Discover IRONMAN 70.3 Vitoria-Gasteiz, a race forged in tradition and driven by passion. Swim in the tranquil waters of a lake, ride one of the fastest bike courses in Europe, and run through a city where triathlon is a legacy. Located in the cultural capital of northern Spain's Basque Country, Vitoria-Gasteiz offers astonishing natural landscapes, rich culture, Basque gastronomy, and passionate fans.
Important Registration & Eligibility Rules:
Transition 1 is located in Landa Provincial Park, 20 km from the center of Vitoria-Gasteiz. After exiting the water, athletes run 50 meters into the bags area, passing a water station. Athletes must pick up their BLUE BIKE BAG from the rack, change on designated benches, repack swim gear into the bag, and return it to the marked position on the rack before retrieving their bike to cover 200 meters to the bike start line.
Facilities and Services: Water cups, toilets, changing tents, air pumps, mechanics, lost chip service, and medical tent.
Transition 2 is located on Calle Olaguíbel in central Vitoria. Volunteers will assist with bike placement on racks. Athletes proceed along Calle Fueros to the red bag area to change into running gear. Private changing areas and toilets are available.
Facilities and Services: Toilets, changing tents, mechanics, medical tent, penalty box, and bike catchers.
The 1.9 km single-loop swim takes place in Ulibarri-Gamboa lake (Landa Provincial Park) with flat, drinking-quality water. The 90 km single-loop bike course features 500m of elevation gain through the Álava region and shares a section with the Camino de Santiago. The 21.1 km two-loop run course goes through downtown Vitoria-Gasteiz.
The single-loop 1.9 km swim takes place in beautiful Ulibarri-Gamboa lake, also known locally as 'Landa', located in the Landa Provincial Park outside Vitoria-Gasteiz. Athletes will swim in a flat lake with drinking-quality water, followed by a short run into Transition 1.
The single-loop 90 km bike course showcases the Álava region, passing through scenic towns and sharing a section with the historic 'Camino de Santiago'. The circuit features 500 m of elevation gain on quality roads with gentle gradients.
The two-loop 21.1 km run course is set against the skyline of downtown Vitoria-Gasteiz, leading athletes through the heart of the city.
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During registration, the team captain creates the relay team by selecting a team name and adding at least one team member to claim the entry. Team members who receive a registration claim email from the captain can complete their registration directly via that link. At checkout, the team captain pays the full registration fee.
Yes. Relay teams must consist of two or three athletes. Two-person teams may divide the swim, bike, and run legs in any combination.
No. Each athlete may only compete on one relay team per event.
No. Relay teams may include athletes of different ages and genders. All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.
Only the team captain may request team changes by contacting the event email address. All changes must be completed no later than 10 days before race day.
As team captain, you can resend the registration email through your IRONMAN profile by navigating to Registrations > Race Details > Manage Registration > Registration Claims and clicking 'Resend emails for unclaimed registrations'.
Relay team captains may be eligible for a partial refund, depending on the timing of the withdrawal. Please refer to the Relay Teams page for full refund details and deadlines.
Yes. All relay team members must attend athlete onsite registration together. Each relay team will receive one bib number and one race package.
All relay team members must present a valid photo ID. Teams must be complete no later than two weeks before race day.
No. Each relay team receives one timing chip, which acts as a relay baton. The chip is transferred between athletes during transitions.
In general, each relay team member is responsible for managing their own equipment for their race leg. Transition bag availability will be communicated on a race-by-race basis.
In the transition area, there will be an area dedicated to the relays where timing chips are exchanged between athletes.