- French Riviera, France
- 31 August 2025
2025 World Triathlon Championship Series French Riviera
Watch Live
Elite Men: 14:30 CEST
Elite Women: 15:15 CEST
Welcome to the vibrant heart of the Côte d'Azur, where the twin towns of Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus greet you with open arms. Nestled between the dramatic, fiery red cliffs of the Esterel Massif and the sparkling azure of the Mediterranean Sea, this is a landscape that awakens the senses and inspires a race experience like nothing that's come before.
Pro Athlete Guide
Race Briefing
Document
The full race briefing document will be published here once available.
Please note: In addition to this briefing document, a live in person, mandatory race briefing will take on Saturday 30 August from 16:00 – 16:30 where you can ask any questions you may have.Â
Location: VIP Hospitality; Base Nature, Frejus (near the finish line)
Event Schedule
Saturday 30 August
| Start | Finish | Category | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:05 | 10:55 | T100 Pro Men | T100 Pro Men Race Start | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 07:12 | 11:30 | T100 Pro Women | T100 Pro Women Race Start | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 8:00 | 12:00 | Elite Men & Women | Athlete lounge Open | Felix Martin Hall, St Raphael |
| 8:15 | 9:00 | Elite Men & Women | Swim Course Familiarization | Transition Area 1, Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 10:30 | 11:00 | Elite Men & Women | Bike Course Familiarisation Check-In (transition) | Transition Area 1, Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 11:00 | 11:30 | Elite Men & Women | Bike Course Familiarisation | Transition Area 1, Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 15:30 | 16:00 | Elite Men & Women | Athlete Sign-In for Entry to Race Briefing | VIP Hospitality - Base Nature, Frejus |
| 16:00 | 16:30 | Elite Men & Women | Elite Athletes Race Briefing | VIP Hospitality - Base Nature, Frejus |
| 16:30 | 17:00 | WTCS Team Medical Meeting | VIP Hospitality - Base Nature, Frejus |
Sunday 31 August - Elite Men
| Start | Finish | Category | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | 13:30 | Elite Men | Transition Area 2 check-in (run shoes) | Base Nature, Frejus |
| 13:15 | 14:15 | Elite Men | Athletes Lounge Check-in | Felix Martin Hall, St Raphael |
| 13:45 | 14:30 | Elite Men | Transition Area 1 - Check in (swim & bike equipment) | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 13:45 | 14:30 | Elite Men | Swim Warm Up | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 14:35 | Elite Men | Athlete Introductions | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael | |
| 14:45 | Elite Men | WTCS Race Start | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael | |
| 15:45 | 16:15 | Elite Men | Transition Area 2 - Bike Check Out | Base Nature, Frejus |
Sunday 31 August - Elite Women
| Start | Finish | Category | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:30 | 15:00 | Elite Women | Transition Area 2 check-in (run shoes) | Base Nature, Frejus |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | Elite Women | Athletes Lounge Check-in | Felix Martin Hall, St Raphael |
| 15:35 | 16:15 | Elite Women | Transition Area 1 - Check in | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 15:35 | 16:15 | Elite Women | Swim Warm-Up | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael |
| 16:20 | Elite Women | Athlete Introductions | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael | |
| 16:30 | Elite Women | WTCS Race Start | Plage du Veillat, St Raphael | |
| 17:45 | Elite Women | Transition Area 2 - Bike Check Out | Base Nature, Frejus |
Venue
The event is split over 2 main locations: Base Nature in Frejus and Plage du Veillat in Saint Raphaël.
- Main Event VillageÂ
- Athlete BriefingÂ
- Transition Area 2
- Run CourseÂ
- Finish Line
- Awards Ceremony
- Anti-Doping
- Swim Training Sessions-Â Indoor Pool
- Athlete Lounge
- Transition Area 1
- Swim Start / Swim Course
- Swim FamiliarisationÂ
- Bike Familiarisation
The elite athlete lounge is located in St Raphael at the Felix Martin Theater near to Transition Area 1 and the Swim Start on Plage du Vellait.Â
Location; Felix Martin Theater, 172 Boulevard Félix Martin
83700 Saint-Raphaël
Doping Control will be performed according to the World Triathlon / WADA rules. Doping Control will be located at the Finish area in Base Nature, next to the medical and recovery areas.Â
A professional bike mechanic services will be available for basic cycle repairs and tuning.
