IRONMAN Italy Emilia Romagna takes place on Sat, Sep 18, 2027 in Cervia, Italy. The main route is 226 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 18, 2027
- Start
- Cervia 🇮🇹
- Distance
- 226 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 51-week plan to IRONMAN Italy Emilia Romagna
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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Full-distance IRONMAN in Cervia on Italy's Adriatic coast: a 3.8 km sea swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run on a flat, fast course.
Your road to race day
Race day at IRONMAN Italy Emilia Romagna is 51 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base39 weeks · Sep 27, 2026 – Jun 26, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Jun 27, 2027 – Aug 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 · Aug 8, 2027 – Aug 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 · Aug 29, 2027 – Sep 11, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Sep 12, 2027 – Sep 18, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is IRONMAN Italy Emilia Romagna?
IRONMAN Italy Emilia Romagna takes place on Sat, Sep 18, 2027 in Cervia, Italy.
How long is IRONMAN Italy Emilia Romagna?
The main route is 226 km.
Who is IRONMAN Italy Emilia Romagna for?
IRONMAN Italy Emilia Romagna is open to all participants.
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