IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia takes place on Sun, Apr 18, 2027 in Valencia, Spain. The main route is 113 km.
- Date
- Sun, Apr 18, 2027
- Start
- Valencia 🇪🇸
- Distance
- 113 km
- Climbing
- 180 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 28-week plan to IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia
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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IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia features a Mediterranean swim, a rolling bike course, and a flat run finishing at the City of Arts and Sciences.
What this race demands
IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia requires sustained pacing across a 113 km triathlon with modest elevation gain, demanding efficient transitions and disciplined fueling over a multi-hour effort.
Aero efficiency
The rolling bike course over a 113 km total race distance rewards riders who can maintain a strong aerodynamic position for hours without excessive muscular fatigue.
Pacing discipline
Managing energy output across the swim, bike, and flat run is critical to prevent early burnout and sustain a steady pace through the final miles.
Endurance fueling
Athletes must commit to consistent carbohydrate intake to support prolonged exertion across the entire duration of the half-distance triathlon.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour through a combination of drinks, gels, and solids to sustain energy levels across the multi-hour duration.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia is 28 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base16 weeks · Oct 5, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jan 25, 2027 – Mar 7, 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 · Mar 8, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Mar 29, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Apr 12, 2027 – Apr 18, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia?
IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia takes place on Sun, Apr 18, 2027 in Valencia, Spain.
How long is IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia?
The main route is 113 km.
What does IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia demand?
IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia requires sustained pacing across a 113 km triathlon with modest elevation gain, demanding efficient transitions and disciplined fueling over a multi-hour effort.
How much climbing does IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia have?
IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia has 180 m of climbing.
Who is IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia for?
IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia is open to all participants.
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