Everything you need to know about the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona
We have all the information you need about the championship week and race day, including course routes, road impacts, spectator information and much more.
The Ironman World Championship 2026 is back in Kona, with events underway throughout the week in West Hawai‘i.
The championship also returns to its roots this year, with men and women racing together on a single day, Oct. 10, marking the first single-day race since 2019.
Feel the spirit of champions past as men and women triathletes face the ultimate 140.6-mile test of willpower and endurance. The 2026 participants, just as tens of thousands of others before them, will swim in the turquoise waters of Kailua Bay, bike across the raw volcanic landscapes of Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway and run under the radiant Hawaiian sun toward the finish line on Ali’i Drive in downtown Kailua-Kona.
Explore course details and additional information about this year’s Ironman below.
ROKA Swim Course: 2.4 miles
Experience the electrifying energy of the ROKA swim start as triathletes dive into the crystal-clear waters of Kailua Bay for a 2.4-mile swim.
With the majestic sunrise over Hualālai as the backdrop, athletes swim out-and-back in a clockwise direction encountering small swells and enjoying warm swim conditions.
The swim begins and ends with a surge of excitement fueled by the crowds of media and spectators as the Ironman World Championship journey kicks off.
ZOOT Bike Course: 112 miles
This renowned 112-mile ZOOT bike route travels from Kailua-Kona to the Hāwī turnaround and back on iconic Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway.
Despite a challenging elevation gain, exposed terrain and strong crosswinds, athletes will find peace in the captivating views of lava fields, coastlines and ocean.
HOKA run course: 26.2 miles
The HOKA run course, Ironman’s final leg, is an out-and-back marathon that goes past the spirited crowds on Aliʻi Drive up Palani Road to Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway, leading to the HOST Park at Natural Energy Laboratory Hawaiʻi Authority.
Runners navigate a rolling course with intermittent steep stretches followed by a triumphant return along the highway and a grand finale that includes a victorious lap through Kona town, culminating in the exhilaration of the Ironman World Championship finish line.
Bike Safety
Note: There is no riding on the south of Kona town while training on the island for the safety of Ironman participants and others. Watch a video about training safety on YouTube.
Road Impacts
Click on the link above to discover more.
2026 Competition Rules
Ironman reissues its global competition rules each year and provides necessary updates.
The main updates for the 2026 rules relate to the bike draft zone for professional athletes, equipment specifications and terminology around the Para Open Division.
Click here to find more information.
Schedule
Saturday, Oct. 3
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 6 to 7 a.m. | Kona Town Fun Run Athlete Check-In | Hale Hālāwai, Aliʻi Drive |
| 6:30 to 10 a.m. | IRONInfo Booth | Kailua Pier |
| 7:30 a.m. | Kona Town Fun Run | Hale Hālāwai, Aliʻi Drive |
| 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Official Ironman Store – Store 2 | In front of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort |
| 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Official Ironman Store – Main Store | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Parking Lot |
| 2 to 4 p.m. | Hoʻāla Training Swim Packet Pickup | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Conference Room 6 |
Sunday, Oct. 4
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 5:30 to 6:45 a.m. | Hoʻāla Training Swim Packet Pickup | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Honu’s Lawn |
| 6:30 to 11 a.m. | IRONInfo Booth | Kailua Pier |
| 7 a.m. | Hoʻāla Ironman Training Swim – 2.4 miles | Kamakahonu Beach |
| 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Official Ironman Store – Store 2 | In front of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort |
| 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Official Ironman Store – Main Store | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Parking Lot |
Monday, Oct. 5
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 6 to 9 a.m. | Precision Fuel and Hydration Practice Swim Bag Drop | Kailua Pier |
| 6:30 to 10 a.m. | IRONInfo Booth | Kailua Pier |
| 7 to 10 a.m. | AG1 Live Aloha Coffee Boat (get your free AG1) | Kailua Bay |
| 7 a.m. to noon | Active Release Technique (ART) | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Honu’s Lawn |
