France May 17, 2026 to Sept 13, 2026
Source: https://www.ironman.com/races
The 2026 IRONMAN season in France is shaping up to be a historic one, primarily because Nice will host the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in September. In addition to the standard circuit, a new race has been added to the calendar in Versailles, allowing athletes to compete on the grounds of the iconic Château.
Here is the current schedule for the 2026 IRONMAN races in France:
2026 France IRONMAN Schedule
| Date | Event | Location | Distance |
| May 17, 2026 | IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence | 70.3 (Half) |
| June 14, 2026 | IRONMAN Tours Métropole | Loire Valley | Full |
| June 28, 2026 | IRONMAN France Nice | Nice | Full |
| June 28, 2026 | IRONMAN 70.3 Nice | Nice | 70.3 (Half) |
| July 5, 2026 | IRONMAN 70.3 Les Sables d’Olonne | Vendée | 70.3 (Half) |
| July 12, 2026 | NEW: IRONMAN 70.3 Versailles | Versailles | 70.3 (Half) |
| August 22, 2026 | VinFast IRONMAN World Championship | Nice | Full (Women)* |
| August 23, 2026 | IRONMAN Vichy | Vichy | Full |
| August 23, 2026 | IRONMAN 70.3 Vichy | Vichy | 70.3 (Half) |
| Sept 12–13, 2026 | IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship | Nice | 70.3 (Half) |
Key Highlights for 2026
- The World Championship in Nice: Nice remains the epicenter of European triathlon. While it hosts the standard IRONMAN in June, it will also host the Women’s IRONMAN World Championship in August and the 70.3 World Championship in September.
- The Versailles Addition: Announced in early 2026, the Versailles 70.3 is expected to be a “bucket list” race, featuring a swim in the Grand Canal and a run through the royal gardens.
- Vichy Double-Header: As is tradition, Vichy typically hosts both the Full and 70.3 distances on the same weekend, making it one of the largest triathlon festivals in the country.
Note: Registration for these events typically opens 8–12 months in advance. Because 2026 includes World Championship events in France, local qualifying races (like Nice 70.3 or Aix-en-Provence) are expected to sell out significantly faster than usual.
you can follow all the action and get specific race details through the official IRONMAN channels and their France-specific social media.
Official Websites
- Main Hub: ironman.com/races – This is where you can find the individual landing pages for every race in France (e.g., Nice, Vichy, Aix-en-Provence).
- Versailles 70.3: ironman.com/im703-versailles – Specifically for the new 2026 event.
- World Championships: ironman.com/im-world-championship-nice (Nice) and ironman.com/im703-world-championship (Nice 2026 70.3).
Social Media
For the most current updates, local athlete photos, and course-specific news for France, these are the best accounts to follow:
- Instagram (France Specific):@ironmanfrance
- This account covers all the major French races including Nice, Vichy, and Aix-en-Provence.
- Instagram (Global):@ironmantri
- Best for overall 70.3 World Championship coverage and global news.
- Facebook:IRONMAN France
- Often used for detailed athlete guides and community groups for specific races.
Quick Tip: If you’re looking for photos or community vibes from a specific race, check the hashtags #IMFrance, #IM703Versailles, or #IMNice. The community is very active there!