- A drop-in service is provided by PTO T100 Pro Cycle Mechanics, availability is strictly between the hours listed below; Tuesday – Friday
- All athletes must provide their own equipment if they need anything replaced. Â
- All athletes must stay with their bike whilst work is being undertaken.
- Mechanics will be available in Transition Area 1 for Bike Familiarization Check-In and Transition Area 1 check-in on race day.
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Location: The Sowell HotelÂ
| Date | Venue | Time | Athlete Category | Task Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 26th Aug | Hotel Sowell – Room: Esterel | 15:00 - 17:00 | Elite Men & Women | Bicycle repairs & tuning services |
| Wed 27th Aug | Hotel Sowell – Room: Esterel | 10.00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 17:00 | Elite Men & Women | Bicycle repairs & tuning services |
| Thur 28th Aug | Hotel Sowell – Room: Esterel | 10.00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 17:00 | Elite Men & Women | Bicycle repairs & tuning services |
| Friday 29th Aug | Hotel Sowell – Room: Esterel | 10.00 - 12:00 | Elite Men & Women | Bicycle repairs & tuning services |
| Sat 30th Aug | WTCS Transition Area 1 – Plage du Veillat, St Raphael | Bike Familiarization Check-In 10.30 - 11:00 | Elite Men & Women | Bicycle repairs & tuning services |
| Sun 31st Aug | Athlete Lounge & WTCS Transition Area 1, Plage du Veillat, St Raphael | 13:15 - 14:30 | Elite Men | Bicycle repairs & tuning services |
| Sun 31st Aug | Athlete Lounge & WTCS Transition Area 1, Plage du Veillat, St Raphael | 15:00 - 16:15 | Elite Women | Bicycle repairs & tuning services |
Elite Courses
Swim Course
The start area is on the Beach in St Raphael, Plage du Veillat.Â
Athletes will start from the Beach and swim in a clockwise direction.Â
The Head Referee with the assistance of World Triathlon Technical Officials, who are assigned to the start, will start the Swim Course.Â
Athletes are required to leave their last-minute gear at the swim start area inside a dedicated bag and the LOC will carry those bags back to the finish area.
Warm up area
There is a designated warm up area located on the beach at swim start. This will be a secured area next to the swim exit – field of play. Access will be via the transition area.
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T1
Swim exit to T1
There is a split transition for this race, transition area 1 is located in St Raphael, Plage du Veillat and transition area 2 is located within Base Nature, Frejus adjacent to the finish chute. Â
Please ensure you take note of the event schedule and the relevant check-in times for Transition Area 1 and Transition Area 2 and the most direct travelling route to take between each one in advance of race start.Â
The route from swim exit to transition is on a carpeted footpath. There is a short section of sand from the swim exit to the footpath before heading east towards transition.
Bike Course
Athletes will exit transition and will take a u-turn on commencement of the laps. The bike course consists of 4 laps of 3.8km in Saint Raphael with the last lap of 4.8km ending in Transition Area 2 in Base Nature.
Course Familiarisation
Swim Familiarisation
Saint Raphaël, Plage du Veillat
Athletes will be able to familiarize themselves with the swim course on Saturday 30 August – from 08:15 – 09:00. Athletes should gather at the Athletes Lounge  Â
The whole elite swim course will be available including access to the Start Area. The swim start area will be closed outside of the Swim Course Familiarisation time. However access to the beach & ocean remains accessible to the public outside of all competition times for the event.
Bike Familiarisation
Saint Raphaël, Plage du Veillat – Transition Area 1
Athletes will be able to familiarize themselves with the bike course on Saturday 30 August from 11:00 – 11:30. Bike familiarisation check-in will take place in Transition Area 1 at 10:30 – 11:00. All athletes must be checked in and ready to commence the bike familiarisation on time at 11:00 in order to fit within the designated road closure.Â
Athletes should gather at the Athletes Lounge in the Felix Martin Hall, situated opposite the Swim Start & Transition 1 Area.Â
Athletes will be escorted by designated safety vehicles around the bike course, it will not be possible to enter Base Nature and arrive into Transition Area 2 due to the T100 Pro race and T100 Amateur race taking place at the same time.
