IRONMAN France takes place on Sun, Sep 12, 2027 in Nice, France. The main route is 226.3 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 12, 2027
- Start
- Nice 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 226.3 km
- Climbing
- 2,400 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 49-week plan to IRONMAN France
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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Experience IRONMAN France: a 3.8 km Mediterranean swim, a challenging 180 km bike ride through the Alpes-Maritimes, and a 42.2 km run along Nice's Promenade des Anglais.
What this race demands
IRONMAN France demands complete multi-sport endurance across a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike leg featuring 2400 m of climbing, and a full 42.2 km marathon run.
Bike Climbing Durability
The 180 km bike course includes 2400 m of elevation gain through the Alpes-Maritimes, requiring sustained climbing strength and efficient descending ability.
Running Stamina
The 42.2 km run concludes the long-distance effort along the Promenade des Anglais, demanding severe muscular and cardiovascular endurance in the later stages.
A continuous carbohydrate intake of 60 to 90 grams per hour is required across the extended duration of this full-distance triathlon.
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 France 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 France?
IRONMAN France takes place on Sun, Sep 12, 2027 in Nice, France.
How long is IRONMAN France?
The main route is 226.3 km.
What does IRONMAN France demand?
IRONMAN France demands complete multi-sport endurance across a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike leg featuring 2400 m of climbing, and a full 42.2 km marathon run.
How much climbing does IRONMAN France have?
IRONMAN France has 2,400 m of climbing.
Who is IRONMAN France for?
IRONMAN France is open to all participants.
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