Lignano International Triathlon 2026

October 10th and 11th, 2026: two days of great sport with the "Lignano International Triathlon 2026 - Olympic & Sprint". Adrenaline and spectacle in Lignano Sabbiadoro!

Get ready to experience a weekend dedicated to the most beloved multidisciplinary sport: on October 10th and 11th, 2026, the Lignano International Triathlon returns. The famous seaside resort in Friuli will host an intense race program that will see top swimming, cycling, and running athletes challenge each other in a simply perfect location.

Thanks to the late-season scheduling, away from the summer hustle, the event offers wide spaces and fast, entirely flat multilap courses—ideal both for those chasing a personal best and for the crowd. Spectators and fans will be able to watch all the key phases of the race in total safety, directly from the beach or from the central Piazza Marcello d’Olivo.

The 2026 edition is divided into two major events: the Lignano Olympic Triathlon and the Lignano Sprint Triathlon.

Official Event Program

Saturday, October 10th, 2026 – Lignano Olympic Triathlon

• 08:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Race Pack Collection and Check-in (at PalaPineta)
• 09:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Transition Area Open
• 11:00 AM: Lignano Olympic Triathlon Start (SWIM 1500m single lap | BIKE 38km 4 laps | RUN 10km 4 laps)
• 01:30 PM: Award Ceremony

Sunday, October 11th, 2026 – Lignano Sprint Triathlon

• 08:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Race Pack Collection and Check-in (at PalaPineta)
• 09:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Transition Area Open
• 11:00 AM: Lignano Sprint Triathlon Start (SWIM 750m single lap | BIKE 19km 2 laps | RUN 5km 2 laps)
• 12:30 PM: Award Ceremony

Race Details and Courses

Swimming Phase (SWIM)

• Olympic (1500m - single lap): Start located next to the picturesque Pontile La Pagoda pier. The course develops in a single clockwise lap with 4 turning buoys (the first three to be kept on the right, the fourth on the left).
• Sprint (750m - single lap): Same start next to Pontile La Pagoda, with a shortened single-lap clockwise route and two turning buoys to be kept on the right.

Cycling Phase (BIKE)

• Olympic (38km - 4 laps): Entirely flat, fast, and very smooth multilap circuit. Spectacular technical passes right next to the Transition Area for maximum crowd engagement. Route available on Strava.
• Sprint (19km - 2 laps): Same flat and high-performance circuit as the Olympic race, to be repeated twice with breathtaking passes near the Transition Area. Route available on Strava.

Running Phase (RUN)

• Olympic (10km - 4 laps): Completely flat running course winding along Lungomare Alberto Kechler. Features an exciting turnaround point near the Finish Line and Transition Area. Route available on Strava.
• Sprint (5km - 2 laps): Flat and fast route on Lungomare Alberto Kechler with the same spectacular turnaround point near the Finish Line. Route available on Strava.

Are you ready to challenge your limits? Whether you are an elite triathlete or a passionate fan ready to cheer, the Lignano International Triathlon 2026 awaits you for two days of pure competition and fun right by the sea.