Ironman Sweden is and travels north through to Rockneby. The running segment is a three-loop course that travels northwards partly along the shore. In December 2011, World Triathlon Corporation purchased the Kalmar Triathlon and rebranded the event as an Ironman triathlon. Ironman Sweden Ironman Sweden, also known as Ironman Kalmar or the Kalmar Triathlon, is an Ironman triathlon held in Kalmar, Sweden. It is the only iron distance event in Sweden and also serves as the Swedish national championship. The distance is the same as other Ironman triathlons races: open water swimming, cycling and a marathon. The start, transition and finish is
Marathon des Dunes Marathon des Dunes Marathon des Dunes is a sporting event that takes places in the Sahara desert in Algeria. It was first held in 2000 and its exact location and course changes from year to year. The event usually covers the entire marathon distance of 42 km, but it splits the distance over 3 consecutive days and allows the competitors to complete the course by walking, running or any other unaided way of movement. The terrain varies from tarmac, rough terrain to sand dunes. The marathon also features a cultural program, which includes apart from the race in the mornings,