Triathlon Cesenatico - Adriatic Series
The Romagna stage of the Adriatic Series circuit, featuring swimming, cycling, and running at the foot of the Pirate's statue
About Triathlon Cesenatico
Triathlon in the heart of the Romagna Riviera
The Triathlon Cesenatico - Adriatic Series is one of the flagship stages of the Adriatic Series Triathlon circuit, the multi-discipline event of the Adriatic coast that runs throughout the season with eight appointments from spring to autumn. In Cesenatico, a pearl of the Romagna Riviera in the Province of Forlì-Cesena, the event attracts around 600 athletes from all over Italy each year, transforming the seaside town into the capital of Emilia-Romagna triathlon for a weekend.
Three races, three distances
The sporting program is spread over several days and offers three distinct formats, valid for the Adriatic Series circuit ranking and approved by FITRI (Italian Triathlon Federation):
- AS75 No Draft — the long distance, with 1 km of swimming, 60 km of cycling, and 14 km of running, designed for athletes who love the challenge of long distances without drafting.
- Olympic Draft Triathlon — the classic Olympic distance: 1.5 km of swimming, 40 km of cycling, and 10 km of running.
- Sprint No Draft Triathlon — the fastest and most adrenaline-fueled event: 750 m of swimming, 20 km of cycling, and 5 km of running.
Piazza Marconi, at the foot of the Pirate
The race village, the transition area, and the expo area are centered in Piazza Marconi, at the foot of the statue dedicated to Marco Pantani, the "Pirata" (Pirate), a symbol of Cesenatico and Italian cycling. The swimming leg takes place in the Adriatic waters off the beach, while the cycling and running courses wind along the seafront and through the historic center, with the picturesque Leonardesco canal port as a backdrop. To ensure athlete safety, the Municipality of Cesenatico implements significant traffic modifications on race days.
An event for everyone
Beyond the competitive aspect, the Cesenatico Triathlon is a celebration for the entire community: a pasta party, awards ceremonies, and an expo area liven up the weekend, with an organization attentive to accessibility for people with disabilities. The event is organized by Flipper Triathlon with the support of the Municipality of Cesenatico and law enforcement agencies.
Triathlon Cesenatico — edition 2026
The weekend of April 18-19, 2026, confirmed Cesenatico as one of the most fascinating and complete stages of the Adriatic Series Triathlon, with approximately 600 athletes at the start. Three distances were on the program, all with start and finish at Bagno Marconi.
The swimming leg took place in the Adriatic waters, followed by the cycling routes along the coast and the run through the town center. The race village in Piazza Marconi served as the backdrop for the awards ceremonies and pasta party on both days.
Programme Triathlon Cesenatico 2026
Friday, April 17th
- 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Bib collection
Saturday, April 18th — AS75 No Draft Triathlon (1 km swim / 60 km bike / 14 km run)
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM — Expo Area open
- 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM — Bib collection
- 2:00 PM — Women's race start
- 2:10 PM — Men's race start
- 2:20 PM — Relay start
- 4:45 PM — Swim+bike cut-off
- 5:30 PM — Pasta party
- 6:30 PM — Awards ceremony
Sunday, April 19th — Olympic Draft and Sprint No Draft
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Expo Area open
- 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Bib collection
- 9:30 AM - 11:15 AM — Transition area opening
- 11:30 AM — Women's Olympic Draft start (1.5 km swim / 40 km bike / 10 km run)
- 11:45 AM — Men's Olympic Draft start
- 1:00 PM — Pasta party
- 1:30 PM — Sprint Triathlon start (750 m swim / 20 km bike / 5 km run)
- 2:30 PM — Olympic Awards ceremony
- 3:00 PM — Sprint Awards ceremony
Highlights Triathlon Cesenatico 2026
Race village and transition area in Piazza Marconi, at the foot of Marco Pantani's statue. Three distances in one weekend (AS75, Olympic, Sprint), with the Sprint race selling out. Approximately 600 triathletes from all over Italy participated.
Prices Triathlon Cesenatico 2026
Practical information — Triathlon Cesenatico
How to get here
By car: Cesenatico is accessible from the A14 motorway, exit at Cesena Nord or Valle del Rubicone. By train: Cesenatico station on the Ferrara-Rimini line, a few minutes from the center. Nearest airports: Rimini "Federico Fellini" and Bologna "Marconi".
Registration
Race registration requires a fee and must be completed online by the deadlines indicated on the official Adriatic Series website. Public participation is free.
Traffic
Road closures and parking restrictions are planned in the center of Cesenatico during the race weekend: it is advisable to check the municipal ordinances and arrive in advance.
Information
Cesenatico Tourist Office, tel. +39 0547 79435.
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Where does it take place — Triathlon Cesenatico
Piazza Marconi - Bagno Marconi
Piazza Marconi, 47042 Cesenatico