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IRONMAN 70.3 expansion in Spain and Greece

Overview

The IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon series is expanding its presence in Spain and Greece, driving international participation and regional sports tourism.

In Spain, the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Málaga is expected to host over 3,000 athletes from more than 100 nationalities. In Greece, the IRONMAN 70.3 Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese is preparing for its 2026 edition, with record registration levels expected for approximately 1,700 athletes.

As the Málaga event approaches, the Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) has announced significant traffic restrictions across municipal roads in Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga, Algarrobo, and Torrox. These measures include the closure of the N-340a road and specific access ramps on the A-7 Mediterranean Motorway to accommodate the cycling segment of the competition.

Entities

Málaga · IRONMAN 70.3 Málaga · Costa Navarino · Dirección General de Tráfico · Peloponnese

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    DGT announces traffic restrictions for Ironman 70.3 in Málaga

    The DGT is implementing traffic restrictions and road closures in Málaga, Rincón de la Victoria, and surrounding areas for the Ironman 70.3 event, affecting the N-340a and A-7 motorway.

  2. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    IRONMAN 70.3 events expand in Spain and Greece

    Major IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon events in Málaga, Spain, and Costa Navarino, Greece, are seeing record international interest and high registration numbers for upcoming editions.

Sources

anagnostis.org · denia.com · diariodeleon.es · elnoticierodigital.com · gazzetta.gr · merchanendirecto.es · metrosport.gr · surinenglish.com · triatlonnoticias.com