IRONMAN Hamburg
About the race
Experience the IRONMAN Hamburg European Championship, featuring a 3.8 km swim through the Inner and Outer Alster, a 178 km bike ride past iconic sights like the Reeperbahn and Speicherstadt, and a 42.2 km run along the Alster.
Known as "The Gate to the World", Hamburg fascinates with its open-mindedness, elegant flair, and bustling city feel. The event proudly hosts the IRONMAN European Championship for PRO female athletes.
Course Overview:
- Swim: 3.8 km one-lap course starting at Jungfernstieg in the heart of Hamburg.
- Bike: 178 km two-loop course through the city center, Landungsbrücken, fish market, Speicherstadt, and into the scenic Vier- und Marschlande and Kirchwerder Wiesen Nature Reserve.
- Run: 42.2 km four-loop course along the Alster leading to the finish line at Rathausmarkt.
Age Groups
Facilities & Services
The event provides the following services at transition areas and venues:
- Toilets and changing tents
- Bike mechanics and bike pumps
- Lost chip service
- Water refills
Transition 1 Rules & Logistics
Transition 1 is located east of the Binnenalster lake on Ballindamm street. You exit the water next to City Hall (Rathausmarkt). Run approximately 200m to transition and follow the path to the blue bike bags.
Take your bag with cycling equipment from the rack and change using the available benches or designated changing tents. Nudity is not permitted in transition and will result in a penalty. Pack your wetsuit and swimming gear back into the blue bag and hang it back on the rack. Do not mount your bike until you cross the mount line at the transition exit.
Transition 2 Rules & Logistics
Dismount your bike before crossing the dismount line when entering transition at the end of the bike course. Place your bike in its designated spot and proceed to the red transition bags.
Retrieve your red bag containing running gear. Changing tents are provided; nudity is prohibited. Pack all cycling equipment, including your helmet, back into the red bag. Cycling shoes must either remain clipped onto the bike pedals or be placed inside the red bag before re-hanging it on the rack.
What your entry includes
The course
3.8 km one-lap lake swim through the Inner and Outer Alster starting at Jungfernstieg. 178 km two-loop flat bike course through Hamburg city center landmarks and out into the Vier- und Marschlande nature area. 42.2 km four-loop rolling run course along the Alster finishing at Rathausmarkt.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Hamburg
Hamburg is a large port city on the Elbe, with canals, a harbour, the Alster lakes in the centre and many green running routes along the water. The climate is cool and maritime: summers (June to August) are mild to warm, autumn is windy and damp, winters (December to February) are cold and grey, and spring is fresh. Late spring to early autumn is the best time for racing, with the most settled weather in May, June and September. Wind and sudden showers are common. The city has an international airport and strong rail links.
Know from the athletes
Good to know
Do we have the possibility to register as a relay?
No, IRONMAN full distance races don't have relay entries.
What is the age group breakdown?
Individuals: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
What are the age requirements?
All athletes must be a minimum of 18 years of age as of race day for the event year to compete in this event.
Is there a waiting list for the event once entries sell out?
No, we do not have a waiting list.
Will I be allowed into the finish area to greet my athlete?
Unfortunately, due to high congestion in the finish line area, no spectators will be allowed. Please do not try to gain access to this area, as it must remain clear for the safety of the athletes. Before the event, you and your athlete should decide on a meeting place for after they have finished.
Will I be allowed into the medical tent if my athlete has been admitted?
No. There will be a medical information tent next to the medical tent where medical updates will be available on athletes who enter the medical tent.