Monaco International Triathlon is back on the Rock on November 7 and 8, 2026

After fourteen years without an international triathlon on its soil, the Monegasque Triathlon Federation, together with the New Dream Côte d'Azur association and the Principality's sports authorities, is reviving a flagship event on November 7 and 8, 2026.

Almost fifteen years ago, triathlon set up shop in Monaco, first under the IRONMAN banner, which ran a 70.3, then under TRISTAR, which didn't last. The Principality, right next door to Nice, still has everything it takes for a major race: a bay that is ideal for the swim, a hinterland full of roads and climbs that make for a superb bike course, and streets and a seafront that are perfect for a strong run finish.

The New Dream Côte d'Azur association, which already organizes the Cannes International Triathlon and the Ultra Trail Côte d'Azur Mercantour, has long known all this, and has been itching for years to put the Principality back on the map with a big triathlon. Now it's happening. With the backing of local authorities, the Monaco International Triathlon will rise from the ashes on November 7 and 8.

Three race formats over two days

The event kicks off on November 7 with a sort of prologue on the French side: the Trophée des Alpes Maritimes, starting at 10 a.m. from Menton. This cycling time trial climbs to the Col de la Madone, one of the local hot spots, regularly ridden by the region's pro cyclists, many of whom live in Monaco.

The menu: 12.8 km of climbing and 905 m of elevation gain in a festive atmosphere, with a chance to go after your KOM on this segment and measure yourself against the times of the world's best riders. Then comes the main event of the weekend, the M and L distance triathlons (solo or relay) on Sunday, November 8.

Already 1,100 entrants on a demanding course

As we write, 1,100 triathletes are already signed up across these formats, including 280 individuals on the L and 720 individuals on the M. Among the athletes holding a Pro license, Belgium's Alexandra Tondeur, Dijon's Gabin Sage, Alexandre Castel and Britain's Andrew Woodroffe are all entered in the L.

The L starts at 8 a.m. with a 2 km swim from the idyllic Larvotto beach, in a bay sheltered from wind and currents, where swimming is a real pleasure.

Athletes then head out on a 94 km bike course with 2,000 m of elevation gain through the hinterland, with a few tough climbs to spice things up. They will climb to Peille and the Col de Nice, then tackle the Col d'Eze twice before dropping back down to Monaco.

The run is 19 km, made up of five laps with 40 m of climbing each, close to the famous Formula 1 circuit and through the Casino gardens, finishing on the Promenade Prince Jacques. The M starts at 9:15 a.m. and is half the L distance: a 1,000 m swim, a 45 km bike (955 m of elevation gain) with a climb to the Col d'Eze via La Turbie, and a 9 km run.