The Mainova IRONMAN European Championship Frankfurt, commonly known as the IRONMAN Frankfurt, is triathlon held in Germany. The race course passes through Frankfurt’s surrounding countryside, including villages and forests.
The triathlon begins with a 3.8-kilometer (2.4 miles) swim in the Langener Waldsee, a lake located near Frankfurt. The bike course then takes athletes through the Frankfurt countryside and includes a challenging section in the Taunus Mountains. This portion of the course is known for its technical difficulty with a total elevation gain of 1,620 meters (5,311 feet).
The final leg is a multi-loop run course through Frankfurt’s streets. The course is primarily flat with some minor hills. The race finish is based at the historic Römerberg square, a central location in the city.
In Frankfurt, Germany, the average temperature for the month of August is typically around 19.5°C (67.1°F). August is one of the warmer months in Frankfurt, characterized by warm and somewhat humid weather conditions.
The month can feature a mix of sunny and cloudy days, with occasional rain showers or thunderstorms. August receives moderate rainfall, averaging about 60 mm (2.4 inches) throughout the month, ranking it among the wetter months, though not as rainy as June or July.
The average water temperature of the Langener Waldsee in Frankfurt during August is 23-24°C (73-75°F). However, the water temperature can fluctuate depending on the weather conditions, ranging from as low as 15°C (59°F) in early August to as high as 26°C (79°F) in late August.
