2018 IRONMAN Tallinn will take place on Saturday, August 4th, 2018 in Tallinn, in beautiful Estonia! This race will be the second IRONMAN event in Estonia after the IRONMAN 70.3 Otepää. IRONMAN Tallinn 2018 the biggest sporting event of the famous triathlon brand in North-Eastern Europe.
2018 IRONMAN Tallinn
4 August 2018 ⇒ Tallinn, Estonia
General info: PRO & Amateurs (Age Groups); IRONMAN Triathlon distance: 3,86 km swim + 180,2 km bike + 42,2 km run
Web: www.eu.ironman.com
“With its long and colorful history, Tallinn and its people are looking forward to applauding the triathletes’ commitment to Ironman. I believe that the Ironman Tallinn triathlon in our beautiful and modern city will be a very positive experience for everybody,” said Mihhail Kõlvart, Deputy Mayor of Tallinn.
“Triathlon has seen fantastic growth in Northern and Eastern Europe over the last few years. We are excited to build on the success of SIS Ironman 70.3 Otepää and celebrate Estonia’s 100th birthday with a new race in our capital – a city that has traditionally been a connecting point for travelers,” said Ain-Alar Juhanson, race director for Ironman in Estonia.
The race of 2018 IRONMAN Tallinn will begin with a single-loop 3,8 km (2.4-mile) swim in the Baltic Sea near the Seaplane Harbour museum. Athletes will then continue on a two-loop 180,2 km (112-mile) bike course which leads along the coastline and nearby villages. The final 42,2-km (26.2-mile) four-loop run will take participants through the historical city center of Tallinn, an UNESCO world heritage site, and finish on Freedom Square.
The city of Tallinn is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland 80 km south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm, and west of Saint Petersburg in Harju County. Considered one of the most beautiful and best preserved medieval cities of Europe, today’s Tallinn is home to 445,000 people and has gained a reputation as Europe’s Silicon Valley. Most notably, the internet telephony company Skype was founded in Tallinn. The city is a convenient hub for travel as well, served by its convenient airport and ferry services that connect the city to Helsinki. Mariehamn, Stockholm, and St. Petersburg. Visitors will be delighted by the city’s unique culture and cuisine.
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IRONMAN Tallinn ⇒ offers 40 qualifying slots for the IRONMAN World Championship 2018 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
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