Tallinn University of Technology and IRONMAN Estonia are joining forces again for the 2025 sports summer, inviting the university community to take part in one of the world’s biggest and toughest challenges – the IRONMAN triathlon. Additionally, five exemplary individuals from the university will be selected, whose journey to IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn we can all follow and support.
What is IRONMAN?
IRONMAN is one of the toughest and most prestigious triathlon competitions in the world, where athletes complete three endurance disciplines in sequence:
- Swimming: 3.8 km
- Cycling: 180 km
- Running: 42.2 km (full marathon)
The total length of the IRONMAN triathlon is 226 km. Participants must finish the IRONMAN Tallinn within 17 hours.
IRONMAN 70.3 is half the distance of the full IRONMAN, with:
- Swimming: 1.9 km
- Cycling: 90 km
- Running: 21.1 km (half marathon).
IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn also includes a team event, allowing each team member to complete one discipline. This is an excellent introduction to the IRONMAN festival, providing participants with a first step toward the full individual race.
The time limit for IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn is 8 hours 30 minutes.
The next IRONMAN Tallinn triathlon festival will take place on August 23-24, 2025, with IRONMAN Tallinn scheduled for August 23 and IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn on August 24
TalTech X IRONMAN Estonia
IRONMAN Estonia and TalTech first collaborated in the fall of 2023, preparing 15 brave TalTech employees for the major triathlon event. By August 25, 2024, many of them successfully completed it. To keep the university's athletic spirit alive, TalTech and IRONMAN Estonia have renewed their agreement, aiming to bring the entire TalTech community closer to healthier lifestyle habits for the upcoming sports season.
IRONMAN Estonia offers the following benefits to all TalTech participants:
- 10% discount on IRONMAN Tallinn and/or IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn registration fees (requires sign-up for a discount code).
- Free general triathlon training plan.
- 10% discount on Triathlon Academy cup races (discount code info coming soon).
- Free lecture series.
Good Role Model project
This time, TalTech will select 5 remarkable individuals whose IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn journey will be closely followed and supported. To find these role models, TalTech is running a campaign until November 15, inviting interested candidates to send a 1-minute introduction video to triatlon@taltech.ee.
Benefits for TalTech Role Models:
- Free entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Tallinn.
- Free fitness assessment.
- Training plan and advice from personal coaches during the preparation period.
- Discounts on triathlon gear.
- Free participation in Triathlon Academy races.
Requirements for Role Models:
- Willingness to share their journey on social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).
- Commitment and responsibility.
- No prior participation in individual IRONMAN 70.3 events.