| 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Official Ironman Store – Store 2 | In front of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Volunteer Check-In | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Mākeke Room |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Ironman Information Center/Lost and Found/ʻOhana | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Conference Room 6 |
| 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Official Ironman Store – Main Store | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Parking Lot |
| 6 to 8 p.m. | Heroes of Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Cultural Legacy) | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Lū’au Grounds |
Tuesday, Oct. 6
| Time | Activity | Location |
| 6 to 9 a.m. | Precision Fuel and Hydration Practice Swim Bag Drop | Kailua Pier |
| 6:30 to 11 a.m. | IRONInfo Booth | Kailua Pier |
| 7 to 10 a.m. | AG1 Live Aloha Coffee Boat (get your free AG1) | Kailua Bay |
| 7 a.m. to noon | Active Release Technique (ART) | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Honu’s Lawn |
| 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Official Ironman Store – Store 2 | In front of King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort |
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | IRONKIDS Keiki Dip-n-Dash Registration | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Canoe Landing |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Athlete Check-In | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Ballrooms 2, 3, 4 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Accreditation Office | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Conference Room 5 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | VIP Guest Services | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Ballroom 1 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Media Center | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Paddlers |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Volunteer Check-In | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Mākeke Room |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Ironman Information Center/Lost and Found/ʻOhana | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Conference Room 6 |
| 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Official Ironman Store – Main Store | King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Parking Lot |
| Noon to 7 p.m. | Ironman Village | Hale Hālāwai, Aliʻi Drive |
| Noon to 7 p.m. | PlayTri Triathlon & Bike Tech Service Center | Hale Hālāwai, Aliʻi Drive |
| Noon to 7 p.m. | Under Pants Run Registration and Packet Pickup | Hale Hālāwai, Aliʻi Drive |
| 4 p.m. | IRONKIDS Keiki Dip-n-Dash | Kaʻahumanu Place |
| 5 p.m. (athletes gather at 4 p.m.) | Parade of Nations | Kailua Bay to Hale Hālāwai via Aliʻi Drive |
Wednesday, Oct. 7
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 9 a.m. | Precision Fuel and Hydration Practice Swim Bag Drop | Kailua Pier |
| 6:30 to 11 a.m. | IRONInfo Booth | Kailua Pier |
| 7 to 10 a.m. | AG1 Live Aloha Coffee Boat (get your free AG1) | Kailua Bay |
| 7 a.m. to noon | Active Release Technique (ART) | KBR Honu’s Lawn |
| 8 to 9 a.m. | Insider Tips: Swim Course – Chuck Glynn + Mark Allen | Info Booth on the Pier |
| 8 to 11:30 a.m. | Woven Clubhouse Drop-in – All Women Welcome! | Spinners, 75-5669 Ali’i Drive |
| 8 to 11:30 a.m. | Woven Portraits – Free Professional Headshots for all Women Athletes | Spinners, 75-5669 Ali’i Drive |
| 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Athlete Check-In | KBR Ballrooms 2, 3, 4 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Accreditation Office | KBR Conference Room 5 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | VIP Guest Services | KBR Ballroom 1 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Media Center | KBR Paddlers |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Volunteer Check-In | KBR Mākeke Room |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | IRONMAN Information Center/ Lost and Found/ `Ohana | KBR Conference Room 6 |
| 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Main Store | KBR Parking Lot |
| 9 a.m. | Race Briefing – German | KBR Lū’au Grounds |
| 10 a.m. | Race Briefing – French | KBR Lū’au Grounds |
| 10 to 10:30 a.m. | Insider Tips: Bike/ Run Course | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | IRONMAN Village | Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive |
| 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | PlayTri Triathlon & Bike Tech Service Center | Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive |
| 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Under Pants Run (UPR) presented by The IRONMAN Foundation Registration and Packet Pick-Up | Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive |
| 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. | Talk: Courtney Dauwalter & Jessie Diggins share Their Common Thread | Spinners, 75-5669 Ali’i Drive |
| 11 a.m. | Race Briefing – Spanish | KBR Lū’au Grounds |
