Press Release Archives

TAMPA, Fla./SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 13, 2019) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will return to Puerto Rico for continued Hurricane Maria recovery efforts in conjunction with the IRONMAN® 70.3® Puerto Rico triathlon, which will be…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 11, 2019) – The IRONMAN Foundation® announced today the 2019 IRONMAN Foundation Ambassador Team and recent inductions into the Mālama Club. The 2019 IRONMAN Foundation Ambassador Team consists of 27 carefully selected…

TEMPE, Ariz./TAMPA, Fla. – Leading up to the 2018 IRONMAN® Arizona triathlon on November 18, the IRONMAN Foundation® along with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will come together to facilitate tribal youth workshops in the…

TAMPA, Fla. — On Monday, November 12, 2018, IRONMAN and the IRONMAN Foundation will host the World Premiere Screening of the 2018 IRONMAN® World Championship brought to you by Amazon. The sixth annual screening event will be…

TAMPA, Fla.  / WACO, Texas – The IRONMAN Foundation® received a $25,000 donation from Bicycle World Texas in conjunction with the inaugural Bicycle World Texas IRONMAN 70.3® Waco triathlon that was held on October 28,…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation®, HOKA ONE ONE, and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation have teamed up with a Humanitarian Relief Effort in response to Hurricane Michael in Panama City Beach and Bay County, Florida. As part…

Denver, CO – October 5th, 2018 – The producers of the Outspoken: Women in Triathlon Summit are proud to announce a partnership with Women For Tri® , an initiative of the IRONMAN Foundation® launched by…

TAMPA, Fla. (October 4, 2018) – In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the IRONMAN® World Championship, the IRONMAN Foundation will distribute more than $170,000 in charitable giveback to nonprofit initiatives and groups in the Kailua-Kona community, in conjunction with the 2018 IRONMAN World Championship brought to…

TAMPA, Fla. – On the first anniversary of Hurricane Maria, the IRONMAN Foundation® announced today that they will return to Puerto Rico in 2019 for the IRONMAN® 70.3® Puerto Rico presented by Puerto Rico Tourism…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® has launched a Humanitarian Relief Effort campaign to raise critical funds in response to the major flooding in North and South Carolina caused by Hurricane Florence. Funds raised will support…

TAMPA, Fla. – Women For Tri®, a program of the IRONMAN Foundation®, today announced that a total of 500 additional women will earn an invitation to race in the 2019 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship taking…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2018) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will provide a $10,000 donation to the Navy SEAL Foundation in conjunction with the IRONMAN® 70.3® SUPERFROG triathlon taking place on Sunday, September 16 in Imperial…

MADISON, Wis./TAMPA, Fla. (September 5, 2018) – The IRONMAN Foundation®  will partner with the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to provide more than $8,000 in critical life-saving equipment to the Madison Police Department. In addition, the IRONMAN Foundation will distribute an…

TAMPA, Fla./PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa – The IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute more than $100,000 in charitable giveback to support the Port Elizabeth region in conjunction with the 2018 Isuzu IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship, including a Legacy…

TAMPA, Fla./MONT-TREMBLANT (Québec) –  In advance of the Subaru IRONMAN® Mont-Tremblant presented by Sportium triathlon, local partners gathered for the inauguration of the Bird Observatory, which will be transformed into a bridge to become the…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 24, 2018) – In conjunction with the IRONMAN® 70.3® Santa Rosa triathlon, the IRONMAN Foundation® will continue its mission of creating tangible impact in IRONMAN race communities this week in Santa Rosa. Presented…

TAMPA, Fla. – To commemorate the 20th year of IRONMAN® Lake Placid, the IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute more than $110,000 in charitable giveback to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Lake Placid region in conjunction…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 31, 2018) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will partner with Paradox Sports to host an adaptive rock climbing clinic for visually impaired athletes. Paradox Sports, a non-profit organization based in Boulder, Colorado provides…

TAMPA, Fla. – Women For Tri®, a program of the IRONMAN Foundation®, today announced the distribution of grants to 28 triathlon clubs in the United States, Australia, New Zealand and China. This year, Women For Tri…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® has launched a Humanitarian Relief Effort campaign to raise funds in response to the Kilauea Volcanic Eruption on the Island of Hawai`i. As part of their Humanitarian Relief Effort campaign,…

TAMPA, Fla./SANTA ROSA, Calif. – The IRONMAN Foundation® announced today multiple give back initiatives in conjunction with the IRONMAN and IRONMAN® 70.3® events taking place in Santa Rosa that will award more than $75,000 in grant…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 7, 2018) – Women For Tri®, a program of the IRONMAN Foundation®, today announced that a total of 450 additional women have earned an invitation to race in the 2018 IRONMAN® 70.3®…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 2, 2018) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will award a $1,500 Community Grant to Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance to support its bicycle education programming at 28 elementary schools in Washington County, encouraging students…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® announced today that it will award a $35,000 Humanitarian Relief Effort grant to Rebuilding Together Houston. The grant will help restore the homes of two seniors, Ms. Dorothy and Mr.…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® announced today the 2018 IRONMAN Foundation Ambassador Team and the creation of the Mālama Club. In celebration of IRONMAN’s 40th Anniversary, the IRONMAN Foundation has expanded its ambassador program…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 17, 2018) – In 2018 the IRONMAN Foundation® will conduct 16 service projects in conjunction with IRONMAN® and IROMMAN® 70.3® events. Each service project is conducted in partnership with a local nonprofit…

