This European Championship triathlon event is watched by 350,000 spectators, along the length of a course which runs through Frankfurt and far into the surrounding towns in a southwest to northeast direction. Over 2,000 athletes take part, from 40-plus nations. The triathlon involves competing in each of a 42.2km (26.25 miles) run, a 180km (112 miles) bicycle race and a 3.8km (2.25 miles) swim. There are different age categories for male and female competitors and the pro athletes have a cash prize purse to aim for. Winners in all categories can call themselves Ironman or Ironwoman European Champion for a year and can then defend their title the following year.

Times
0900-2200.