Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon 2026

The Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon is your annual triathlon event! To combine these three great sports of running 🏃‍♂️, cycling 🚴‍♂️, and swimming 🏊‍♂️, you'll need to pack your bags and head to Pays de la Loire, to La Roche-sur-Yon in Vendée 🧳. Believe it or not, it's well worth the trip!

From an environmental perspective, La Roche-sur-Yon is top class: not far from our beautiful Breton region 🍞 and only a few kilometers from the ocean 🌊, you can revel in the beautiful natural landscapes. On the swimming side, the race takes place in the serene lake of Moulin Papon, where the Yon river flows. And for the record, no relation to the famous City of Gones, located on the opposite side of France 🤷‍♂️. Here, you'll find far less noise and much more serenity than in the homonymous city 🧘. On the bike, you'll traverse rolling landscapes between agricultural fields, vast grassy meadows, and suburban villages 🛖. Although the elevation gain is relatively low, we can assure you that you'll feel the positive meters in your thighs 👀. To end your Yonnaise adventure, you'll weave through narrow streets to cross the entire city center from north to south.

The Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon offers four formats, ensuring everyone finds their fit 🔥, whether you're an amateur or a seasoned triathlete! 💪 Plus, all distances are available in the relay format! 🤝 Let's start with the event's junior, the XS format: if you want to try triathlon but the idea of challenging an Ironman still sends chills down your spine, this format is perfect for you 👊. 300 m swim, 10 km cycling, and 3 km running 👟 is a perfect initiation, and ideally, you should manage without too many muscle aches 🤪! If you want more exertion, there's its elder sister: the S format. It comprises of 750 meters swimming, followed by 20 km of cycling and 5 km running 🚵‍♂️. A challenge accessible, but still strong enough to make you feel like a real athlete 🏋️‍♀️. If you want to do it with friends or colleagues 💼: it's possible. The "corporate relay" and "student relay" allow you to motivate everyone around you ✅. The M format: a little more difficult, but still manageable. Here, you enter the big league but not yet with the superheroes 🦸‍♀️. You will need to dive for 1.5 km swimming 🏊‍♀️, mount your bicycle for 40 km, and finally run 10 km. Nothing too impressive, but enough to test if your mental toughness is as solid as your cardio! The L format: you really want to see if you can compete with the elite triathletes? 😎 The L format offers a more serious program: 1.9 km swimming, 90 km cycling, and 21.1 km running 🏃‍♀️. Yes, you read that right, a half-marathon! If you choose this format, expect a few muscle aches... Obviously, the kids are not forgotten, quite the contrary 🧒. Two duathlon formats are planned for children: one for 6-9 years and one for 10-13 years! Enough to give them a taste for adrenaline and make this getaway a good family memory! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 And for maximum atmosphere and friendliness: all the finishes are on the legendary Place Napoléon 💂‍♂️, the little heart of the city. Everyone can debrief their race in a warm atmosphere, surrounded by all the other participants.

The Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon takes place annually in May, and it's honestly an excellent choice ☀️. Why? Because after a winter that might have slightly dampened your spirits, it's the perfect month to rediscover the joy of a bit of sport 🤠. In Vendée, temperatures are mild 🌡️, and the sea air 🌊 will make you feel like you’re conquering the events like a war machine (although, it requires some training), even if you're a bit nervous about the swimming ❄️. And then, May is that time of year when the sun starts to settle in for good! 🌞 There you go, you have everything you need to pack your backpack, grab your swimsuit 👙, sneakers, and bike for a sensational (and especially sporting) adventure you won't forget soon! 🥰

So, what are you waiting for? We already know you're eager to surpass yourself at the Triathlon of La Roche-sur-Yon! ✌️