IRONMAN Vietnam
About the race
Experience IRONMAN Vietnam in Da Nang, featuring a 3.8km ocean swim at East Sea Park, a 180km bike leg along the scenic Vo Nguyen Giap coastline, and a 42.195km beachfront run with vibrant local crowd support.
Your IRONMAN journey begins with a crystal-clear coastal swim at East Sea Park featuring a rolling start and a well-marked triangle course. The bike course takes athletes through Da Nang's iconic coastal landscapes, crossing the Thuan Phuoc and Cua Dai Bridges and sweeping past emerald paddy fields. The four-loop beachfront run keeps athletes energized with ocean breezes and local support leading to the finish at East Sea Park.
Transition
Both T1 and T2 transitions are located centrally at Bien Dong Park on the beachfront, allowing athletes to store all gear in one spot with direct access to the swim exit.
What your entry includes
The course
Swim: 3.8km rolling start ocean swim in a triangle course with two consecutive clockwise laps at East Sea Park. Bike: 180km bike leg starting along the Vo Nguyen Giap - Hoang Sa coastline, passing the Han River waterfront, Lac Long Quan Road in Quang Nam, across Cua Dai Bridge, and completing two 54km loops on Vo Chi Cong. Run: 42.195km four-loop beachfront run course finishing back at East Sea Park.
Swim Course
The 3.8km swim features a rolling start at East Sea Park, following a clockwise triangle-shaped swim course marked by two red turning buoys. Athletes complete two consecutive laps before returning to the beach transition area.
Bike Course
The 180km bike leg leads cyclists along the Vo Nguyen Giap – Hoang Sa coastline, an 11km stretch along the Han River, Lac Long Quan Road in Quang Nam, across the Cua Dai Bridge, and into a fast two-loop 54km section along Vo Chi Cong down to the A2 turnaround.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Da Nang
Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam, with a long beach, the Marble Mountains and the Dragon Bridge, close to Hoi An and Hue. The climate is tropical: it is hot and humid, with a drier season from about February to August and a wetter season from September to January with typhoon risk. The drier months are the best for racing, with early starts. The sea is warm for swimming. Da Nang has an international airport.
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Are two-person Relay Teams permitted?
Yes. A two-person relay can complete the race with any combination of disciplines and may later add a third person if desired.
Will the swimmer and cyclist be allowed into the finish area to greet the runner?
Yes, relay members can decide to wait for the runner in the finish line area.
How do I request to switch a Relay Member?
Contact the event email address with details of the team member you wish to cancel and the full name and email address of the new team member.
If I am the swimmer or cyclist, how do I receive my finisher medal and finisher items?
All team members receive a medal. If not all team members cross the finish line, the runner will collect finisher items for the team.
What will a Relay Team need to bring to Athlete Check-In?
All relay team members must present photo I.D. Unregistered members must register at the Solutions table in athlete check-in.
What is the Withdrawal Policy for a Relay Team?
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee according to the withdrawal policy.
Does each Relay Team Member receive a timing chip?
No. The relay team receives one timing chip at bike check-in which acts as a baton and must be transferred between team members in transition.
What is the award process for Relay Teams?
Awards are given in three relay categories: female, male, and mixed. The top three places receive awards and all team members receive an award.
Do all Relay Team Members need to be the same age and gender?
No, relay team members can be a mix of gender and age, provided all participants are at least 18 years old on race day.
Do all Relay Team Members need to attend Athlete Check-In?
Yes, all team members must arrive together for Athlete Check-In to receive their bib, swim cap, bike label, and helmet label.