Overview
Experience IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz: where triathlon becomes a way to experience the North of Spain, the warmth of a green city, and the energy of a community that turns every step into a celebration. A race you didn’t know you needed, in a place you’ll never forget.
The Strenght of a Land. The Heart of an IRONMAN. IRONMAN 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
226K
IRONMAN
- 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 16:00 - 17:00 · IRONMAN English Briefing · Palacio Europa 17:00 - 18:00 · IRONMAN French Briefing · Palacio Europa 18:00 - 19:00 · IRONMAN Spanish Briefing · Palacio EuropaSaturday, 11 July 2026
10:00 - 12:00 · Athlete's Registration · Plaza España 12:00 - 13:00 · IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 Euskera Briefing · Palacio Europa 10:00 - 19:00 · IRONMAN Official Merchandise Store · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 10:00 - 19:00 · IRONMAN Expo Area 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 Landa/T2 Calle Olaguibel 12:00 - 19:30 · Shuttle Bus Vitoria-Gasteiz to Landa · Parking MendizabalaSunday, 12 July 2026 – Race day
05:45 - 06:10 · Shuttle Bus Vitoria-Gasteiz to Landa IRONMAN Athletes · Pick-up location, Vitoria-Gasteiz 07:00 · Shuttle Bus Vitoria-Gasteiz to Landa IRONMAN Supporters · Pick-up location, Vitoria-Gasteiz 05:30 - 08:10 · Transition Area Opens IRONMAN · TA, Pantano de Landa 7:30-7:55 · Warm up IRONMAN Athletes · Pantano de Landa 08:15 - 08:45 · Rolling Start IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz Age Groups · 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 18:40 - 00:30 · IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz Bike & Bags Check-Out · T2 Calle OlaguibleMonday, 13 July 2026
10:00 - 13:00 · IRONMAN Merchandise Store · Plaza de la Virgen Blanca 12:00 · Awards Ceremony IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz · Palacio Europa 13:00 · Slot Allocation IRONMAN 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 3.8 km (2.4 mile) swim takes place in beautiful Ulibarri-Gamboa lake, located in the Landa Provincial Park outside Vitoria-Gasteiz. Athletes are looking at a swim in drinking quality water and a short run into transition.Bike course
The 2,5 -loop 180.2 km (112 mile) bike course has recorded the IRONMAN World Record Event in a cycling circuit in 2024. The wavy route 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".Run course
The four-loop 42.2 km SALOMON run course is a flat course along the wonderful city centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz, completely crowded with triatlhon fans cheering on every athlete. The finish line is located in Plaza España.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 11 July at 0:00 → 11 July at 4:00
IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz
Sun, 11 Jul 2027