Thursday 05 Mar 2026
A historic test awaits for more than 40 of the world’s top professional triathletes as the 2026 Experience Oman IRONMAN® Pro Series kicks off at the ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand triathlon in just under three weeks’ time. Taking place in Taupo, New Zealand, on Saturday 7 March 2026, the Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series season opener will unfold in the home of the world’s second oldest IRONMAN triathlon, where reigning champions Kat Matthews (GBR) and Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) more
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Thursday 05 Mar 2026
A vibrant city known for its innovative urban planning, lush green spaces, and rich cultural heritage. Nestled in southern Brazil, Curitiba blends modern infrastructure with environmental consciousness, boasting over 30 parks and forests. 70.3 Curitiba triathlon will feature a 1.9km (1.2-mile) swim in the Passaúna Reservoir, followed by a single-loop 90.1km (56-mile) bike course set against an invigorating and motivating backdrop. more
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Thursday 05 Mar 2026
Punta Del Este with its endless white beaches and elegant seaside homes has been referred to as the Saint Tropez of South America. The scenic coastline, stunning sunsets, lively boho chic vibe, and fine local dining make Punta a naturally spectacular holiday destination and the perfect place for participating in an IRONMAN 70.3. more
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Thursday 05 Mar 2026
While many long course events come and go there is only one HELL OF THE WEST. This iconic long course triathlon event started in 1989 and has been a bucket list event for weekend warriors and world level triathletes ever since. more
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Wednesday 25 Feb 2026
IRONMAN has today announced the 2025 IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Athletes’ Choice Awards winners, highlighting the top-scoring events in a variety of categories based on athletes’ post-event surveys from all last year’s global IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 races. Among all IRONMAN Series races worldwide, the IRONMAN Les Sables d’Olonne-Vendée triathlon (France) claimed the top honor for Overall Event Satisfaction, rising to the top among the 38 full-distance IRONMAN events for 2025. In the IRONMAN more
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Tuesday 24 Feb 2026
IRONMAN today released its updated 2026 Global Competition Rules for the IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series. The key updates made for 2026 relate to the bike draft zone for professional athletes, equipment specifications, and terminology around the PC/ID Open Division. A full set of rules and further details of all rules updated, can be found at www.ironman.com/resources/rules-and-policies/competition-rules. more
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Saturday 21 Feb 2026
Jack Moody secured his second Challenge Wanaka victory with a strong performance, coming from fourth place off the bike to take the top place during the run. Wanaka local Rebecca Clarke led the entire race before being overtaken by Tamara Jewett during the final stretch of the run, with Jewett claiming her first Challenge Wanaka win. more
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Thursday 19 Feb 2026
The elite field is confirmed for this week’s Gallagher Insurance Challenge Wanaka, marking the final countdown to the 20th edition of the event. More than 3,000 athletes, including a pro field of 22, are expected to take part across the three-day festival in central Wanaka, which begins this Thursday February 19 and ends Saturday, February 21. more
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Monday 16 Feb 2026
History was made in Muscat, Oman, as the city hosted the inaugural Experience Oman IRONMAN 70.3 Middle East Championship triathlon. Athletes from around the world travelled to this historic and scenic city to swim, bike, run — and explore one of the region’s most exciting and emerging endurance destinations. more
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Friday 13 Feb 2026
DATEV Challenge Roth is and will remain an independent race.
Organized by Felix, Kathrin and Alice Walchshöfer together with a 16-strong team, rooted in Roth and open to triathlon fans from all over the world. For more than 40 years, triathlon in Roth has stood for a world-class sporting event. Since 2002, the race has been organized as Challenge Roth by the Walchshöfer family and their team, fully independent and autonomous from Roth. more
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Thursday 12 Feb 2026
PATAGONMAN is a grueling triathlon that takes place in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the world. Starting in the Aysen Fjord, athletes must swim 3.8 kilometers, cycle 180 kilometers along the famous Carretera Austral, and then run 42.2 kilometers through canyons, next to lakes and waterfalls to General Carrera Lake. Along the way, participants may encounter a variety of wildlife, including sea otters, sea lions, whales, dolphins and even pumas. This race is not for beginners. more
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Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) announced today it has acquired a majority shareholding in Challenge Family from Y11 Sports & Entertainment, to make it a key part of the newly announced Triathlon World Tour. more
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Saturday 07 Feb 2026
Following voting by athletes from around the world, the top Challenge Family races for 2025 have been revealed with today’s announcement of the Challenge Family Awards winners. The Challenge Family Awards were developed in 2019 to provide recognition to the global team of race directors and teams behind the scenes for all they do for the sport of triathlon through the delivery of their races. more
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Friday 06 Feb 2026
IRONMAN, the global leader in middle and long-distance triathlon, today announced that the historic city of Versailles will serve as the newest host of an IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon in France. Home to Château de Versailles (Palace of Versailles), one of the world’s most famous royal residences, the city provides a spectacular and culturally rich backdrop for the event. more
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Tuesday 03 Feb 2026
IRONMAN today announced that Sharm El-Sheikh, one of Egypt’s most renowned tourism destinations, will join the global calendar as the newest addition to the 2026 IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon series. Located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula and stretching along the Red Sea coastline, Sharm El-Sheikh is internationally recognised for its year-round warm climate, vibrant atmosphere, and world-class coral reef systems. more
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Saturday 31 Jan 2026
Challenge Sir Bani Yas concluded with decisive performances in both professional races, as Jonas Schomburg (GER) claimed victory in the men’s race on his birthday and Katrine Græsbøll Christensen (DEN) took the win in the women’s race. Racing on the unique island course, the professional field delivered a compelling early-season contest. more
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Thursday 29 Jan 2026
Challenge Sir Bani Yas returns on 31 January, welcoming a strong international field to one of the most distinctive race venues in global triathlon. The event will feature racing across the long, middle, and Olympic distances plus community events for over 4,500 age group athletes, while a large pro field of 90 plus athletes lines up for the middle-distance race, making it a key early-season contest on the world’s triathlon calendar. more
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Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
Following the completion of a comprehensive, multiphase draft zone testing initiative that originally began in June 2025, IRONMAN, the global leader in triathlon, today announced it will increase the professional draft zone distance from 12 to 20 meters, reflecting significant findings generated through scientific testing and research applied to race dynamics. The adjusted professional athlete draft zone distance will be updated in the 2026 IRONMAN Competition Rules, more
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Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
DATEV Challenge Roth is once again demonstrating that it takes the wishes and concerns of athletes seriously. In 2026, a new drafting rule will apply to professionals on the bike course: the distance will be increased from 12 to 20 metres. This was decided by the organiser in consultation with the association. The DATEV Challenge Roth team would like to test in 2026 whether this measure further increases fairness in the professional field. more
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Sunday 18 Jan 2026
The 37th running of the event took place on January 17, 2026, in sunny conditions at Mount Maunganui. The festival atmosphere was amplified by strong elite fields in both the main event and auxiliary races In the men's race of the 2026 Oceanside Tauranga Half triathlon, Jack Moody secured his third consecutive victory with a time of 03:39:22. Moody delivered a stunning late charge on the run to secure his historic third win more
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