Fall in Love with the Pearl of the Atlantic Coast With its mild climate and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Portugal has long been a prime destination for family holidays. Thanks to a bumper IRONMAN day, including an IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 distance event, athletes can experience the best …
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Fall in Love with the Pearl of the Atlantic Coast
With its mild climate and 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, Portugal has long been a prime destination for family holidays. Thanks to a bumper IRONMAN day, including an IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 distance event, athletes can experience the best Cascais has to offer, starting with a swim in the most spectacular bay in Portugal, with an emotional start at sunrise, surrounded by supporters. A unique feature of a loop in a F1 circuit will boost your power through a stunning race course. A vibrant Triathlon celebration, over one of the most stunning courses ever designed for a Triathlon. Follow up your race with a few days in Lisbon to complete your Portuguese adventure by the Ocean.
Swim
A swim course with a rolling swim start. A single 3.8km loop course that leads athletes along the protected Cascais Bay, starting at Praia da Ribeira and finishing in front of the Fortress at the Clube Naval. In October, the water temperature varies between 17 and 19 degrees Celsius (62.6 and 66.2 degrees Fahrenheit).
Bike
The 180 km two-loop bike course offers breathtaking views of the Portuguese Riviera, Guincho Beach and the wonderful natural park of Sintra–Cascais, which as a result of the improvements made to the route, will allow the athletes to pedal on roads that boast rare scenic beauty. A ride in Estrada do Guincho leads to Malveira and Serra de Sintra by the Blue Lagoon, towards the Estoril Formula 1 Circuit. Athletes get to enjoy smoother roads that take them all the way to the turning point in Lisbon, passing by some of the icons of the Portuguese capital, such as the Tower of Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery, and even under the 25th of April Bridge. The athletes will also enjoy a unique feature unlike any other IRONMAN event: a lap around the Estoril Formula 1 circuit.
Elevation gain: 1529 m
Run
The 3 loop HOKA run course starts in Cascais, then follows the Guincho road along the coast to Cabo Raso and returns to the heart of Cascais. A challenging course, especially on a windy day. This run course is known for its awesome spectator support, especially with the passage in Marina de Cascais, with cheers that will take you all the way to the finish line.
Elevation gain: 216 m
Swim: BAY
Bike: ROLLING
Run: ROLLING
High Air Temp: 75 °F / 24 °C
Low Air Temp: 61 °F / 16 °C
Avg Water Temp: 64 °F / 18 °C
Airport: LIS
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Great town, atmosphere and venue, swim in the Atlantic Ocean, 2-loop bike course with a steep climb in a National Park and long part along the coastline, 3-loop run course … MORE
Great town, atmosphere and venue, swim in the Atlantic Ocean, 2-loop bike course with a steep climb in a National Park and long part along the coastline, 3-loop run course with false flat sections.