The IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii is the pinnacle of triathlon, first held in 1978. Athletes swim in Kailua Bay, bike through lava fields on the Queen K Highway battling crosswinds, and run along the coast in intense heat. Qualification through an IRONMAN race is required to participate in this iconic event. Distances: 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km run.
Date
Oct 10-11, 2026
Location
Kailua-Kona, USA
Sport
Triathlon
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