| 11 to 11:30 a.m. | Nirvana Flat Tire Clinic | IRONMAN Lounge/Hale Hālāwai |
| 11 a.m. to noon | Beyond the Finish Line: The Para Athlete Journey Panel Discussion | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| Noon | Race Briefing – Portuguese | KBR Lū’au Grounds |
| Noon to 1 p.m. | Modern Coaching with IMU Coach, Natasha Der Merwe | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 1 p.m. | Race Briefing – Japanese | KBR Lū’au Grounds |
| 2 to 3 p.m. | Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series Panel | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 2:30 to 3 p.m. | Meet Miles at Official IRONMAN Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
| 3 to 4 p.m. | Athlete Ambassador Panel: Inspirational Stories behind the Athletes | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 3 to 4 p.m. | AHA! Mele Performance: Music by Mana Grace | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 3 to 4 p.m. | ROUVY Power Hour | IRONMAN Lounge/Hale Hālāwai |
Thursday, Oct. 8
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 9 a.m. | Precision Fuel and Hydration Practice Swim Bag Drop | Kailua Pier |
| 6:15 to 7:15 a.m. | Under Pants Run (UPR) presented by The IRONMAN Foundation Registration and Packet Pick-Up | KBR Back Parking Lot |
| 7 to 7:50 a.m. | Yoga | Imu Grounds |
| 7 to 10 a.m. | AG1 Live Aloha Coffee Boat (get your free AG1) | Kailua Bay |
| 7 a.m. to noon | Active Release Technique (ART) | KBR Honu’s Lawn |
| 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
| 7:15 a.m. | Under Pants Run (UPR) presented by The IRONMAN Foundation | KBR Back Parking Lot |
| 8 to 11:30 a.m. | Woven Clubhouse Drop-in – All Women Welcome! | Spinners, 75-5669 Ali’i Drive |
| 8:30 to 9 a.m. | Talk: Women Leading the Future of IRONMAN | Spinners, 75-5669 Ali’i Drive |
| 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Athlete Check-In | KBR Ballrooms 2, 3, 4 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Accreditation Office | KBR Conference Room 5 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | VIP Guest Services | KBR Ballroom 1 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Media Center | KBR Paddlers |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Volunteer Check-In | KBR Mākeke Room |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | IRONMAN Information Center/ Lost and Found/ `Ohana | KBR Conference Room 6 |
| 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Main Store | KBR Parking Lot |
| 10 to 10:30 a.m. | Meet Miles at Official IRONMAN Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
| 10 to 11 a.m. | Insider Tips: Venue Overview – Laina Reisenfeld | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | IRONMAN Village | Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive |
| 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | PlayTri Triathlon & Bike Tech Service Center | Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive |
| 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. | Woven Breathe Together Chair Meditation | Spinners, 75-5669 Ali’i Drive |
| 11 a.m. to noon | LIVE STREAM: Pre-Race Professional Press Conference | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| Noon to 1 p.m. | Insider Tips: Bike & Run Course | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 1 to 2 p.m. | Coach Corner with Natasha Van Der Merwe | IRONMAN Lounge/Hale Hālāwai |
| 2:30 to 3 p.m. | Meet Miles at Official IRONMAN Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
| 3 to 4 p.m. | AHA! Mele Performance: Te’Ea O te Turama Hula Halau | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 3 to 4 p.m. | ROUVY Power Hour | IRONMAN Lounge/Hale Hālāwai |
| 6 p.m. | E Komo Mai (Welcome) Banquet | KBR Parking Lot |
| 8 to 9 p.m. | Race Briefing – English | KBR Parking Lot |
Friday, Oct. 9
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. to noon | Active Release Technique (ART) | KBR Honu’s Lawn |
| 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Accreditation Office | KBR Conference Room 5 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | VIP Guest Services | KBR Ballroom 1 |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Media Center | KBR Paddlers |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Volunteer Check-In | KBR Mākeke Room |
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | IRONMAN Information Center/ Lost and Found/ `Ohana | KBR Conference Room 6 |
| 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Main Store | KBR Parking Lot |
| 10 to 10:30 a.m. | Meet Miles at Official IRONMAN Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
| 10 to 11 a.m. | IRONMAN U Coach Coffee Meet up. Present and Future Coaches Welcome | Puna Chocolate, 74-5606 Pawai Pl |
| 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | IRONMAN Village | Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive |
