IRONMAN France Nice offers an iconic triathlon experience featuring a 3.8 km Mediterranean swim, a challenging 180.2 km bike ride through the hinterland of Nice and the Parc Naturel des PréAlpes d'Azur, and a 42.2 km run along the famous Promenade des Anglais.
Athletes start swimming in the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea before tackling a scenic yet demanding bike course with 2,400 meters of elevation gain, taking riders through charming villages and mountain climbs like the Col de Vence and Col de l'Écre.
Participant Entitlements & Inclusions:
Eligibility & Key Rules:
Access T1 on the Promenade des Anglais via the ramp right after exiting the water. Follow the seaside lane, retrieve your blue bag from the rack, change into cycling gear, re-hang your swim gear bag, and proceed to your bike. Mount your bike only after passing the Bike Arch in front of Casino Ruhl when signaled by referees.
Athletes registering within the first 90 days receive Flex90 benefits, including free deferral, fee-free transfer, and partial refund options.
Swim: Two-loop 3.8 km course starting at Plage des Ponchettes in the Mediterranean Sea. Bike: One-loop 180.2 km course with 2,400m elevation gain starting along the coastline, ascending Les Pugets, Col de Vence, Col de l'Écre, passing through the Parc Naturel des PréAlpes d'Azur and descending through Clues de Gréolières. Run: 42.2 km flat run along Nice's Promenade des Anglais.
The two-loop 3.8 km (2.4 mile) swim course starts at the Plage des Ponchettes in front of the Quai des Etats-Unis in the Mediterranean Sea. There is no Australian exit.
Cut off time: 2 hours 15 minutes. Swim + T1 cut off time: 2 hours 25 minutes.
The one-loop 180.2 km (112 mile) bike course features 2,400m of positive elevation gain. Athletes head through the hinterland of Nice and the villages of the Parc Naturel des PréAlpes d’Azur.
Key segments include the climb of Les Pugets to Saint-Jeannet, the Col de Vence ascent, Col de l'Écre via Gorges du Loup, Caille and Thorenc plateaus, and the descent through Clues de Gréolières.
Cut off time: 10 hours 45 minutes (Swim + T1 + Bike).
No, IRONMAN full distance races don't have relay entries.
Individuals: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
No, only registered athletes are allowed into athlete check-in. Please bring your photo ID and triathlon membership card (if applicable) during the designated check-in hours.
All qualifying events will implement the International Triathlon rule: All age group athletes must compete in their age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31st of the year of the event.
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.
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.