Triathlon Internazionale di Bardolino
The oldest triathlon in Italy, on the Olympic distance in the waters of Garda
About Triathlon di Bardolino
The longest-running triathlon in Italy
The Triathlon Internazionale di Bardolino is a historic event for Italian triathlon: born in 1984, it is the oldest race of the discipline in the country. It takes place every year in June in Bardolino (province of Verona, Veneto), based at Lido Cornicello on the shores of Lake Garda.
The Olympic distance
The competition is run over the classic Olympic distance: 1.5 km swimming in the waters of Garda, 40 km cycling, and 10 km running. The start is from Lido Cornicello, with the finish in the adjacent Parco di Villa Carrara Bottagisio. Athletes start in heats divided by F.I.TRI. national ranking.
An international event
The race attracts over 1,500 athletes from about twenty nations every year, followed by more than 5,000 spectators along the course. Organized by the Triathlon Club Bardolino, the event is one of the most important sporting showcases in the Veronese Garda area.
Triathlon di Bardolino — edition 2026
The 41st edition of the Triathlon Internazionale di Bardolino takes place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, over the classic Olympic distance (1.5 km swimming + 40 km cycling + 10 km running). The first heat starts at 12:30 PM from Lido Cornicello, with the finish at the Parco di Villa Carrara Bottagisio. Over 1,500 athletes from 24 nations and more than 5,000 spectators are expected.
Programme Triathlon di Bardolino 2026
Friday, June 12
- 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM — Race pack collection at the Sports Centre in Via XX Settembre
Saturday, June 13
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Race pack collection at the Sports Centre
- 12:30 PM — First start from Lido Cornicello (Olympic distance: 1.5 km swimming, 40 km cycling, 10 km running)
- Starts in heats based on F.I.TRI. ranking, with the women's category in the first heat
- Finish at the Parco di Villa Carrara Bottagisio
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Practical information — Triathlon di Bardolino
How to get there
Bardolino is reachable by car from the A4 motorway (Affi or Peschiera del Garda exits) and by train with a bus change from the Peschiera del Garda or Verona Porta Nuova stations.
Registration and race pack
Registration is done online on the official website. The race pack (bib, bike numbers, timing chip, transition zone bracelet) can be collected at the Sports Centre in Via XX Settembre in the days preceding the event.
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Where does it take place — Triathlon di Bardolino
Lido Cornicello
Lido Cornicello, 37011 Bardolino