Ironman Tallinn - Tallinn - Triathlon

The Ironman Tallinn is a Triathlon race in Tallinn, consisting of a Ironman.

The cultural hub of Estonia
IRONMAN Tallinn's big event is a part of the midsummer triathlon festival in the capital of Estonia. The competition courses run through the wonderful nature of Harju Country. This capital city fuses historical heritage with multiform culture, characterized by its lively cafes and restaurants proudly standing next to castles, churches and museums. The competition center is located by the Baltic Sea, where everything is close-by.

Swim
Swimming will take place in the Lake of Harku. Athletes make two laps. There will be 10 buoys to help you keep on track. 4 big buoys are numbered. They don't give you the exact distance, but if you study the swim course map, you'll see where the numbered (1-4) buoys are, and you can use them to estimate how much you've swam and how much there's left.

The water temperature in the lake is expected to be around 18-20A°C at this time of year. Information about wetsuit allowance will be announced 1 hour before the start. Wetsuits are not allowed if the water temperature is 24,6A°C or higher for Age Group and teams, or 22A°C or higher for Pros. Wetsuits are mandatory if the water temperature is 15,9A°C or lower.

Bike
The bike course is fast and with a nice mix of city and countryside. The three-loop cycling course starts at Lake Harku, then you cycle in the southern villages, head back to Tallinn border and go on the second/third lap or head to transition area 2 in Rocca al Mare. There are 9 aid stations.

Run
IRONMAN Tallinn's run course is one of the fastest in the world and has picturesque views to Tallinn Bay. It takes you from Rocca al Mare to the Stroomi Beach. The 42.2 km course is a 4-lap run and has 4 Aid Stations. The finish is in the front of Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre.