IRONMAN 70.3 Nice takes place on Sun, Sep 12, 2027 in Nice, France. The main route is 113.1 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 12, 2027
- Start
- Nice 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 113.1 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 49-week plan to IRONMAN 70.3 Nice
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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Race through IRONMAN 70.3 Nice's stunning sea-to-mountain course featuring a Mediterranean swim, a challenging bike ride through the hinterland, and an iconic finish on the Promenade des Anglais.
What this race demands
IRONMAN 70.3 Nice demands sustained endurance across three consecutive disciplines over a 113.1 km total distance in the Mediterranean climate of September.
Multidisciplinary endurance
Athletes must manage pacing across a Mediterranean swim, a bike leg through the hinterland, and a run along the Promenade des Anglais without depleting reserves early.
Hinterland bike management
The cycling portion through the hinterland requires efficient energy expenditure and proper pacing over a prolonged period in the saddle.
Late-stage run durability
The final run segment demands structural resilience to sustain forward motion on tired legs following the swim and bike efforts.
A target intake of 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour is recommended to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration of the event.
Your road to race day
Race day at IRONMAN 70.3 Nice is 49 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base37 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Jun 20, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jun 21, 2027 – Aug 1, 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 · Aug 2, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Aug 23, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Sep 6, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is IRONMAN 70.3 Nice?
IRONMAN 70.3 Nice takes place on Sun, Sep 12, 2027 in Nice, France.
How long is IRONMAN 70.3 Nice?
The main route is 113.1 km.
What does IRONMAN 70.3 Nice demand?
IRONMAN 70.3 Nice demands sustained endurance across three consecutive disciplines over a 113.1 km total distance in the Mediterranean climate of September.
Who is IRONMAN 70.3 Nice for?
IRONMAN 70.3 Nice is open to all participants.
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