TAMPA, Fla./OCEANSIDE, Calif. – The IRONMAN Foundation® will hold its second service project of the 2018 season with an adaptive surf clinic that will include specialized sessions for youth, women and military/adults with physical challenges…

TAMPA, Fla./SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (March 12, 2018) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will provide $120,000 in Humanitarian Relief Effort funding to five nonprofit organizations in Puerto Rico to support Hurricane Maria recovery efforts in conjunction…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 8, 2018) – In celebration of International Women’s Day, Women For Tri®, a program of The IRONMAN Foundation, today opened applications for its 2018 Triathlon Club Grant Program. The grants support local…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 1, 2018) – Women For Tri®, a program of The IRONMAN Foundation®, today announced its 2018 Women For Tri Ambassador Team. The team comprises 27 Regional Ambassadors and three Brand Ambassadors who…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa/TAMPA, Fla. (January 31, 2018) – The IRONMAN Foundation® today announced that the 2018 IMF Mountain Bike Team at the 2018 Absa Cape Epic® will be led by 2014 IRONMAN® World Champion…

TAMPA, Fla.  — On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, IRONMAN and The IRONMAN Foundation will host an “Evening of Champions and Inspiration” at the IRONMAN® World Championship Broadcast Premiere presented by UnitedHealthcare, taking place at New…

TEMPE, Ariz./TAMPA, Fla. – Leading up to the IRONMAN® Arizona triathlon on November 19, the IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute more than $65,000 to non-profit groups and initiatives, as well as facilitate tribal youth workshops in the…

TAMPA, Fla. (November 1, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will provide youth backpacks and a $3,000 grant sponsored by Boardwalk Beach Resort Hotel & Convention Center to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bay County…

TAMPA, Fla. (October 26, 2017) – Women For Tri®, a program of The IRONMAN Foundation® launched by IRONMAN and Life Time Fitness in 2015, today announced its next round of Women For Tri triathlon club…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute more than $125,000 in charitable giveback to non-profit initiatives and groups in the Kailua-Kona community in conjunction with the 2017 IRONMAN® World Championship, including a special initiative…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will provide a $34,000 donation to the Navy SEAL Foundation in conjunction with the IRONMAN® 70.3® SUPERFROG triathlon taking place on Sunday, September 24 in Imperial…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® will partner with My Own 2 Feet & Wheels, a running, walking and biking program created to support and motivate the Chattanooga homeless community with a Community Grant to purchase…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute more than $45,000 in charitable giveback to non-profit initiatives and groups in the Chattanooga region in conjunction with the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, including a new Chattanooga…

TAMPA, Fla. (September 5, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will partner with the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to provide $25,000 in critical life-saving equipment to the City of Verona and Oregon Police Departments . In…

TAMPA, Fla. (August 30, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® has launched a Harvey Relief Effort campaign to raise critical funds in response to the catastrophic and ongoing severe weather and flooding in Texas. Funds raised…

TAMPA, Fla. (August 24, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will distribute $60,000 in charitable giveback to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Idaho Panhandle and Spokane regions in conjunction with the 2017 IRONMAN® Coeur…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn./TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® in partnership with the Freeman Family Foundation and Chattanooga Youth & Family Development will offer scholarships for free swim lessons and swim team membership in conjunction with the 2017…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 13, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will host a large-scale Hands-Only CPR training for the community of Lake Placid, for IRONMAN athletes, and for their families and friends, on July 20, 21…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 29, 2017) – Women For Tri®, a program of The IRONMAN Foundation® launched by IRONMAN and Life Time Fitness in 2015, today announced its next round of Women For Tri triathlon club…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa/TAMPA, Fla. – The Absa Cape Epic® announced today the addition of The IRONMAN Foundation® to its Official Charity Program. As the world’s premier mountain bike stage race, the Absa Cape Epic…

TAMPA, Fla.  – The IRONMAN Foundation® will partner with Paradox Sports for a service project to fix erosion damage on the hiking trails of Eldorado Springs State Park followed by an adaptive rock climbing clinic.…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 24, 2017) – Women For Tri®, a program of The IRONMAN Foundation® launched by IRONMAN and Life Time Fitness in 2015, today announced its 2017 Women For Tri Ambassador Team.  The team…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® and the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation have partnered to provide $25,000 in grant funding for Madison, Wisconsin first responder groups to purchase critical life-saving equipment in conjunction with the…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 15, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will partner with the Tennessee River Gorge Trust to provide a new boat supporting the Trust’s ongoing mission to protect and provide open space, clean air…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 9, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Sonoma for a service project to restore trails and campsites damaged by Northern…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 8, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® today announced that the 2017 IMF Ambassador Team comprising 19 age-group triathletes from around the United States will be led by Team Captain and “Voice of…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 1, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will award a $6,000 Community Grant to Washington County Sheriff Search and Rescue to purchase new dive and water rescue equipment that will increase water safety…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® will award a $10,000 Community Grant to Rebuilding Together Houston to restore the home of a local disabled senior known as Ms. Angela and provide athletes the opportunity to…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 12, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® has launched the “We’ve Got Your Back(pack) initiative to support local at-risk youth in six IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® race communities in 2017. The IRONMAN Foundation…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 7, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Peru are partnering with All Hands Volunteers and Banco de Crédito del Perú to raise critical funds in response to the catastrophic and…

TAMPA, Fla. – The IRONMAN Foundation® will engage in their first charitable givebacks for the 2017 season with an adaptive surf clinic for youth as part of the Junior Seau Foundation Adaptive Youth Surf Program…