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    Plan Your Next Triathlon

    Find your next race from the world's biggest triathlon series — Ironman, Ironman 70.3, Challenge Family, T100, XTERRA, and iconic independents like Norseman and Escape from Alcatraz. Filter by distance, month, continent, and experience to build your season.

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    Ironman
    140.6
    Iconic

    Ironman World Championship (Kona)

    Kailua-Kona, Hawaii · USA
    Mid October · suggested prep: 9 months
    Ocean swim

    The birthplace of Ironman. Brutal heat, humidity, crosswinds on the Queen K Highway. Qualification required.

    Tip: Heat acclimation is non-negotiable. Expect sustained 30 °C+ with high humidity.
    Ironman 70.3
    70.3
    Iconic

    Ironman 70.3 World Championship

    Marbella, Spain (2025) / rotating · Rotating
    Early November · suggested prep: 6 months
    Sea swim

    Rotating global host. Qualification via any 70.3. Separate men's and women's race days.

    Ironman
    140.6
    Challenging

    Ironman France — Nice

    Nice, France · France
    Late June · suggested prep: 8 months
    Sea swim

    Mediterranean sea swim, queen stage through the Alps-Maritimes with ~2,400m of climbing on the bike.

    Ironman
    140.6
    Iconic

    Ironman Lanzarote

    Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote · Spain
    Late May · suggested prep: 9 months
    Ocean swim

    Famously the toughest Ironman. Volcanic terrain, relentless wind, 2,500m+ climbing. A rite of passage.

    Tip: Wind is the defining factor. Train aero and practice nutrition in blustery conditions.
    Ironman
    140.6
    Challenging

    Ironman European Championship — Frankfurt

    Frankfurt, Germany · Germany
    Late June · suggested prep: 8 months
    Lake swim

    Europe's flagship Ironman. Fast rolling bike, city-finish run along the Main river.

    Ironman
    140.6
    Challenging

    Ironman Lake Placid

    Lake Placid, New York · USA
    Late July · suggested prep: 8 months
    Lake swim

    North America's oldest Ironman (since 1999). Mirror Lake swim, hilly Adirondack bike course.

    Ironman
    140.6
    Moderate

    Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship — Cairns

    Cairns, Queensland · Australia
    Mid June · suggested prep: 7 months
    Ocean swim

    Great Barrier Reef swim, coastal bike, flat run. A favourite for first-time full-distance racers.

    Ironman 70.3
    70.3
    Moderate

    Ironman 70.3 Mont-Tremblant

    Mont-Tremblant, Quebec · Canada
    Late June · suggested prep: 5 months
    Lake swim

    Alpine resort village, scenic lake swim, rolling Laurentian bike course.

    Ironman 70.3
    70.3
    Challenging

    Ironman 70.3 North American Championship — St. George

    St. George, Utah · USA
    Early May · suggested prep: 6 months
    Lake swim

    Red rock canyon scenery, hilly bike with Snow Canyon climb. One of the most scenic 70.3s in the world.

    Ironman 70.3
    70.3
    Moderate

    Ironman 70.3 Oceanside

    Oceanside, California · USA
    Early April · suggested prep: 5 months
    Ocean swim

    Traditional season opener in North America. Cold Pacific swim, rolling Camp Pendleton bike.

    Tip: Water temp can be 14–16 °C — wetsuit-legal and cold-acclimation matters.
    Challenge Family
    140.6
    Iconic

    Challenge Roth

    Roth, Bavaria · Germany
    Early July · suggested prep: 9 months
    River swim

    The unofficial world championship of long-distance triathlon. 260,000+ spectators, legendary Solarer Berg climb.

    Tip: Sells out in seconds every July for the following year. Set alarms.
    Challenge Family
    Middle
    Challenging

    The Championship — Challenge Šamorín

    Šamorín · Slovakia
    Early June · suggested prep: 6 months
    Lake swim

    Middle-distance championship of the Challenge Family. Purpose-built x-bionic sphere venue.

    Challenge Family
    Middle
    Challenging

    Challenge Wanaka

    Wanaka, South Island · New Zealand
    Mid February · suggested prep: 6 months
    Lake swim

    Southern Alps backdrop, crystal-clear lake swim, brutally beautiful bike course.

    Challenge Family
    Middle
    Moderate

    Challenge Daytona

    Daytona Beach, Florida · USA
    Early December · suggested prep: 6 months
    Lake swim

    Race on the legendary Daytona International Speedway. Flat, fast, spectator-friendly.

