IRONMAN France

IRONMAN France Nice 2026: Date, Course and Event Overview

The IRONMAN France Nice 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the iconic city of Nice, on the French Riviera. Widely regarded as one of the most challenging and prestigious long-distance triathlons in Europe, the event offers athletes a spectacular race experience that combines a swim in the Mediterranean Sea, a demanding bike course through the Alpes-Maritimes, and a marathon along the world-famous Promenade des Anglais. Every year, thousands of triathletes from around the globe travel to Nice to test their limits on a course renowned for its beauty, difficulty, and rich triathlon heritage.

The IRONMAN France Experience: Four Days of Triathlon in Nice

From June 25 to 28, 2026, Nice will host a full schedule of activities leading up to race day. The event week includes athlete check-in, race briefings, social runs, meet-and-greet sessions with professional athletes, and the popular IRONMAN Expo Village in Place Masséna, where participants and visitors can discover the latest products and innovations from leading endurance sports brands. The highlight of the weekend is race day on June 28, when athletes take on the legendary IRONMAN challenge: a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike course that climbs from the Mediterranean coastline into the mountains surrounding Nice, and a 42.2 km marathon finishing on the Promenade des Anglais. This unique combination of sea, mountains, and city atmosphere makes IRONMAN France one of the most iconic races on the global triathlon calendar.

DMT Cycling at IRONMAN France Nice 2026

At IRONMAN France Nice 2026, DMT Cycling will be present with a dedicated exhibition area featuring the DMT OXY, the brand’s high-performance shoe developed specifically for triathlon racing. Designed to maximize speed and efficiency, the OXY combines lightweight construction, aerodynamic performance, advanced ventilation, and a transition-focused design that helps athletes save valuable seconds during race day. The shoe’s innovative rear hook allows for faster bike mounting during T1, while the full carbon sole ensures optimal power transfer throughout the cycling leg. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover firsthand the technology behind one of DMT Cycling’s most advanced triathlon shoes and learn how it was engineered to meet the demands of modern triathlon competition.