Lanzarote’s largest sporting event takes place this year on Saturday May 23rd.
We’ve put together this “crib sheet” for those of you visiting the island over that period, so you know what to expect!
Ironman Lanzarote is known as one of the world’s toughest sporting events, and acknowledged as the most demanding triathlon. The three main components of that are the huge climbs and strong winds on the bike, and the soaring temperatures that always accompany the run phase.
Here are the key points: read more »
- The event starts at 0700 in the morning on Playa Grande in Puerto del Carmen, when all 2,000 or so competitors will start together for the 3.8KM swim, which consists of two loops.
- The fastest competitors will finish the event
