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Some consider it to be the toughest triathlon in the world. And with good reason! Find out all the latest news about Ironman Lanzarote 2025. Not to be missed!
What is Ironman Lanzarote?
Ironman Lanzarote is one of the most iconic events on the triathlon circuit, attracting elite athletes and amateurs from all corners of the world every year.
What makes the Ironman triathlon in Lanzarote special is the route through a unique natural environment, classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
This event takes in volcanic and tropical landscapes along the beach, a spectacle that does not detract from the intensity of the competition!
In addition, it is a qualifying event for the VinFast IRONMAN 2025 World Championship in Nice (France) in the men’s category and for the Kailua-Kona Hawaii 2025 event in the women’s category.
Dates and route of Ironman Lanzarote 2025
Ironman Lanzarote 2025 is scheduled for Saturday 17 May 2025. It will have the following route:
- Swim: 3.8 kilometres in the crystal clear waters of Playa Grande (Puerto del Carmen).
- Cycling stage: 180.2 kilometres through volcanic landscapes and along mountain roads.
- Marathon stage: 42.2 kilometres along the coast of Lanzarote.
How to prepare for Ironman Lanzarote
The island of Lanzarote offers unique conditions for triathlon enthusiasts and registration is still open, so there is still time to take part in this challenge. To do so, bear in mind the following advice:
- Get to know the route beforehand if you have the opportunity. You can train for Ironman Lanzarote 2025 on the island itself. This will allow you to familiarise yourself with the terrain and adapt to the climate.
- Be prepared to face the wind because it is a key factor in the cycling event, the longest of all. If you train in similar conditions, this handicap will be less of a challenge.
- Plan your strategy and manage your energy, as the course is long and demanding. The high temperatures and the slopes of the terrain will force you to plan your nutrition and your pace of competition well.
Tips for enjoying Ironman Lanzarote 2025 as a spectator
Attending Ironman Lanzarote 2025 can be a unique and unforgettable experience, but not only for the participants in the event!
Enjoying this spectacle is a perfect excuse to visit the island, as the adrenaline rush is also transmitted to the audience.
How can spectators make the most of this experience?
- Remember that it is an international event, which means that there are more visitors to the island. This means that you should plan your visit: book accommodation in advance, leisure activities to enjoy during your stay on the island, hire a car if you need one, etc.
- Prepare your luggage according to the activities you are going to do, taking into account the weather and the time of year in which Ironman Lanzarote 2025 takes place.
- Find out about the route and the timetable of the event to find the best location if you want to witness the competition.
- Be respectful of the participants in the event, without interfering with its progress. Follow the instructions of the authorities and the organisers to avoid incidents, also for your own safety.
Spectators can also enjoy Ironman Lanzarote 2025 in a special way, as it is an event worth seeing. All you have to do is take the right steps to make the experience unforgettable.
