Registration for the inaugural edition of the IRONMAN 70.3 Kraków will open soon. The organizers anticipate spots for 2,000 triathletes from around the world. The event is scheduled for the first weekend of August.
Kraków will host triathlon competitions under the legendary IRONMAN banner for the first time in history. The capital of Małopolska is set to hold a race at the IRONMAN 70.3 distance, also known as the “half Ironman.” Triathletes will face a course consisting of 1.9 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling, and 21.1 km of running.
The exact competition routes are currently being reviewed and evaluated by the relevant institutions. However, it is known that the race will begin in the epic scenery of Zakrzówek Lagoon. After completing the swim, triathletes will transition to bicycles and follow a route toward Bochnia. After turning back, they will return to Kraków, where the second transition area is planned to be located in the city center. The running stage will take place around the Old Town and the Vistula Boulevards, and the highlight will be the finish line located at the Main Market Square.
Registration for the event will open on January 7, 2025, at 14:00 on the Slotmarket.pl portal. Earlier, the organizers made 100 slots available for presale in the form of holiday vouchers. All of them were sold out within a few days.
We expect significant interest. Kraków is an exceptionally attractive location for triathletes from abroad, and statistics show that they already make up more than half of the participants in IRONMAN Poland races in Warsaw and Poznań. However, we hope that the first edition of the event in Kraków will also attract many Polish triathletes who will want to challenge themselves in this entirely new race.
Piotr Jakóbik, Press Spokesperson for IRONMAN Poland
Similar to previous IRONMAN Poland events, it is worth registering as soon as possible. The first 200 entry packages will be available at the lowest price tier. The registration fee will then increase as more participants sign up. Additionally, those who register within the first 90 days of the registration period will be eligible for the IRONMAN Flex90 Early Entry Benefits program.
During registration, participants will also have the opportunity to easily and conveniently enhance their entry package with additional services, such as medal engraving, accommodation at one of the recommended hotels, or a personalized finisher photo package.
More details about the event can be found on the website www.ironmankrakow.pl.