An experience for all: IRONKIDS 

While the adults push their limits, the little ones also get their moment to shine. IRONKIDS Mallorca is a non-competitive race for children aged 3 to 15 which takes place on Alcúdia Beach. With a finisher’s medal included, it’s a perfect opportunity to share the values of sport as a family.  

The Zafiro Palace Alcudia and Zafiro Tropic are the official hotels for the event, and are also specially prepared to welcome athletes and families travelling with kids, offering spacious suites, delicious cuisine, and play and relaxation areas for guests of all ages.  

With an unbeatable location, just metres from the start and finish points, our hotels let you focus entirely on the competition, offering everything needed for a worry-free stay. Staying so close to the heart of the race means no commutes, less pre-race stress and direct access to essential services. 

Both hotels feature a garage and bike workshop, an outdoor training pool, wellness areas for after the event, triathlete-friendly dining options, and suites that guarantee quality rest. A quiet setting that, for a few exhilarating days, becomes the beating heart of European triathlon. 

5 practical tips for your first IRONMAN 70.3 Mallorca 

Many people see the Zafiro IRONMAN 70.3 Alcúdia-Mallorca as the best place to get started in the world of triathlon. The well-balanced course, festive atmosphere and breathtaking natural environment make the event an ideal starting point for anyone eager to embark on their IRONMAN journey. These tips could make a big difference: 

1. Trust in expertise: A specialist trainer can tailor your training plan to your level, ensuring progress while avoiding common mistakes. 
2. Fuel and recover wisely: Proper nutrition throughout your preparation is essential, and rest isn’t a luxury—it’s part of the strategy. A good night's sleep will ensure you are at your best on the big day. 
3. Arrive early to adapt: If possible, land in Mallorca two to three days before race day. This gives you time to acclimatise, explore the terrain and ease into training. Staying in official hotels ensures you’re immersed in the atmosphere from the start. 
4. Avoid improvisation: Race day isn’t the time to test new gear. Plan every detail in advance and trust in everything you’ve trained. 
5. Enjoy every moment: Beyond the stopwatch, this is is a deeply intense experience. Celebrate your efforts and soak up the atmosphere, the energy of the crowd, the stunning scenery, the camaraderie of fellow athletes… it all adds up. Extraordinary experiences are in the details. 

Zafiro's focus on sport and self-improvement 

As a longstanding main sponsor, Zafiro Hotels proudly embodies the spirit of this incredible challenge—effort, passion, perseverance, and community. Year after year, we strengthen our commitment to both the event and the athletes, continually adapting our services and spaces to meet their real needs. 

How IRONMAN began  

This exciting long-distance event first started in Hawaii in 1978, in response to a challenge to create the most complicated endurance event. With that idea in mind, John Collins, his wife Judy and his friend Gordon Haller, decided to combine the three different disciplines to find out what type of athlete was the most complete. 15 athletes took part in the first event, completing the swimming, cycling and running legs in a single day. The winner turned out to be Haller, with a time of 11 hours, 46 minutes and 40 seconds. 

The event started to grow year after year and eventually became really popular. In 1981 it moved to the island of Kona (Hawaii), and began to inspire the creation of many other competitions, including IRONMAN 70.3.  

The first race to use this shorter distance was held in 2006 in Florida (United States). Mallorca is currently the first IRONMAN event on the European circuit and the largest 70.3 race in Europe.