Preview 2025
from Friday 19th to Sunday  21st September 2025

The Italian stage of the most popular sports brand in terms of number of participants returns to Cervia: the 'long distance' triathlon characterised by the combination of three disciplines, swimming (3.8 km), cycling (180 km) and running (42.2 km).

The triathletes' adventure will begin in the calm waters of Romagna, where stroke after stroke the athletes will tackle the first 3.8 km.

They will cross the Cervia Saltpan Nature Reserve and, accompanied by pink flamingos, they will run 180 km through history and nature to the village of Bertinoro.

Finally, the marathon, through the most characteristic spots in the towns of Cervia and Milano Marittima, will allow them to reach the finish line and be an IRONMAN "finisher" in Italy.

Ironman is a spectacular event that fills the whole city with atmosphere, sport and colours.

Experience it with us!

Looking forward to the 2025 programme

find out what happened in the 2024 edition

Discover the results of the 2024 edition

Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd September 2024

IMPORTANT UPDATE
The events scheduled for Thursday 19th September (Parade of Nations and Nigh Run) have been cancelled due to weather conditions.

A long weekend dedicated to sport is back in Cervia, with the world's best-known American triathlon circuit.

In anticipation of the Ironman competitions, it starts with the non-competitive Night Run, while a special space is reserved for children with IronKids, a non-competitive run on the beach

Thursday 19th September

• Night Run

Friday 20th September

• IronKids

Saturday 21st September

• Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna

Sunday 22nd September

• Ironman 70.3 Italy Emilia Romagna
• 5150 Cervia Triathlon Emilia Romagna

THE WHOLE PROGRAMME

day by day

from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd September

• Ironman Merchandise Store & Expo Area
  at Lungormare Grazia Deledda
  Thursday, from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
  Friday and Saturday, from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
  Sunday, from 91000 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

UPDATE
Due to the weather conditions, the Expo Area will be closed on Thursday 19th September.
The athletes' registration stand and the Merchandise Store will be open from 12.00 noon.

Thursday 19th September

• PARADE OF NATIONS
  6.00 p.m.

  This long sports weekend opens with the colours and flags of the triathletes parading through the centre of Cervia, representing their nation.

  Route: Magazzino del Sale Torre, Borgo Marina, Lungomare, Rotonda della Pace, Viale Roma e Piazza Garibaldi.
  Parade accompanied by the merriment of the San Crispino Musicians.

• NIGHT RUN
  from 8.30 to 11.00 p.m.
  A 5-km non competitive night race.
  Start and finish at the Fantini Club in Cervia, Lungomare Deledda 182.
  -->  Go to event detail

Parade of Nations and the Night Run are cancelled due to the weather conditions

Friday 20th September

• IRONKIDS
  from 3.00 p.m.
  Non-competitive event for 6-18 year olds
  Start and finish at the Fantini Club in Cervia, Lungomare Deledda 182.
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Event registration is sold out

Saturday 21st September

Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna

• Registration for the race SOLD OUT

Swim course  (3.8 km)

Start 7.30 p.m.
Cervia's public beach, Lungomare Deledda

Bike route (180 km)

Transition area, Lungomare Deledda
The bike route crosses the salt pans to reach Bertinoro
through the beautiful hilly landscape

Run route (42.2 km)

The route touches the most picturesque areas of the town, from  the San Michele tower to Piazza Garibaldi, from the tree-lined avenues and roundabouts of Milano Marittima to the Borgo Marina along the canal port.

Arrive on the beach of Cervia, Lungomare Deledda, from bathing establishments 188 to 184
Finish line at Bagno Fantini 182
Scheduled arrival at about 4.00 p.m. (4.00 p.m. first male athlete, 5.00 p.m. first female) until midnight.

Dj point

Viale Due Giugno, at the height of Via Toti (Milano Marittima)
 from 12.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
 An excellent opportunity, along the route, to cheer on the      athletes in time to the music.

Sunday 22th September

• IRONMAN 70.3 ITALY EMILIA ROMAGNA
  

  12.00 p.m.
  Departure from the public beach in Cervia, Lungomare Deledda
  around 4.00 p.m.
  Expected arrival of first athletes, finish line at Fantini Club, Lungomare Deledda 182

  -->  Go to event detail
  
  

• 5150 CERVIA TRIATHLON EMILIA ROMAGNA
  1.30 p.m.
  Departure from the public beach in Cervia, Lungomare Deledda
  around 3.30 p.m.
  Expected arrival of first athletes, finish line at Fantini Club, Lungomare Deledda 182

  -->  Go to event detail

Event registration for Ironman 70.3 and 5150 is sold out

• Download the two-day competition brochure here

Race courses - Ironman full distance

The full interactive map of the race routes for Saturday 21st September is available on the IRONMAN website

At the following link select Interactive map

Complete interactive map of all routes

Move easy, come and see us

In addition to the interactive map, here are the pdf files with the race routes for Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September, within the municipality of Cervia:

• Ironman Italy Emilia Romagna route map and road conditions
  Saturday 21 September 2024

• 70.3 route map and road conditions
  Sunday 22 September 2024

• 51.50 route map and road conditions
  Sunday 22 September 2024

Paid parking is suspended throughout the municipality on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2024

Recommended places to see the races

If you want to cheer on the athletes, there are numerous points in town where you can follow the races in company:

• In Viale Roma in Cervia, one of the city's liveliest streets, you can follow and cheer on the athletes during the marathon, between shopping and relaxation
• In Milano Marittima, in Viale Due Giugno at the corner of Via Toti, an entertainment point with DJ set is organised on Saturday from 12.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
• Viale Milazzo is a point where the races can be followed and the Lungomare Deledda is the swimming/bike/run changeover area
• Fantini Club, where the arrival of the Ironman Italy races is planned

What you can find in town

The whole town is ready to welcome athletes and their families and to meet their needs.

• Ironman Expo Area on the Lungomare G. Deledda offers many shops and sport activities
• Walk or rides along the paths in the centuries-old
  pinewood and the Salt Pan

• A full immersion in nature with the Canoe Kayak Club and their splendid excursions

• The big tropical forest at Casa delle Farfalle (Butterflies House), where colourful butterflies are waiting for you!

• In Milano Marittima, the shopping streets among the roundabouts and flowerbeds of Cervia Garden City
• In the restaurants, gastronomic specialities spanning from finger food to gourmet cuisine

• The 27-hole course of the Adriatic Golf Club Cervia

Discover what to do during Ironman, experiences of nature, art and wellness await you.

What to do in Cervia

Here are some suggestions for a pleasant stay, not just of sport.