IRONMAN 70.3 – Aix-en-Provence

Aix-en-Provence is holding the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 on the 25 September, an Ironman distance triathlon and qualifier for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Las Vegas in September 2012.

This world-class race consists of three events taking place in the department of Aix. Athletes will compete in the most picturesque of Provencal surroundings and some of the toughest terrain on the Ironman circuit:

• 1.9 km swim (Plantain lake)
• 90 km cycle (around Saint Victoire)
• 21.1 km run (Parc de la Torse)

The French leg of the Ironman 70.3 combining three endurance sports, is an exceptional race through world-class scenery, which is sure to push the limits of the athletes and add Aix-en-Provence to the triathlon history books.

For more information, visit the official IRONMAN 70.3 Aix website.