Ironman World Championship Kona

OCT

10

2026

Full distance IRONMAN in Kailua-Kona on October 10, 2026, with a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike on Queen Kaahumanu Highway and a 26.2 mile run; entry by qualification.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Full distance 2.4 112 26.2 mi

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IRONMAN World Championship Kona 2026

The IRONMAN World Championship takes place in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, on October 10, 2026. The race is a full-distance triathlon covering 140.6 miles / 226 km and is open only to athletes who qualify. The 2026 event returns to a single race day with men and women racing together.

The race is split into three standard IRONMAN segments:

2.4 mile ocean swim in Kailua Bay
112 mile bike ride along Queen Kaahumanu Highway across volcanic landscapes
26.2 mile marathon that finishes along Ali’i Drive under the Hawaiian sun

The course is described as subject to heat, humidity, and crosswinds. Reported forecast temperatures around the event include a high near 86 °F / 30 °C and a low near 75 °F / 24 °C. The event hosts both professional and amateur age-group triathletes and highlights operational changes for 2026 as the championship returns to Kona. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

226 km

Ironman World Championship

26 mi

Run

Swim

Bike