Ironman World Championship in Kona 2024, Hawaii

Try yourself in one of the world's toughest races and prove that you really are made of steel. Notice, it's by qualification only!

Dates: October 26, 2024

Ironman is a legendary race that has been held in Hawaii since 1978. It was founded by the officers of the US Navy who liked the idea of challenging their physical endurance. Since then, every year, a few thousand of enthusiasts and professional athletes test their will and bodies in a Triathlon Championship, which includes swimming, cycling, and a marathon. It takes around 8 hours to complete such an extreme exercise for top athletes, but everyone who crosses the finish line truly deserves the Ironman title. The men's and women's races alternate each year between Kona, Hawaii, and Nice, France. This year, Kona hosts the men's Ironman World Championship.

Ironman Triathlon Program

The intense triathlon includes several activities meant to prove the strength and capabilities of the participants. The race begins with a 2.4-mile (3.8 km) swim in the waters of Kailua Bay. From there, all the athletes hop on their bikes to complete the cycling portion of the race, which consists of 112-mile (180 km) track mainly on Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway. The final section of the triathlon, the marathon of 26 miles (42 km), takes the participants up the highway to the HOST Park and through the city of Kona. The course is somewhat steep, with varying elevation.

Participation Requirements

Every year, thousands of athletes participate in this race, and because of its popularity, you have to pass qualifying rounds and finish at the top of your age group and category. The qualifying events take place all throughout the world several months prior to the event.