Results & Live Tracking — IRONMAN World Championship 2026
On October 10, 2026, Kona hosts the world's best triathletes.
Live tracking of the pro women's and men's races on RTRT.
Live Women's Race → Live Men's Race →The IRONMAN World Championship returns to its roots on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Held primarily in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii since 1981, the race brings together nearly 3,000 athletes on the most iconic course in triathlon.
After three years of split locations between Kona and Nice, the professional men and women race on the same day in Kona for the first time since 2019. IRONMAN promises fairer start times and equal broadcast coverage for both races.
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IRONMAN World Championship 2026 results
Live tracking and results of the professional women's race and the professional men's race are available on RTRT, through the two buttons above.
Race format: swim, bike and run
A single-day return to Kona
The 2026 edition returns to a single-day format in Kailua-Kona, after the 2023 to 2025 editions were split between Kona and Nice. Operational changes include fairer start times and wave configurations to manage the density on the bike course.
The first professional men typically approach the finish around 2:00pm local time, and the professional women around 2:30pm.
Key facts about the IRONMAN World Championship 2026
| Segment | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Swim SWIM | 3.8 km | Start in Kailua-Kona |
| Bike BIKE | 180 km | Density managed through start times |
| Run RUN | 42.2 km | Full marathon |
| Professional men | Approach the finish around 2:00pm | Local time |
| Professional women | Approach the finish around 2:30pm | Local time |
Frequently asked questions about the IRONMAN World Championship 2026
When is the IRONMAN World Championship 2026?
The 2026 IRONMAN World Championship takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Where can I follow the IRONMAN World Championship 2026 live?
Live tracking and results of the professional women's and men's races are available on RTRT. You can also find all our race results in the athletics section.
What is the race format?
The race covers a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike ride and a 42.2 km marathon run.
Do men and women race on the same day in 2026?
Yes. Starting in 2026, the professional men and women race on the same day in Kona, for the first time since 2019.
How many athletes take part?
Nearly 3,000 of the most competitive triathletes in the world are expected to compete.
When do the professionals finish?
The first professional men typically approach the finish around 2:00pm local time, and the professional women around 2:30pm.
What changes in the 2026 format?
IRONMAN announced fairer start times and wave configurations to manage the density on the bike course, plus enhanced and equal broadcast coverage for women and men.
Why did the championship leave Kona between 2023 and 2025?
From 2023 to 2025 the men's and women's championships were split between Kona and Nice. IRONMAN returned to a single-day format in Kona after polling athletes.
How do athletes qualify?
Qualification requires a placing in other IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 races, of which there are around 50 worldwide.