Club La Santa IRONMAN Lanzarote 2025: Everything is ready for a historic edition
The 33rd edition of an iconic event
This Saturday May 17, the island of Lanzarote will host the 33rd edition of the Club La Santa IRONMAN Lanzarote, one of the toughest and most emblematic long distance tests.
More from 1.150 triathletes almost 60 nationalities They will face the legendary challenge of a 3.8-km swim, a 180-km bike ride, and a 42,2-km run. The island will once again become the world epicenter of long-distance racing.
This competition is much more than a race: it is a true symbol for world triathlon.
Lucy Charles returns to the island where it all began
In the women's category, all the looks will be placed in Lucy CharlesThe British athlete has a very special connection with Lanzarote: she made her triathlon debut here in the 18-24 age group, and it was in 2017 that she won as a professional, boosting her meteoric rise internationally.
Charles, who in 2023 achieved his long-awaited title of world champion in Kona, will be looking to taste victory again in this edition. Among her main rivals is the Danish Maja Stage, the French Jeanne Collonge and the Belgian Alexandra Tondeur, who will try to fight for the three available spots for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona.
Four Spaniards ready for anything
In the men's event, the favorite was the Frenchman Sam Laidlow, world champion in 2023. Although he will not participate in the end as he continues to recover from recent health problems,
The absence of Sam Laidlow leaves the way open for triathletes like the Australian Cameron Wurf. Clement Mignon, Arnaud Guilloux, Dylan magnien o Thor Bendix Madsen, among others.
The Spanish Armada: Four PROs in pursuit of the World Cup dream
The Spanish representation in the PRO category will be made up of Jordi Montraveta, Mikel Ugarte, Ander Irigoyen y Gotzon Gondra.
Montraveta y ugarte You already know what it's like to step onto the podium here, achieving the 2024 second and third place respectively. This year, with an even higher level of participation, both will be vying for one of the three spots at the World Cup in Nice.
In principle, two of these places could become available via roll-down, since Dylan magnien has already secured its classification.
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Maximum expectation in a special edition
With two world champions —Lucy Charles y Sam Laidlow—heading the starting lists, and with the intact prestige that comes with finishing one of the toughest IRONMANs on the planet, everything points to an unforgettable edition on the volcanic island.
A route that will test the bravest
Swimming will once again take place in the waters of Puerto del CarmenThe cycling event will traverse the island's stunning volcanic landscapes, while the running event will take place between Puerto del Carmen and Arrecife.
This year, improvements have been made to the Avenida de Las Playas section to optimize the athlete experience. In addition, the public will be able to experience the event much more closely, especially in the area of Playa Grande, where multiple animation points will be concentrated.
The race director, Fabio Cabrera, stressed that the goal was to make IRONMAN Lanzarote not only a sporting challenge, but also a celebration for all attendees.
According to the Island Council, participant satisfaction has increased significantly, reaching above the international average. This demonstrates that IRONMAN Lanzarote is much more than a race: it's a unique experience.
How to watch IRONMAN Lanzarote 2025 live?
If you can't be in Lanzarote on May 17th, don't worry. There are several ways to follow the competition in real time and keep up with your favorite athletes:
Official IRONMAN Tracker App
The most complete tool to follow the race is the application IRONMAN Tracker, available for iOS and Android devices.
You can download it from the official stores:
- Download on the App Store (iOS)
- Download on Google Play (Android)
