Considering including IRONMAN Tallinn to your race calendar? Long course age-group triathlete Jenny Lucas-Hill checks out whatever this Nordic favourite needs to use, from the course's PB capacity, to the city sights you can't miss out on. With some inside pointers from professional triathlete Kat Matthews (who is set to race at the 2024 70.3 occasion) and 2 IRONMAN Tallinn age-group finishers, our race guide informs you whatever you require to understand to have your finest race yet in Estonia.
Estonia has the biggest variety of triathletes per capita worldwide. It's possibly no surprise that IRONMAN Tallinn is understood as a race produced by triathletes, for triathletes. Set versus the sensational background of outstanding middle ages architecture, mixing the old with the brand-new. This compact, seaside city sets the scene for quick times and provides an impressive celebration of triathlon environment, with an IRONKIDS occasion and a charity ‘Move for Ukrainian Triathletes' offering chances for your entire family/support team to get active over race weekend.
Providing 40 slots for the 2025 IRONMAN World Championships in Nice for guys and Kona for ladies, Tallinn is a strong competitor for your end of summertime race option.
A triathlon celebration waits for. Start your journey to the IRONMAN Tallinn begin line.
Place – History, culture and beach vibes loaded into a green, compact city
Old fulfills brand-new. Coastal beauty fulfills cosmopolitan bustle. Estonia's capital of Tallinn is a compact city filled with culture, contrasts and heritage. Head to the Old Town and you'll be met standard middle ages architecture, vibrant coffee shops and patched streets. Roam simply a stone's get rid of and you'll discover business district, with contemporary skyscapes, high-end hotels and shopping center. And simply a brief journey out of the city centre and you'll discover yourself taking pleasure in sandy beaches and plentiful green areas with a spectacular view of the city horizon– and the sundown– over the sea.
The race itself begins with a swim in Lake Harku– a relief for any triathletes postponed at the possibility of swimming in the Baltic sea. While the bike course takes you on a trip of the surrounding countryside, before you go back to the city for an extremely quick run course along Tallinn Bay.
Easy to take a trip to, whether you're getting here by airplane, train or boat. And simple to navigate thanks to the city's compact nature– and complimentary public transportation for professional athletes over the race weekend. IRONMAN Tallinn is a perfect race, whether you're searching for a super-fast time or a city break race-cation.
Professional athlete & & viewer ease of access
IRONMAN Tallinn invites professional athletes with specials needs, though it deserves understanding there is a particular entry procedure so you may require to call the organiser through tallin@ironman.com with any concerns.
For viewers, the triathlon celebration competitors centre in Rocca al Mare is available. The swim start location includes a sandy beach which is worth taking into factor to consider.
