Friday 09 Jun 2023
IMG, a global leader in sports and events, announced the pro field today for the 42nd Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. The line-up includes one returning champion, Olympic athletes, two first-timers, elite pros, and more. Deemed as one of the longest running, most challenging, multi-sport events in the world, the iconic race will take place Sunday, June 11 in San Francisco. more
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Friday 09 Jun 2023
An Outdoor Mecca, Iconic Flatirons, Beautiful Boulder. The outdoor playground for endurance athletes. Boulder caters to the outdoor enthusiast and not only provides epic trails and outdoor activities but also world-class dining, shopping, events and craft beer and spirits. Boulder gives you a taste of everything Colorado. more
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Friday 09 Jun 2023
Challenge Family racing returns to France’s Côte d’Azur this weekend for the inaugural Challenge Cagnes-sur-Mer as athletes take on the challenging course set in the foothills above Nice and along the Mediterranean shoreline. The women’s race promises to be a closely fought battle with Giorgia Priarone (ITA) and Imogen Simmonds (SUI) with a PTO ranking of 45th and 49th respectively. more
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Friday 09 Jun 2023
The city of Rapperswil-Jona with its gorgeous leisure district and inviting Riviera has been the host city of the IRONMAN 70.3 Switzerland dating back to 2007. It is no coincidence that over the years the city of roses has welcomed thousands to this exciting event; with its numerous attractions and perfectly integrated public transport system, the city is an ideal destination for visitors. more
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Friday 09 Jun 2023
Britain’s only Coastal National Park will once again host Challenge Wales this weekend with top British athletes joining hundreds of age groupers to take on the scenic course. Lucy Byram (GBR) is returning to defend her title and it promises to be an exciting defence with fellow Brit, Fenella Langridge also on the start line. The pair last met at The Championship 2023 where it was Byram who came out top, by just one minute. more
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Friday 09 Jun 2023
Quaint Countryside and Castles in the Midlands, This first-timer friendly course traverses England's stunning West Midlands countryside. With a reservoir swim, meandering bike course, and finish in Stafford’s Market Square, athletes will take true advantage of the region’s beauty. The 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire offers 45 Age Group Qualifying slots and 15 Extra Slots for Women to the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship on 26 - 27 August 2023 in Lahti, Finland. more
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Friday 09 Jun 2023
This coming weekend a great battle awaits at Challenge Geraardsbergen. Dutch defending champion Diede Diederiks returns hoping to win again and in the men's race Joe Skipper, Ruben Zepuntke and Menno Koolhaas are ready for a head-to-head. Challenge Geraardsbergen is not only a beautiful, but also a very challenging race. Athletes will cycle twice over the world-famous Muur van Geraardsbergen, a short but steep climb that is featured in several cycling classics and is notorious for its cobbleston more
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Friday 09 Jun 2023
The unshaken spirit of Warsaw has seen many historic battles. Now, it is going to see IRONMAN 70.3 athletes taking on the swim, bike, run in the heart of the city. Poland's largest city is dynamic, rich in culture and history, with open-minded people, as well as great nightlife. A unique destination for a quick city-break with exciting IRONMAN racing included. more
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Monday 05 Jun 2023
IRONMAN: It is with a heavy heart that we confirmed the passing of a motorcycle operator during the IRONMAN European Championship Hamburg. At 36km of the IRONMAN Hamburg bike course, a credentialled motorcycle race vehicle collided with an age group athlete who was riding on the racecourse in the opposite oncoming lane. An event photographer on the motorcycle, who was also injured during the collision, has since been released from hospital. The race participant remains in hospital for further tr more
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Monday 05 Jun 2023
Perfect conditions greeted the athletes at OTSO Challenge Salou on a day that delivered stunning racing from Mathis Margirier (FRA) and Grace Thek (AUS) who took the wins under the hot Spanish sun in front of a crowd of thousands on Spain’s Costa Daurada. The day started with no surprises with Margirier leading out of the water in 23:30, closely followed by Baptiste Neveu (FRA) and Charlie Quin (AUS). The bike was fast and furious with speeds of up to 80 kph reached on the highway with Margirier more
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Monday 05 Jun 2023
