Ironman Australia
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IRONMAN Australia : Port Macquarie, NSW
IRONMAN Australia is a full distance triathlon held in Port Macquarie. The event on 18 October 2026 includes a river swim, a bike leg that passes through countryside and along coastline, and a run that finishes through the town centre.
The swim is a 3.8 km river course that includes an iconic weir crossing. The bike route is described as rolling and takes competitors past classic Australian rural scenery and coastal sections. The run course is described as flat and moves through the warm heart of Port Macquarie toward the finish area. Average water temperature is listed at about 23 °C and typical air temperatures are shown around 15 °C low and 24 °C high.
The event is presented as the original IRONMAN race on Australian shores and is associated with a long history in the region. It is linked to Oceania level competition and the race has a connection to the Oceania TriClub Championship. Entries open in late May and organisers offer regional First Timer seminars across Oceania in 2025 for those preparing for long distance triathlon racing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
