 PM · Transition Opens - Bags/Bike Check-out · Parking sablé du Plan d'eau 11:15 PM · Finish Line Party for the Final Athlete · Finish LineMonday, 24 August 2026
9 AM - 12 PM · Finishers Official Store · Théâtre de Verdure 9:30 AM - 10 AM · Official Hearing (timing/results objections) · Théâtre de Verdure 10 AM - 12 PM · Awards Ceremony & Slots Allocation · Théâtre de Verdure- Route
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Typical race-day conditions
Air 11–25 °C · Water 22 °CSwim course
Immerse yourself in a unique experience as you swim a 3.8 km loop in the calm waters of the Allier River, while the first rays of sunlight gently illuminate the landscape. This ROKA course offers you a serene crossing in a wild setting, where the tranquillity of the water and the beauty of the sunrise create the ideal atmosphere to start your challenge. Cut off time (Swim ): 2 hours 20 minutesBike course
Discover a 180 km bike course at the heart of Auvergne, combining long fast straights with more technical rolling terrain. Ride through charming villages like Châteldon and the lush landscapes of the Livradois‑Forez, before tackling the steady climb to La Guillermie and a series of descents and false flats that reward smart pacing. The sequence of hills between Lapalisse and Châtel‑Montagne will test your endurance, before a familiar and flowing return along the Sichon River brings you back to Vichy. The elevation gain shown is an estimate and may vary depending on the platform used. Cut off time (Swim + T1 + Bike): 10 hours 30 minutes Intermediate cut off times : KM 61 - 12:30 PM KM 107 - 02:40 PM Key sections of your bike course Start & settling in: The first 2.5 km along the Allier Lake can be slippery in wet conditions. As you leave Bellerive, you enter the Limagne plain, a former…Run course
The four-loop 42.2 km (26.2 mile) flat and fast SALOMON run course is of a convenient and compact layout around the Lac d’Allier and the gorgeous parks of the city Vichy. Cut off time: (Swim + T1 + Bike + T2 + Run) 16 hours Intermediate cut off times : KM 31 - 9:50 PM
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 22 August at 0:00 → 22 August at 4:00
IRONMAN Vichy
Sun, 22 Aug 2027