| 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | The Champion Mindset: Purpose, Resilience & Performance with Heather Fuhr, Mirinda Carfrae, Karen Smyers and Daniela Ryf | IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai |
| 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Woven ‘Prep’ Rally. Drop By and Get Ready, Get Hyped for Race Day. | KBR front Lawn |
| 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Check-In and Cheer: Professional Athlete Bike Check-In | Bike Compound – Kailua Pier |
| 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Age Group Athletes Bike/Helmet/Gear Check-in: Race numbers 1 – 1315 | Bike Compound – Kailua Pier |
| 2:30 to 6 p.m. | Age Group Athletes Bike/Helmet/Gear Check-in: Race numbers 1316+ | Bike Compound – Kailua Pier |
| 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | PlayTri Triathlon & Bike Tech Service Center | Kailua Pier |
| Noon to 12:30 p.m. | Nirvana Flat Tire Clinic | IRONMAN Lounge/Hale Hālāwai |
| 1 to 2 p.m. | ROUVY Power Hour | IRONMAN Lounge/Hale Hālāwai |
| 2:30 to 3 p.m. | Meet Miles at Official IRONMAN Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
Saturday, Oct. 10
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 to 6:15 a.m. | Personal Needs Drop/ Transition Opens | KBR Parking Lot |
| 5:30 to 12:45 a.m. | IRONMAN Information Center/ Lost and Found/ `Ohana | KBR Conference Room 6 |
| 5:30 to 7 a.m. | Accreditation Office | KBR Conference Room 5 |
| 5:30 to 1:30 a.m. | Media Center | KBR Paddlers |
| 6:20 a.m. | Race Start – Professional Men | Kailua Pier |
| 6:30 a.m. | Race Start – Professional Women | Kailua Pier |
| 6:38 a.m. | Race Start – Age Group | Kailua Pier |
| 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
| 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Main Store | KBR Parking Lot |
| 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Friends & Family Reunion Zone | KBR Parking Lot |
| 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Bike & Gear Pick-Up (no earlier than 7 p.m. and no later than 1a.m.) | Kailua Pier |
| 11:45 p.m. | Hawai’i Aloha (Aunty Mele’s Hour) | Finish Line |
Sunday, Oct. 11
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Official IRONMAN® Store – Main Store | KBR Parking Lot |
| 9 a.m. to noon | Media Center | KBR Paddlers |
| 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | IRONMAN Information Center/ Lost and Found/ `Ohana | KBR Conference Room 6 |
| 5 to 5:40 p.m. | Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series Podium Presentation | KBR Lū’au Grounds |
| 5 p.m. | 2026 Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series | KBR Lū’au Grounds |
| 6 p.m. | Banquet of Champions | KBR Parking Lot |
Monday, Oct. 12
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | IRONMAN Information Center/ Lost and Found/ `Ohana | KBR Conference Room 6 |
| 5 p.m. | Volunteer Mahalo Party | KBR Parking Lot |
| 5 to 5:30 p.m. | Meet Miles at Official IRONMAN Store – Store 2 | In front of KBR |
Solid Waste Facility Closures
West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill and Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station will be closed Oct. 10 because of the Ironman World Championship. Regular operations and services are scheduled to resume at the following dates and times:
- Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station: 6 a.m. Oct. 11.
- West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill: 7 a.m. Oct. 12.
Click here or call Hawaiʻi County Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division at 808-961-8270 for locations and operating hours of solid waste facilities and additional information.
Welcome, Kona and Hawaiʻi Island Communities
Ironman World Championship, the pinnacle event of Ironman Triathlon Series race season, since its inception in 1978 has etched its name in history through stellar athletic performances, inspirational participants, emotional stories and the unique and magical setting of Hawaiʻi, where it all unfolds.
It is the most iconic endurance sporting event in the world and culmination of 40 global Ironman events with more than 94,000 athletes around the world striving for one of the coveted qualifying slots, ultimately crowned Ironman World Champion.
Spectator Information
There are plenty of places to catch all the action during the Oct. 10 Ironman World Championship men and women’s races. You can also watch the races online if you can’t make it to Kailua-Kona in-person.
Click here for additional information.
Get Involved
You can even be part of the Ironman ʻohana by volunteering and experience the race up close.
From energizing athlete aid stations to celebrating the incredible finish, you’ll join a passionate community, create memories and make an impact.
Click here to learn more about volunteering to help during the iconic triathlon.
Find More Information
Visit the official Ironman World Championship website and follow the event on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube and Strava.
