IRONMAN 70.3 Nice
About the race
Race through IRONMAN 70.3 Nice's stunning sea-to-mountain course on the Côte d’Azur, featuring a Mediterranean swim, a challenging bike leg through picturesque mountain villages, a flat run, and an iconic finish on the Promenade des Anglais.
Host of the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, Nice offers athletes a remarkable location nestled between sea and mountains in one of the most historic venues in French triathlon.
Participant Entitlements Include:
- Event Gear: Backpack and Shirt
- Finisher Medal
- On-Course Nutrition and Post-Race Food
- Age Group Awards
Historical Weather Averages: High air temperature of 78 °F / 26 °C, low air temperature of 62 °F / 17 °C, and average water temperature of 75 °F / 24 °C.
Transition Logistics
T1: Access T1 via the walkway on Promenade des Anglais. Change into cycling gear, store swim gear in your blue bag, collect your bike, and mount only after passing the Bike Arch in front of Casino Ruhl.
T2: Dismount before the arch at the end of the bike course, rack your bike, retrieve your red bag to change into running gear, and start the half marathon at the run arch in front of Casino Ruhl.
What your entry includes
The course
The race features a 1-loop 1.9 km swim in the Mediterranean Sea starting from Plage des Ponchettes, a 1-loop 90 km bike course with a challenging ascent up Col de Vence, and a 2-loop 21.1 km run along the Promenade des Anglais.
ROKA Swim Course
The one-loop 1.9km (1.2 mile) ROKA swim course takes place in the blue waters of the Mediterranean from the Plage des Ponchettes, in front of Quai des Etats-Unis.
ZOOT Bike Course
The one-loop 90 km (56 mile) bike course and its picturesque villages should be on any athlete's bucket list, but the ascent of Col de Vence poses quite a challenge. You'll be rewarded with stunning views on your way to Nice and the Promenade des Anglais.
HOKA Run Course
The two-loop 21.1 km (13.1 mile) HOKA run course allows athletes to soak up the legendary Nice atmosphere on the Promenade des Anglais. Aid Stations are available every 1.8 km.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Nice
Nice is the main city of the French Riviera, on the Mediterranean, with the Promenade des Anglais, a colourful old town and the hills of the Alpes-Maritimes right behind the coast. The climate is Mediterranean: summers (June to August) are hot, dry and sunny, autumn is warm with some heavy rain, winters (December to February) are mild, and spring is bright. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for racing, with warm days and cooler mornings. Hills behind the city make the bike courses demanding. Nice Côte d'Azur is one of France's busiest airports, and trains run along the coast.
Know from the athletes
Good to know
How does pricing and registration for a relay team work?
During registration, the team captain creates the relay team by selecting a team name and adding at least one team member to claim the entry. Team members receive a registration claim email to complete their registration. The team captain pays the full registration fee at checkout.
Are two-person relay teams permitted?
Yes. Relay teams must consist of two or three athletes. Two-person teams may divide the swim, bike, and run legs in any combination.
Can I be a team member on two different relay teams?
No. Each athlete may only compete on one relay team per event.
Do all relay team members need to be the same age and gender?
No. Relay teams may include athletes of different ages and genders. All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day.
Does each relay team member receive a timing chip?
No. Each relay team receives one timing chip, which acts as a relay baton passed between athletes during transitions.