IRONMAN Copenhagen features a 3.8 km bay swim, a 180 km rolling bike ride through North Zealand, and a 42.2 km run past iconic city landmarks.
The race begins in the calm waters of Amager Beach lagoon, takes athletes along the "Danish Riviera" into North Zealand, and finishes in front of Christiansborg Palace. Landmarks along the route include the Opera House, Amalienborg Palace, Nyhavn, and the Little Mermaid statue.
Event Entitlements & Inclusions:
The transition area is located at Amager Strandpark, just a couple of kilometers from Copenhagen city center. After exiting the water, athletes run directly into T1 to pick up their BLUE BIKE bag. Benches and privacy changing areas are available. After changing, swim gear is packed into the BLUE BIKE bag and dropped in the designated drop box before retrieving the bike.
Facilities & Services at T1: Toilets, changing area, pumps, bike mechanics (race morning only), water outlet, info point with spare transition bags and swim caps.
Transition 2 is located at The King's New Square (Kongens Nytorv). Bike catchers take bikes from athletes at the transition entrance. Athletes retrieve their RED RUN bag, change into run gear, re-rack the bag, and exit onto the run course heading toward Nyhavn.
Facilities & Services at T2: Bike catchers, penalty tent, marshalls, changing area, toilets.
3.8 km ocean swim at Amager Strandpark lagoon (1 loop). 180 km rolling bike course through North Zealand with coastline, countryside, and forest sections (2 loops). Flat to rolling 42.2 km run course through central Copenhagen passing city landmarks to finish at Christiansborg Palace Square.
The one-loop 3.8 km (2.4 mile) swim at Amager Strandpark is one of the most spectator friendly courses in all of IRONMAN. The artificial lagoon offers calm waters – this is where fast swim times happen and spectators line the shore and bridge across the lagoon.
The two-loop 180 km (112 mile) bike course takes athletes from Copenhagen through North Zealand with a mix of city center, coastline, surrounding forests, and countryside, featuring multiple spectator hot spots.
No, IRONMAN full distance races don't have relay entries.
All athletes must be a minimum of 18 years of age as of race day for the event year to compete in this event.
No, we do not have a waiting list.
Unfortunately, due to high congestion in the finish line area, no spectators will be allowed. Please do not try to gain access to this area, as it must remain clear for the safety of the athletes. Before the event, you and your athlete should decide on a meeting place for after they have finished.
No. There will be a medical information tent next to the medical tent where medical updates will be available on athletes who enter the medical tent.