Aix en Provence, France May 18, 2025

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Revel in the Provençal splendour of one of France’s most gorgeous cities. A regal welcome along the tree-lined Cours Mirabeau, rich art and culture amongst centuries old French and Roman history, Aix-en-Provence is the perfect destination to discover the South of France. A race encapsulating this stunning region taking in quaint villages, mountain vistas and forests…

The IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence is a middle-distance triathlon held annually in the city of Aix-en-Provence, France, since its first edition on September 25, 2011. The event consists of a 1.9 km (1.2-mile) swim, a 90 km (56-mile) bike ride, and a 21.1 km (13.1-mile) half-marathon run.

History and Key Facts:

Inaugural Race: The first IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence took place on September 25, 2011.
Location: Aix-en-Provence, a city known for its rich history, art, culture, and Baroque architecture in the South of France. The race showcases the beauty of the Provence region, including quaint villages, mountain vistas, and forests.
Schedule: Initially held in September, the race has been taking place in May since 2014.
Rolling Start: The swim segment uses a rolling start format, with athletes entering the water in small groups every few seconds based on their estimated swim time.
World Championship Qualification: The event typically offers 35 qualifying slots for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship each year.
Unique Circumstances: The 2016 edition had to cancel the swim due to weather conditions, and the race proceeded as a bike-run event.
Multiple Wins: Several athletes have achieved multiple victories at this event. On the men’s side, Andreas Böcherer and Bertrand Billard have each won the race three times. For women, Jeanne Collonge and Emma Pallant-Browne have each secured two victories.

Course Details:

Swim (1.9 km / 1.2 miles): A one-loop swim held in the Lac de Peyrolles, located approximately 20 km (12.5 miles) from Aix-en-Provence.
Bike (90 km / 56 miles): A scenic one-loop course that starts in Peyrolles and finishes in central Aix-en-Provence. The route takes athletes through the Sainte-Victoire area and features a mix of flat and hilly sections. The bike course is considered hilly with significant elevation gain.
Run (21.1 km / 13.1 miles): A three-loop course through the heart of Aix-en-Provence, including the city’s parks and around the famous La Rotonde fountain, with the finish line on the Cours Mirabeau. The run course also has some hilly sections.

Recent Winners:

Here are the professional winners of the IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence in recent years:

Year	Men	Time	Women	Time
2024	Ruben Zepuntke (GER)	3:47:23	Marion Legrand (FRA)	4:21:32
2023	Dylan Magnien (FRA)	3:50:58	Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR)	4:17:29
2022	Clement Mignon (FRA)	3:50:49	Barbara Riveros (CHI)	4:23:26
2021	Arthur Horseau (FRA)	3:55:05	Imogen Simmonds (SUI)	4:22:54
2019	Andreas Böcherer (GER)	3:52:16	Emma Pallant (GBR)	4:19:56
2018	Andreas Böcherer (GER)	3:53:09	Manon Genêt (FRA)	4:24:22
2017	Bertrand Billard (FRA)	3:55:18	Emma Bilham (SUI)	4:29:36
2016	Bertrand Billard (FRA)	3:30:32*	Tine Deckers (BEL)	3:56:18*
2015	Andreas Böcherer (GER)	3:57:21	Gabriella Zelinka (HUN)	4:33:32
2014	Bertrand Billard (FRA)	3:58:27	Jeanne Collonge (FRA)	4:27:11

*Note: The 2016 race was a non-swim event due to weather conditions, resulting in faster overall times.

The IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence is known for its challenging course through a beautiful region and attracts both professional and amateur athletes from around the world. The event provides a unique opportunity to race in a historically rich and visually stunning part of France.