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The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship is coming to Marbella in 2025

The long-awaited Triathlon World Championship HOMBRE DE HIERRO 70.3 will arrive in Spain for the first time on November 8 and 9, 2025.

Marbella has been chosen to host this international event, which is expected to bring together more than 7.000 participants from all corners of the planet, as well as attracting a considerable number of companions and triathlon fans.

First time in Spain within a global rotation

This prestigious championship follows a global rotation which has already passed through such prominent venues as Lahti, Finland (2023), Taupo, New Zealand (2024) and previously Zell am See-Kaprun (Austria, 2015) or Nice (France, 2019).

Now Marbella becomes the first spanish city in joining this list, consolidating the growing interest of the Iberian Peninsula in endurance sports.

The format will maintain the two days of competition. The professional and age group women will debut on Saturday November 8th, while the men will compete on Sunday November 9thThis system, first adopted in 2017, seeks to offer a more organized and attractive experience for both competitors and the public.

A first-class economic and media impact

According to official estimates, the event will attract more than 7.000 athletes, each accompanied, on average, by 2,5 people.

This large flow of visitors and participants will generate a economic impact around 60 millones de euros for the region. In addition, the media impact could rise to 12,5 millones de euros, reaffirming Marbella's value as one of the most important destinations in the sports tourism scene.

The Andalusian town has already established itself in the last decade as a unique location for high-performance competitions, hosting a good number of events. IRONMAN 70.3 from 2018 but also 2024, and with a long history in the organization of elite sporting events.

These include the various Davis Cup qualifiers, the World Padel Tour tournaments, the Ladies European Golf Tour and the Marbella Crossfit Championship, among others.

An ideal setting on the Costa del Sol

Located in the south of Spain, Marbella enjoys a warm weather for practically the entire year, with average annual temperatures of 18,5 ° C y 320 days of sunshine.

This factor makes it a perfect location for triathletes looking for stable and pleasant conditions for sports practice. In addition, it is located 50 kilometers from Malaga International Airport, offering a excellent connection with numerous international cities.

But Marbella is not only sun and beach. The city has world-class sports facilities, ranging from world-renowned golf courses to tennis courts, football pitches and marinas. In addition, visitors can enjoy a wide range of water sports, such as surfing, kitesurfing, paddle surfing and sailing, as well as a lively nightlife and dining options to suit all tastes.

The culmination of the IRONMAN 70.3 season

The 70.3 IRONMAN 2025 World Championship in Marbella marks the climax of a season that spans more than 125 events internationally.

Every year, around 200.000 triathletes are seeking to qualify for the grand final. Both elite professionals and amateurs in age groups – ranging from 18 to 85 years – are aiming to achieve their best time in this world-famous event.

Over the years, the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship has traveled to destinations as diverse as Clearwater (Florida, 2006), Henderson (Nevada, 2011), Mont Tremblant (Quebec, 2014), Chattanooga (Tennessee, 2017) o Nelson Mandela Bay (South Africa, 2018).

For those who want to follow all the information about this event, the IRONMAN circuit and its qualifying events, you can visit the official website: www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship.

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