    T100
    Middle
    Challenging

    T100 Singapore

    Marina Bay, Singapore · Singapore
    Mid April · suggested prep: 6 months
    Sea swim

    2 km swim / 80 km bike / 18 km run format. Pro and age-group waves with F1-style broadcast.

    Tip: Expect tropical heat and humidity — pace conservatively on the bike to save the run.
    T100
    Middle
    Challenging

    T100 San Francisco

    San Francisco, California · USA
    June · suggested prep: 6 months
    Sea swim

    Bay swim, hilly urban bike, waterfront run. Cold water and unpredictable fog add character.

    T100
    Middle
    Moderate

    T100 London

    London · United Kingdom
    August · suggested prep: 5 months
    River swim

    Royal Victoria Dock swim, closed-road bike through the City, spectator-dense run.

    T100
    Middle
    Moderate

    T100 Dubai

    Dubai · UAE
    November · suggested prep: 5 months
    Sea swim

    Flat, fast, and warm. Great season-end option for a 70.3-equivalent effort.

    XTERRA
    Olympic
    Iconic

    XTERRA World Championship

    Molveno, Trentino · Italy
    Late September · suggested prep: 7 months
    Lake swim

    Off-road Olympic-ish distance: open-water swim, technical MTB, trail run in the Dolomites.

    World Triathlon
    Olympic
    Moderate

    WTCS Yokohama

    Yokohama · Japan
    May · suggested prep: 4 months
    Sea swim

    WTCS season opener in Asia. Age-group race alongside the pros on a draft-legal circuit.

    World Triathlon
    Sprint
    Moderate

    WTCS Hamburg

    Hamburg · Germany
    July · suggested prep: 3 months
    Lake swim

    Iconic city-centre sprint in the Binnenalster lake. Mass participation age-group event.

    Independent
    Olympic
    Iconic

    Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

    San Francisco, California · USA
    Early June · suggested prep: 6 months
    Sea swim

    1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island, hilly bike through the Presidio, infamous "sand ladder" on the run.

    Tip: Cold-water skills and sighting in strong currents are essential.
    Independent
    Long
    Iconic

    Isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon

    Eidfjord to Gaustatoppen · Norway
    Early August · suggested prep: 12 months
    Sea swim

    Jump off a ferry at 5am into a fjord. 5,000m of climbing. Summit Gaustatoppen to finish. Lottery entry.

    Tip: Requires a dedicated support crew and extreme-cold swim prep.
    Ironman 70.3
    70.3
    Moderate

    Ironman 70.3 Mallorca

    Alcúdia, Mallorca · Spain
    Mid May · suggested prep: 5 months
    Sea swim

    Warm Mediterranean swim, one rolling climb, flat return. A popular European season opener.

    Ironman 70.3
    70.3
    Moderate

    Ironman 70.3 Weymouth

    Weymouth, Dorset · United Kingdom
    Mid September · suggested prep: 5 months
    Sea swim

    Sheltered bay swim, rolling Dorset bike, promenade run. A great late-season UK 70.3.

    Ironman
    140.6
    Challenging

    Ironman Wales

    Tenby, Pembrokeshire · United Kingdom
    Mid September · suggested prep: 9 months
    Sea swim

    Rolling self-seeded sea swim at Tenby North Beach, notoriously hilly 180km bike through Pembrokeshire, multi-lap run through Tenby town.

    Tip: Rolling start window ~20 min. Wetsuit mandatory at or below 16 degrees C; Tenby sea typically 16-17 degrees C in September.

    How to plan your race season

    1. Pick an A-race and work backwards

    Choose one "A-race" — the event that defines your season. Count back from race day using the suggested prep window on each card (typically 5–9 months for a 70.3, 8–12 months for a full Ironman). Build base fitness first, then race-specific speed and brick work in the final 12 weeks.

    2. Add build-up races (B and C races)

    Use shorter races to sharpen fitness and rehearse race-day logistics:

    • 12–16 weeks out: Sprint or Olympic — test pacing and transitions
    • 6–8 weeks out: A 70.3 or middle-distance — rehearse nutrition at race effort
    • 2–3 weeks out: Short tune-up only — keep it easy

    3. Match the race to the conditions you can train for

    A hilly course (St. George, Nice, Lanzarote) demands sustained climbing training. A hot race (Kona, Singapore, Dubai) needs 2–4 weeks of heat acclimation. Cold-water swims (Alcatraz, Norseman, Oceanside) require wetsuit-skill work. Don't pick a race you can't replicate in training.

    4. Nail nutrition before you nail splits

    The number one reason athletes DNF a 70.3 or Ironman is fuelling, not fitness. Start with our Race Nutrition Planner to get target carbs, sodium, and fluid per hour, then rehearse the plan on every long session.