VINFAST IRONMAN

Nice

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The VinFast IRONMAN Men's World Championship takes place this September 22, 2024 in Nice.
The challenge ahead: The women will take on a spectacular challenge with a course well known to champions. Swimming in the Baie des Anges, cycling in Nice's hinterland with dizzying 2,400-meter climbs, and a marathon along the Promenade des Anglais.
Categories for all: Whether you're a professional, a mountain biker, or belong to a specific age group, there's a category for you.
During this sporting event, discover the IRONMAN Village with stands, official products, exhibitors and much more.
Find out more about VinFast Ironman.

Nice, the triathlete city

Get ready for an epic adventure! Swimming in the Baie des Anges, cycling in the mountains of Nice, and running a marathon on the Promenade des Anglais.

Nice becomes the new Hawai'i!
For the second time, Nice is hosting the VinFast IRONMAN World Championships, and it's as exciting as competing with Hawai'i.
Fasten your seatbelts for the next four years!

Nice has a long love affair with triathlon, dating back to the very first Nice Triathlon in 1982.
With the IRONMAN de Nice and the IRONMAN 70.3 world championships, Nice has become a triathlon capital of the world.

ROKA Swim race

The roka swin Plan Ironman

Dive into the blue waters of the Mediterranean at the ROKA Swim in Nice, a 3.8 km swim.
Start at Plage des Ponchettes and follow a rectangular course along the Promenade.
The azure waters offer breathtaking views of the coastline and the Alpes Maritimes.

FulGaz Bike Race

Photo Credit PLan Ironman

The FulGaz Bike race is a 180.2 km course, one of the most spectacular in the IRONMAN.
Cross the hinterland of Nice with its hilltop villages and magnificent views of the Alpes-Maritimes.
Expect steep climbs and technical descents with vertical drops of 2,400 meters.

Running, the 4 loops of 42.2 km

Photo credit Ironman plan

Get ready for the HOKA RUN along the Promenade des Anglais.
Run four 42.2 km loops past beach clubs, the Chaises Bleues, the Hotel Negresco, with the Mediterranean as your backdrop.
Feel the energy of the crowd with every lap as you race to the ultimate finish line.

Whether you're a professional, a mountain biker, or belong to a specific age group, there's a category for you.

Take part in the VinFast Ironman

Discover the categories available for your participation
- Professional category: For experienced athletes.
- Age group category: Based on your age group.
- Handcycle category: For handcycle enthusiasts.
- Category Open Division Physical Disability / Intellectual Disability: Accessible to all.

To take part in the IRONMAN World Championship, you need to qualify.
Consult the qualification events and time slots available on this link: Qualification link.

Choose your age category from the following options:
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+

Departure times

Discover your departure times this September 10th according to your category and age:

PRO Male: 6h50
PC, ID and HC: 6h51
M35-39: 7h00
M65-69: 7h03
M70-74: 7h03
M75-79: 7h03
M80+: 7h03
M55-59 : 7h10
M30-34 : 7h15
M60-64 : 7h18
M40-44 : 7h25
M50-54 : 7h30
M25-29 : 7h35
M18-24 : 7h35
M45-49 : 7h40

Before the start of the Vinfast, attend the insider tips

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE TIPS
Discover invaluable information from our VinFast IRONMAN World Championship team to help you have the best possible day on race day.

Between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., we'll go over the three disciplines: swimming, cycling and running, and give you some tips on how to conquer the course.
You're welcome to join us for any or all of these sessions.

Swimming Race Tips

With Roch Frey, operations manager for World Championship events, and Vincent Guedes, swimming course director.
Date: Thursday before the race
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: Plage des Ponchettes (swimming start area)
Program:
Presentation of the swim course
- Navigation to the start
- Tips for spotting the sun
- Questions and answers
Overview of the Race Area -

Insider tips - with Drew Wolff, Director of Operations for the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Nice, France.
Date: Thursday before the race
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Miroir d'eau / VinFast IRONMAN Village Stage
Program :
- Overview - Venue map
- T1 and T2 (transition zones)
- After the race
- Questions and answers

Bike and Run Race Tips
In 2023 Mark Allen, 6-time IRONMAN World Champion and Hall of Fame, and Yves Cordier, race director of the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship 2023 - Nice and triathlon legend, had attended For 2024 it's the surprise!
Date: Thursday before the race
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Miroir d'eau / VinFast IRONMAN Village Stage
Bike program:
- Presentation of the bike course
- Key points of the course / Navigating this technical course
- Insider tips on how to "run" the course
Running program:
- Presentation of the running course
- Key points of the course
- Tips on how to run your best race on this unique course

What is the IRONMAN Village?

The IRONMAN Village is a space that brings together various stands, including a showcase of official IRONMAN products, IRONMAN exhibitors, bike stores, as well as many other services and products.
It serves as a gathering and meeting place for athletes and spectators alike.