Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Knokke-Heist, Belgium
186 days until race day
Held in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, IRONMAN 70.3 Knokke-Heist is an IRONMAN 70.3 event. The course features a downstream river swim, a fast, flat bike leg ideal for aero positioning, and a flat and fast run course.
River
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Flat
90 km / 56 mi
Flat
21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Practice swimming in moving water and work on adjusting your stroke for river currents.
Train with long, steady-state intervals at race pace to build the sustained power needed for a flat, fast bike course.
Train for even pacing on flat ground with race-pace tempo runs and practice holding form when fatigued.
Test your fueling strategy during long brick sessions to find the right mix of calories and hydration for 70.3 miles.
Transition's AI coach builds a training plan specifically adapted for this course. Your plan accounts for the river swim conditions, the flat bike terrain, and the flat run profile — so you show up on race day fully prepared.
Your plan adjusts weekly based on your progress, recovery, and schedule changes.
Workouts target the exact demands of this course's swim, bike, and run profiles.
Nutrition rehearsal, taper optimization, and pacing strategy built into your plan.
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View IRONMAN 70.3 PlanTraining for IRONMAN 70.3 Knokke-Heist requires a structured plan that addresses the specific course demands: a river swim, flat bike, and flat run. Transition's AI coach builds a personalized plan that adapts to your fitness level and progressively prepares you for these exact conditions.
Held in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, IRONMAN 70.3 Knokke-Heist is an IRONMAN 70.3 event. The course features a downstream river swim, a fast, flat bike leg ideal for aero positioning, and a flat and fast run course. The race takes place in Knokke-Heist, Belgium and attracts athletes from around the world.
Most athletes need 16-20 weeks of dedicated training for a IRONMAN 70.3. This allows sufficient time for base building, race-specific preparation, and a proper taper. Transition's AI coach can create a plan that fits your timeline and current fitness.
