IRONMAN Kalmar-Sweden
About the race
IRONMAN Kalmar offers a scenic and iconic triathlon experience in Sweden, featuring a 3.8 km swim in the Kalmar Strait, a 180 km bike ride across the 6 km Öland Bridge, and a 42.2 km run through central Kalmar.
Known for hosting Europe's biggest IRONMAN finish line party, the event brings together the whole city with crowds lining the swim shoreline, bike course, and run route.
Athlete Eligibility & Rules:
- All athletes must be a minimum of 18 years of age as of race day.
- Age group divisions are determined by the athlete's age on December 31st of the event year.
- No relay entries are available for this full-distance IRONMAN race.
- Athletes must check in and pick up race packets in person during designated check-in hours with photo ID (and triathlon membership card if applicable). Proxy check-in is not permitted.
- Athletes are required to attend at least one race briefing and check in their bike on the day prior to race day.
Age Groups
ROUVY Transition 1
The IRONMAN Kalmar transition area is located at the parking area Lustgården in central Kalmar, next to the IRONMAN Village.
After the swim exit, athletes enter the transition area, pick up their BLUE BIKE BAG from the bag rack, change on designated benches, repack swim gear into the blue bag, and return it to the rack before proceeding to their bike.
Facilities & Services: Toilets, bike mechanic, bike pumps, penalty tent, water refill, and lost chip service.
ROUVY Transition 2
Located in central Kalmar. Athletes must dismount before the dismount line, rack their bike at their designated race number, retrieve their RED RUN bag, change into run gear, repack bike gear into the red bag on the hanger, and proceed to the run course.
Facilities & Services: Toilets, bike mechanic, bike pumps, penalty tent, water refill, and lost chip service.
What your entry includes
The course
The event consists of a 3.8 km ocean swim in the Kalmar Strait, a flat 180.2 km bike course taking athletes across the 6 km Öland Bridge to the island of Öland and back to the mainland, and a flat 3-loop 42.2 km run course leading along the beach, through central Kalmar and the Västerport city wall, finishing next to the cathedral at Stortorget.
ROKA Swim Course
The one-loop 3.8 km (2.4 mile) swim takes athletes into the Kalmar strait and the waters of the Baltic Sea. Frantic crowds line the shoreline where the course turns back to the city and athletes swim an arm's length away from spectators.
ZOOT Bike Course
The one-loop 180.2 km (112 mile) bike course heads out to the island of Öland, known for its stunning natural beauty, crossing the famous 6 km Öland bridge twice as athletes head out and return to the mainland.
HOKA Run Course
The three-loop 42.2 km (26.2 mile) run course winds along the beach, through the city center, and through the city wall at Västerport before finishing next to the cathedral.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Kalmar
Kalmar is a city on Sweden's south-east coast, known for its Renaissance castle and for the long bridge to the island of Öland. The climate is cool and maritime: summers (June to August) are mild with long evenings, autumn is damp and windy, winters (December to February) are cold, and spring is fresh. Late spring to early autumn is the best time for racing, with a regular sea breeze. It is reached by train from Stockholm and Copenhagen, with a small airport.
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?
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+
When and where is athlete check-in/registration?
The athlete check-In location and hours can be found in the event schedule or in the athlete guide.
Can a family member/friend check-in for me and pick-up my race packet?
No, only registered athletes are allowed into athlete check-in. Please bring your photo ID and triathlon membership card (if applicable) during the designated check-in hours. All athletes must check-in during designated hours, no exceptions.
What age group will I race in on race day?
All age group athletes must compete in their age group division corresponding to the athlete's age on December 31st of the year of the event.
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.
What if I can't make it to athlete check-In within the designated hours?
You must check in and pick up your race packet during designated check-in hours. This rule is in effect for a number of important reasons and exists to make your experience safe and stress-free.
Is there a waiting list for the event once entries sell out?
No, we do not have a waiting list.
What do I need to do on race week?
It is the athlete's responsibility to participate in at least one of the race briefings, be aware of the event's rules and regulations, pick up registration essentials prior to race day, and check in the bike on the day before race day.
Will I be allowed into the finish area to greet my athlete?
No, due to high congestion in the finish line area, no spectators will be allowed.
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.