The toughest Ironman World Championship course. Hilly bike through the Alps-Maritimes.
Ironman World Championship Nice 2026 sets up as one of the most competitive fields of the season (98/100). Our model sees a razor-thin margin between Sam Laidlow 🇫🇷 (17.5%) and Magnus Ditlev 🇩🇰 (16.4%). This race could come down to the final kilometers and tactical execution.
Watch for the head-to-head between Sam Laidlow and Magnus Ditlev — our model has them separated by only 1.0 points. Gustav Iden 🇳🇴 (15.0%) adds a wildcard element. Course knowledge and pacing strategy will be decisive in the closing stages.
Cool conditions (24°C / 75°F) are favorable for fast times. Warm Mediterranean skies should allow athletes to push the pace early. Watch for Moderate coastal impacting the exposed sections of the course.
Too close to call between Sam Laidlow and Magnus Ditlev. Our slight edge goes to Sam Laidlow based on recent form trajectory, but this is a coin-flip race.
Course record: 7:35:52. Nice hosts this 3.8km swim / 180km bike / 42.2km run event.