IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia 2025: More than 3.000 triathletes and almost 100 professionals
The next April 27, the capital of Turia will once again be the scene of one of the most anticipated tests of the calendar: The HOMBRE DE HIERRO® 70.3 Valencia.
An event that, in its second edition, has already sold out. six months before of the date. The event will bring together 3.000 participants, of which almost a hundred will be professional triathletes.
Agustí Pérez, Regional Director of The IRONMAN Group in Southern Europe, highlighted the impact of the event:
"This year, we surpassed the participation rate of 2024 and grew the number of foreign triathletes by 10%, reaching 66%. Valencia is strongly committed to triathlon and attracting quality sports tourism."
A renovated circuit to fly on the bike
The 2025 edition brings notable new features, such as a new cycling route, faster and with less gradient than in 2024. The route maintains emblematic points such as the Marina of Valencia and City of Arts and Sciences, where the finish area will be located.
The race will start at 7h30PM with the elite start from La Marina. From there, the triathletes will tackle the 1,9 km swim, 90 km bike ride, and 21,1 km run in search of a unique experience... and, why not, a spot at the World Championships.
International and Spanish favorites on the starting line
In the male category, names such as:
- Clement Mignon (FRA), champion of the IRONMAN Nice 2023
- Dylan magnien (FRA), podium at IRONMAN Calella 2024
- Harry palmer (GBR), winner in Swansea
- rasmus svenningsson (SWE), champion in South Africa 2024
In the female category, will be:
- lizzie rayner (GBR), winner at IRONMAN 70.3 Cascais
- Jess Lermonth (GBR), Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020
- Ruth Astle (GBR), third at IRONMAN Vitoria 2024
- Marjolaine pierre (FRA), winner at IRONMAN Cascais
And among our own, pay attention to:
- Roberto Sánchez Mantecón, who returns to race at home after his 12th place in 2024
- Jordi Garcia Gracia, Vicenç Castellà y Vicente Hernández Cabrera, seeking to wage war
- Miriam Casillas y Ana Camino Lacarte, female representatives with real options
40% of debutants and more and more women
Of the total number of registered, 40% are beginners at this distance, which demonstrates the popular appeal of the event. In addition, Women now make up 15% of the total, one point more than in 2024, consolidating the upward trend in female participation.
At the nationality level, 34% are Spanish, followed by British (17%), French (10%), Italian (8%) and German (4%).
Qualifying for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella
Valencia will offer 60 slots for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, which will be held for the first time in Spain, Specifically Marbella on November 8 and 9, 2025It will be a golden opportunity for many age-group triathletes to secure their dream spot.
