Triathlon di Baldassarre

Triathlon di Baldassarre takes place in mid-September in Chiaverano, near Prafagiolo in Piedmont, with the swim portion held on Lake Sirio. It provides shorter and longer race options, including Sprint/S and Olympic/M-style distances, allowing athletes to select a compact race or a more demanding one. The Olympic race presents the main challenge: a 1.5 km swim in two 750 m loops, a 39 km road cycling course, and a 10.5 km road run divided into three 3.5 km loops. The cycling segment significantly influences the event's character, featuring approximately 1,300 m of elevation gain on paved roads. The route crosses the Morainic Amphitheatre of Ivrea region: starting with lake swimming, followed by undulating roads for cycling, and concluding with repeated tarmac running laps. This triathlon is not designed for flat personal bests; the cycling ascent requires careful pacing, and the multiple run loops allow for easy tracking of remaining distance late in the race. The event has consistently offered Olympic and Sprint distances for multiple editions, with organizers emphasizing course monitoring and athlete safety. It is suitable for triathletes seeking a clear race format with defined distances, lake swimming, road cycling, and sufficient elevation to make the bike leg the primary test.