IRONMAN Kaernten-Klagenfurt, Austria
June 14, 2026
Strandbad Klagenfurt / Lake Wörthersee · Klagenfurt, Austria
About
IRONMAN Kärnten-Klagenfurt is a full-distance triathlon set in the scenic surroundings of Lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt, Austria. Athletes swim in the turquoise lake, ride a flat bike course through Carinthia, and run a rolling course to the finish line. It is one of the most iconic and beloved IRONMAN events in Europe, also serving as an Austrian Championship qualifier and offering World Championship slots.
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Start
Strandbad Klagenfurt / Lake Wörthersee
Start time
06:30 AM (PRO) / 06:40 AM (Age Group Rolling Start)
Weather
Mild 12-25°C
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IRONMAN Kaernten-Klagenfurt, Austria
Your readiness
Top finishers
- 1Finn🇩🇪7:52:55
- 2Michael🇦🇹7:57:43
- 3Kristian🇳🇴7:57:51
Why this race
- Official IRONMAN-branded full-distance race
- Long-standing iconic European IRONMAN venue at Lake Wörthersee
- Offers World Championship qualifying slots
If you like IRONMAN Frankfurt or IRONMAN Cozumel, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Wetsuit (check IRONMAN legality by water temp on race morning)
- Tri-suit, swim cap, goggles + spare pair
- Road bike, helmet, spare tubes/CO2 + multitool
- Run + bike shoes, race belt, sunglasses, visor/cap
- Gels, salt tabs, two bottles + special-needs bag snacks
What you should know
- Mandatory check-in and bike/gear bag drop-off the day before — no race-morning bike racking.
- Wetsuit legality depends on Lake Wörthersee temperature; pro and age-group cutoffs differ.
- Helmet must be fastened before unracking in T1 and stay on until re-racked in T2.
- IRONMAN cutoffs: 2:20 swim, 10:30 bike, 17:00 total from your wave start; intermediate cutoffs apply.
- Carinthian hill loops bring technical descents; drafting is penalised, keep a 12m gap.
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