Ironman Leeds
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IRONMAN Leeds
IRONMAN Leeds is a full distance IRONMAN triathlon held in Leeds, United Kingdom, on 16 August 2026. The event is presented in and around the city with central race activity at Roundhay Park and routes that pass through historic town centres.
The race programme includes a lake swim and both the bike and run courses are described as hilly. Typical climate indicators shown for the event include a high air temperature near 19 °C, a low near 12 °C, and an average water temperature around 21 °C.
Leeds is presented as a regional hub for triathlon. The city hosts purpose built training facilities such as the Brownlee Centre and the wider Yorkshire area has experience of major cycling events, having hosted the Tour de France Grand Depart. IRONMAN Leeds is designated as England’s only full distance IRONMAN race and is listed as a World Championship qualifier.
The event received recognition in post‑event athlete surveys, being voted third best IRONMAN in Europe, Middle East and Africa in the 2025 IRONMAN Athletes' Choice Awards. The race is organised by IRONMAN and the published materials note that registration is open for the 2026 edition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
