🏊 Ironman World Championship Kona 2026
Both men's and women's races on the same day in Kona for the first time since 2018.
The Ironman World Championship 2026 returns fully to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, with both the men's and women's races held on the same day — October 10, 2026. This marks a major format shift after years of split venues (Kona/Nice) and reunifies the championship for the first time since 2018. Kona is the mythic birthplace of Ironman and remains the sport's ultimate test: 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km marathon under Hawaiian heat and wind.
Highlights
- Men's + women's races on the same day — format change
- Full Ironman distance: 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km run
- Iconic Queen K Highway bike leg in Hawaiian heat and crosswinds
Für wen?
Triathletes who have earned a slot at a qualifier Ironman. Coaches with long-course clients. Brands in triathlon, cycling, swimwear, and endurance nutrition. Spectators — Kona race day is a global endurance sports festival.
Wie teilnehmen
Qualification via slot allocations at regional Ironman events. Age-group and pro slots. Ironman Foundation legacy and charity slots also available. Arrival 5-7 days before race day recommended for acclimatization.
Praktische Infos
Kona International Airport (KOA) serves the Big Island. Hotels near Ali'i Drive book up 6-12 months in advance. Race conditions: water 26-27°C, air 27-32°C, humid with trade winds. Heat acclimatization critical — plan 7-10 days on-island.
The single hardest one-day endurance race on the planet. If you coach triathletes with big ambitions, Kona is the mountaintop.