Triathlon international du lac d’Annecy takes place on Sun, Sep 27, 2026 in Annecy, France. The main route is 58.5 km.
- Date
- Sun, Sep 27, 2026
- Start
- Annecy 🇫🇷
- Distance
- 58.5 km
- Level
- Open to all
The Triathlon international du lac d’Annecy features a scenic Olympic-distance course with swimming in the crystal-clear lake, cycling through the Bauges mountains, and running along the shores of Annecy.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This Olympic-distance triathlon requires sustained aerobic output across three disciplines, testing an athlete's ability to transition effectively from the swim to the Bauges mountain cycling segment and the lakeside run.
Multidisciplinary Endurance
The Olympic distance requires continuous cardiovascular output across swimming, cycling, and running without prolonged recovery intervals.
Mountain Cycling
The cycling leg routes through the Bauges mountains, demanding sustained climbing strength and efficient descending technique.
Aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour during the race to sustain energy output over an Olympic-duration effort exceeding two hours.
Your road to race day
Race day at Triathlon international du lac d’Annecy is 5 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak2 weeks · Aug 24, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Sep 7, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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