Ironman 70.3 Switzerland 2026

Ready to work those thighs in the land of chocolate and precision watchmaking? 🍫 Forget the old clichés about silent banks and immediately get your time trial bike out. We're taking you to the demanding IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland, a race that will spin your head faster than an old Swiss cuckoo clock 🇨🇭. You'll need to show off sharp calves and real determination to conquer this course.

The grand gathering of effort enthusiasts is set for the very beginning of June. Everything takes place in the very charming town of Rapperswil-Jona, on the soothing shores of the majestic Lake Zurich 🌊. The region of St. Gallen opens up to you with a single challenging Half IRONMAN event. The day starts off quite energetically with 1.9 km of swimming in crystal-clear, almost clinically clean waters 🏊‍♂️. Then, the main part with 90 km of cycling featuring a solid 1,100 mD+ of elevation gain. We finish in style with 21.1 km of running with some serious urban hills for a total close to 150 mD+ 🏃‍♂️.

The profile of this event resembles real roller coasters in the midst of green pastures. The cycling section offers you very demanding climbs, notably the famous ascent of Witches' Hill, perfect for literally burning your thighs ⛰️. This majestic setting of hills diving directly into the lake has a genuine cinematic atmosphere. You almost expect to see James Bond's Aston Martin speeding through like in Goldfinger around a sharp corner 🎬. Stay focused on your stride during the very intense running section. The route will have you climb the famous steps of the Stairway to Heaven, a steep ascent leading straight to the magnificent medieval castle 🏰.

A folkloric and absolutely electric atmosphere reigns over the course, driven by a crowd that perfectly masters the art of making noise. Spectators relentlessly push you in the climbs to the deafening sound of the legendary Swiss cowbells 🔔. Nearly 2,500 warriors set off each year with the support of a local organization as precise as clockwork. Once you cross the finish line in the main square, it's strictly forbidden to just stand there without moving 🍻. The town, charmingly nicknamed the city of roses, offers you a magnificent stroll on the longest wooden bridge in Switzerland to shake out your sore legs 🌉.

Put on your most aerodynamic tri-suit now and come smash those times! ⚡