Triathlon de Fer 2026

Triathlon de Fer is a short-format triathlon in Włodawa, located in Poland’s Lublin region near Chełm and Lublin. It takes place in June and offers a single distance of approximately 26 km, focusing the day on one race rather than multiple formats. Recent race conditions were mild, with an average temperature around 16.5°C, light wind at about 11.6 km/h, and humidity near 63%. The event is suited for athletes seeking a compact triathlon challenge in a lakeside area of eastern Poland, not a long-distance iron race despite its name. The swim takes place in a notably clean lake, and the bike sections are described as fast. Włodawa’s nickname, the City of Three Cultures, reflects the area’s Polish, Jewish, and Orthodox heritage, including the town’s synagogue complex. Racers and their families can also enjoy a weekend exploring nearby Lake Białe in Okuninka, the wooden boardwalks of Polesie National Park, and local Nadbużańska cuisine such as Włodawa pyzy or buckwheat pierogi. The race embraces its “de Fer” identity by welcoming finishers into the local community of the “iron” in Włodawa.