Professional long distance racing returned to South Korea this weekend with Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum and it was Australia’s Caleb Noble who took out the men’s win in 8:01:23 and Magda Nieuwoudt took the women’s in 9:00:51, both with convincing wins. Noble was out of the water neck and neck with Guy Crawford (NZL) and quickly took the lead on the bike, a position he held until the latter stages with Ben Hamilton (NZL) leading into T2. He quickly resumed his lead on the run, holding on for the more
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Friday 02 Jun 2023
The sixth edition of the IRONMAN® European Championship Hamburg triathlon is set to take place on June 04, 2023. The professional men will be racing in a bid to be crowned IRONMAN European Champion, a title that is currently held by Denis Chevrot (FRA), as well as a piece of the $75,000 total professional prize. This much anticipated German event also offers men's and women's Age Group Qualifying slots to the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France on September 10, 2023 more
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Friday 02 Jun 2023
Following his success at The Championship, French rising star, Mathis Margirier, has confirmed his place in the already strong pro field for OTSO Challenge Salou on 4 June, joining local favourite Pablo Dapena González and other international contenders. The race is at a new later date to help ensure warmer temperatures than previous years. more
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Friday 02 Jun 2023
This Sunday Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum will once again host a professional field over the 226km distance for the first time since pre-covid. A number of strong professional athletes have traveled to South Korea to compete over the 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run. more
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Monday 29 May 2023
The city of Florianopolis, Brazil, celebrated another successful edition of the IRONMAN Brasil, continuing its legacy as a sanctuary for sports, natural life, and tourism from around the globe. This year's event showcased remarkable performances from both male and female professional triathletes, captivating spectators with their awe-inspiring athletic prowess. more
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Friday 26 May 2023
IRONMAN announced today that Phu Quoc, Vietnam will play host to the newest IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon in Asia. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon is scheduled to make its debut on Sunday, November 19, 2023, taking athletes on a fantastic tour of Vietnam’s largest island with turquoise waters and diverse tropical landscapes. General registration for the IRONMAN 70.3 Phu Quoc triathlon will open on May 26, 2023, by visiting www.ironman.com/im703-phu-quoc. more
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Friday 26 May 2023
The "Magic Island" with an exuberant scenario, Florianópolis has become one of the most desired destinations for amateur and professional triathletes. The city hosted the IRONMAN Brasil for over 20 years is also a sanctuary for sports, natural life and tourism from around the globe. more
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Thursday 25 May 2023
London, UK | The world’s biggest city centre triathlon, the London Triathlon, has become part of the Challenge Family. The event, which takes place in the capital on 6 August 2023, will now have a new look as it becomes Challenge London. The partnership between organisers LimeLight Sports Club and Challenge Family will see the rebranded event become the first ever Challenge Family event to take place in London and will include a new distance. Challenge London will now host a Middle distance race more
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Tuesday 23 May 2023
IRONMAN announced?today that the vibrant neighborhood of Palermo in Buenos Aires, Argentina will host the IRONMAN® 70.3® Buenos Aires triathlon for the first time with competition set to take place on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. In addition, it was also announced that Palermo will continue to host the popular 5150TM Buenos Aires triathlon on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Registration for both events event is now available by visiting www.ironman.com/im703-buenos-aires-register and www.ironman.com/5150-buen more
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Monday 22 May 2023
IRONMAN Lanzarote was one of the hot topics of the weekend with the pre-race start list featuring Sam Laidlow (FRA) who broke the bike course record last year at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii and uber-biker, Cameron Wurf (AUS), who has previously held the bike record at the same course. However, it was Laidlow’s training partner and friend, Arthur Horseau (FRA), who took the spotlight and claimed victory on the day, more
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