September 21 - September 22, 2024
Cervia
Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna
IRONMAN is the longest official distance triathlon, one of the toughest races ever. On 21 and 22 September, the only Italian stage of this spectacular American sport returns. Get ready for an incredible challenge!
The race kicks off on Cervia beach, where at first light in the morning triathletes will dive into the sea to swim the first 3.8 kilometres. Upon arrival, IRONMAN continues with the most scenic stage of all. Riding their bikes, the athletes will pedal 180 kilometres through the Saline Nature Park, past magnificent pink flamingos, luminous pools of water and the pungent smell of salt water. Then up into the hills to Bertinoro and back.
The race concludes with a marathon through the most characteristic parts of the resort. The athletes who manage to cross the coveted finish line will be awarded the title of Ironman 'finisher' in Italy.
It will be a unique weekend of one of the most difficult and, at the same time, incredible sports.
I am waiting for you to experience a whirlwind of emotions together!
Programme
Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 September
Expo Area
Promenade G. Deledda
Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 19 September
Parade of Nations
Salt Tower
from 6.00 p.m.
Route: Magazzino del Sale Torre, Borgo Marina, Lungomare, Rotonda della Pace, Viale Roma and Piazza Garibaldi.
Parade of participating nations
Night Run
Fantini Club 182, Lungomare G. Deledda - Cervia
from 8.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
5 km running race at night
Friday 20 September
Ironkids
Fantini Club 182, Lungomare G. Deledda - Cervia
from 3.00 p.m.
Non-competitive event for children from 6 to 17 years old
Saturday 21 September
Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna
Free beach, Lungomare G. Deledda - Cervia
from 7.30 a.m.
Swimming fraction start (3.8 km)
Single-loop course. Athletes enter the waters of the Adriatic Sea to swim along the coast before turning back to complete the swim and head towards the transition zone.
Bike route (180 km)
The two-loop bike route starts from the Cervia seafront and crosses the Romagna countryside and the Saline Natural Park, where pink flamingos can be admired. After passing Bertinoro, the route descends back to Cervia.
Run route (42.2 km)
The running route consists of four laps of 10 km each; the route is completely flat and reveals some characteristic views of tourist Cervia and Milano Marittima. After reaching the canal port, the route winds through the main streets of the nearby Milano Marittima. Then we enter the heart of Cervia by crossing the square of the historic Magazzino del Sale, the town's icon. After crossing the city walls, the view opens onto the picturesque Piazza del Municipio.
Arrival
Cervia beach, from bathing establishment 188 to 184
Finish line
Fantini Club 182 Scheduled arrival from approx. 16.00 h until 24.00 h
Detailed routes and interactive map of the event
Updates on useful information and road conditions on the Cervia Municipality website
Sunday 22 September
Ironman 70.3 Italy Emilia Romagna
Free beach, Lungomare G. Deledda - Cervia
12.00 p.m.
Start
Fantini Club 182, Lungomare G. Deledda - Cervia
about 4.00 p.m.
Expected arrival of first athletes
5150 Cervia Triathlon Emilia Romagna
Free beach, Lungomare G. Deledda - Cervia
1.30 p.m.
Departure
about 3.30 p.m.
Expected arrival of first athletes
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