IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence takes place on Sun, May 23, 2027 in Aix-en-Provence, France. The main route is 113.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, May 23, 2027
- Start
- Aix-en-Provence 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 113.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Race IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence with a swim in the magnificent Lac des Peyrolles, a flat and hilly bike ride, and a run through the heart of the city.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence demands sustained cardiovascular endurance across three distinct disciplines over a total distance of 113.1 kilometers.
Multisport Durability
Completing a 113.1-kilometer triathlon requires efficient transitions and pacing to sustain output from the swim through the bike and into the run.
Cycling Versatility
The bike leg features a combination of flat and hilly terrain, demanding both sustained power on climbs and the ability to maintain momentum across varying topography.
Late-Race Running
The run takes place through the heart of the city following the swim and bike, requiring athletes to maintain form and pace under cumulative fatigue.
A carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour is required to maintain energy levels throughout the duration of the event.
Your road to race day
Race day at IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence is 39 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base27 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 1, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 12, 2027 – May 2, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 3, 2027 – May 16, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 17, 2027 – May 23, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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