IRONMAN Vichy offers a triathlon experience in a UNESCO World Heritage city, combining a swim in Lake Allier, a bike leg through the Montagne Bourbonnaise and Volcanoes of Auvergne, and a run along the river banks and old town.
Located in the heart of Auvergne, Vichy combines spa town elegance, lively city streets, local gastronomy, and serene parks like the Parc des Sources. The event features centralized organization for triathletes and spectators alike.
Athletes must be at least 18 years of age on race day. This event offers qualifying slots for the IRONMAN World Championship.
Located on the 'Parking sablé du Plan d'eau'. Athletes retrieve blue bags containing cycling gear, with change tents and seating benches available.
Swim is a 3.8 km loop in the Allier River. Bike is 180 km combining long fast straights with technical rolling terrain, featuring a steady 9.5 km ascent to La Guillermie at a 3.7% average gradient, hills between Lapalisse and Châtel-Montagne, and a return along the Sichon River. Run is flat along the banks and through the old town.
Immerse yourself in a 3.8 km loop in the calm waters of the Allier River at sunrise. This ROKA course offers a serene crossing in a wild setting.
Discover a 180 km bike course at the heart of Auvergne, combining long fast straights with technical rolling terrain through villages like Châteldon and the Livradois-Forez region. Features a steady 9.5 km climb to La Guillermie at 3.7% average gradient, descents, false flats, and a sequence of hills between Lapalisse and Châtel-Montagne before returning along the Sichon River.
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+
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, 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.
No, we do not have a waiting list.
Unfortunately, due to high congestion in the finish line area, no spectators will be allowed.
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.