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From One Finish Line to Two: The Story Behind Ironman's Kona and Nice World Championships
For forty-four years, every Ironman World Championship ended on Ali'i Drive in Kailua-Kona. Then in 2023, Nice hosted the men's professional race for the first time. How the sport's most iconic event ended up with two World Championship venues — and what that means for the athletes trying to get to either one.
By ZealZag TeamRace the Route: IRONMAN France Nice — Promenade des Anglais to the Col de Vence
A 3.8km Mediterranean swim, a 180km bike leg into the climbs behind the Côte d'Azur, and a four-lap seafront marathon. The complete guide to IRONMAN France Nice and training on the Riviera: the course, the Alpes-Maritimes cols, the swim conditions, travel, and where to base in Nice.
By ZealZag TeamIRONMAN France Nice 2026: Race Week on the Côte d'Azur
Race week has arrived in Nice. On Sunday, athletes swim 3.8km in the Mediterranean off the Promenade des Anglais, climb 180km into the Alpes-Maritimes backcountry, and run a four-lap marathon along the seafront. The expo is open, the bikes are being built, and the Baie des Anges is doing its job.
By ZealZag TeamIRONMAN France Nice 2026: Mediterranean Heat, Mountain Bike, Promenade Finish
Five days from IRONMAN France Nice — the 226km Mediterranean triathlon that climbs into the Côte d'Azur backcountry on the bike and finishes on the Promenade des Anglais. A race preview, the contender field, and what the heat means for the run.
By ZealZag Team