Important to note:Â
- the official bike course can be accessed outside the road closure windows for the event when the road is also available to the public. The T100 Pro race takes place on Saturday 07:00 – 12:00 from Plage du Veillat. During this time there is no access to the roads other than the official bike course familiarisation.Â
- Transition Area 1 also hosts the Pro T100 transition area, at the time of Bike Familiarisation Check-in, the Pro T100 Men and Women Bikes will be racked in this area. Please move through this are with care & attention.Â
Run Familiarisation
Saint Raphaël, Plage du Veillat – Transition Area 1
Athletes will be able to familiarize themselves with the bike course on Saturday 30 August from 11:00 – 11:30. Bike familiarisation check-in will take place in Transition Area 1 at 10:30 – 11:00. All athletes must be checked in and ready to commence the bike familiarisation on time at 11:00 in order to fit within the designated road closure.Â
Athletes should gather at the Athletes Lounge in the Felix Martin Hall, situated opposite the Swim Start & Transition 1 Area.Â
Athletes will be escorted by designated safety vehicles around the bike course, it will not be possible to enter Base Nature and arrive into Transition Area 2 due to the T100 Pro race and T100 Amateur race taking place at the same time.
Important to note:Â
- the official bike course can be accessed outside the road closure windows for the event when the road is also available to the public. The T100 Pro race takes place on Saturday 07:00 – 12:00 from Plage du Veillat. During this time there is no access to the roads other than the official bike course familiarisation.Â
- Transition Area 1 also hosts the Pro T100 transition area, at the time of Bike Familiarisation Check-in, the Pro T100 Men and Women Bikes will be racked in this area. Please move through this are with care & attention.Â
Training
Swimming outdoor
There are a number of public beaches between St Raphael and Frejus and along the corniche d’Or available for outdoor swimming.
Swimming indoor
There are two designated indoor training swimming pools.
Frejus
- Piscine Municipale Maurice Giuge, Base Nature, Frejus
- 4 lanes of 25m available, bookable in 1 hour slots and up to 5 athletes per lane
- Booking information in Athlete Guide
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Thurs 28 August | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Fri 29 August | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Sat 30 August | 09:00 - 13:00 |
St Raphael
- Stade Nautique Alain Chateigner, 800 Bd de l’Aspé, 83700 Saint-Raphaël
- 1 lane x 50m lane available, bookable in 1 hour slots and up to 8 athletes per lane
- On arrival athletes will identify themselves with their ID and will be let in.
- Booking information in Athlete Guide
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tues 26 Aug | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Weds 27 Aug | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thurs 28 Aug | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Fri 29 Aug | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sat 30 Aug | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Cycling
There are no designated cycling training facilities for the event. It is advised that athletes take care when riding along any public roads throughout the Corniche d’Or due to the holiday season and the impact of the road closures from the event.
Running
There are no designated running training facilities for the event.
General Information
A live in person, mandatory race briefing will take on Saturday 30 August from 16:00 – 16:30 where you can ask any questions you may have.Â
Location: VIP Hospitality; Base Nature, Frejus (near the finish line)
All accreditations and Race Packs will be distributed after the Briefing on Saturday 30 August.Â
Location: VIP Hospitality; Base Nature, Frejus (near the finish line)
There is no official race hotel at the event. Athletes will need to book accommodation themselves or Nirvana Travel can assist.
Transfers and shuttles will be available – more information to follow.
August Weather in Fréjus France has a daily high temperatures decrease by 3°F, from 84°F to 81°F, rarely falling below 76°F or exceeding 89°F.
Wetsuit swim.
Event Partners
T100 French Riviera
The T100 French Riviera pro race takes place on Saturday 30 August from 7am local time with age-group athletes taking on the T100 distance the same day along with age-group Olympic distance and sprint distance racing on Sunday 31 August.Â
