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CARLSBAD, Calif. — San Diego-based Groundwork Endurance, LLC announced this week that it has acquired the iconic Carlsbad 5000 road race from IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company. Under the leadership of local runners, including…

WATERLOO, MI, June 18th— Annually, for the past 10 years, over 500 women have gathered at the Waterloo State Recreation Area for a very special triathlon: The Tri Goddess Tri.  In 2009, it was the…

TAMPA, Fla./ATLANTA, Ga. (January 24, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, announced today that FinisherPix, the Official Photographer of IRONMAN® events, will assume the title sponsor position of IRONMAN® 70.3® Hawai`i, taking place on June 2, 2018 on the Kohala Coast…

TAMPA, Fla. (January 4, 2018) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the addition of IRONMAN® 70.3® Indian Wells-La Quinta triathlon in Southern California. The inaugural event is set to take place on Sunday, December 9, 2018 with general registration…

TAMPA, Fla. (December 20, 2017) – Beginning with the 2019 qualifying year for both the IRONMAN®World Championship and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship, the KPR and 70.3PR will no longer be used as the qualifying systems for the professional…

TAMPA, Fla. (December 15, 2017) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that applications for the second season of “IRONMAN: Quest for Kona”, are now being accepted globally. The series, which just finished airing…

TAMPA, Fla. (December 7, 2017) – The annual broadcast special of the IRONMAN® World Championship will premiere this Saturday, December 9, at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, chronicling this year’s edition of the iconic triathlon that took place on…

TAMPA, Fla. (November 15, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the addition of a new event in Texas, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Waco triathlon. The event is set to take place on Sunday, October 28…

TAMPA, Fla./JEJU, Korea (October 20, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the latest addition of IRONMAN® 70.3® Jeju on Jeju Island, Korea which will be owned and operated by Korea Triathlon Federation. The inaugural…

KAILUA-KONA, Hawai`i (October 14, 2017) – Patrick Lange (DEU) and Daniela Ryf (CHE) earned championship titles with momentous performances today at the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. Lange passed Lionel Sanders (CAN) in the…

TAMPA, Fla./ATLANTA, Ga. (October 13, 2017) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, in conjunction with FinisherPix LLC announced today a multi-year partnership that will provide competitors at IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlons a high-quality photo experience that will…

TAMPA, Fla./ FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company and Oakley® today announced a new partnership, making Oakley the Official Helmet and Smart Eyewear sponsor of the 2017 IRONMAN® World Championship, one of…

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2017) — More than 2,400 of the world’s top athletes will head to Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 14 for the most iconic one-day endurance event in the world – the 2017 IRONMAN®World Championship triathlon.…

NBC, NBCSN, NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App to Provide Comprehensive Coverage Saturday’s  Coverage Features Live Look-Ins on NBC and NBCSN, Includes IRONMAN: Quest for Kona Series Special and The Kona Preview Show TAMPA, Fla., and…

TAMPA, Fla. (September 28, 2017) – Triathlon’s top professional talent will convene in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 14 for the 41st edition of the IRONMAN® World Championship, the most iconic one-day endurance event in the world. Leading one of…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the addition of its first event in Kazakhstan, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Astana Kazakhstan triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on June 18, 2018 and marks…

September 21, 2017 – With the growing number of cycling enthusiasts in the NY Metro Area, new franchise owner Victor van Eijk has partnered with velofix to bring Mobile Bike Shops to the NY Metro area. Victor says, “The NY metro area has…

TAMPA, Fla. (September 21, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that four-time IRONMAN® World Champion Chrissie Wellington, will be inducted into the IRONMAN Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held on October 11 during…

ZUG/FRANKFURT//TAMPA (September 16, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire the PERSKINDOL SWISS EPIC mountain-bike stage race. Staged annually since 2014 in Valais in the…

CHATTANOOGA (Sept. 10, 2017; IRONMAN, A Wanda Sports Holding Company) — Today, on the final day of the ICY HOT® IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Javier Gómez (ESP) ran his way to victory with a time of 3:49:45. Entering…

CHATTANOOGA (Sept. 9, 2017; IRONMAN, A Wanda Sports Holdings Company) — The 2017 ICY HOT® IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship kicked-off today in Chattanooga, Tennessee with Daniela Ryf (CHE) claiming victory in the women’s race with a time of 4:11:59. With…

TAMPA, Fla. — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, is proud to announce ICY HOT as the title sponsor of the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship, as well as the Official Pain Relief partner for the event.…

TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2017) – Building upon the success of the global TriClub program, IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the expansion of the Regional TriClub Championship Series with the addition of the…

TAMPA, Fla./WHISTLER, B.C. (July 28, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today with the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) and Tourism Whistler they have renewed the contract to host the Subaru IRONMAN Canada…

SAINT-LAURENT, Quebec/TAMPA, Fla. (July 21, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, in conjunction with TRAVELWAY Group International, announced today a partnership as the Official Provider of the IRONMAN® North American Series Athlete Bags. With…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 5, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, announced today that the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon taking place in Chattanooga, Tennessee will move to a rolling wave start within each age…

NYON, Switzerland/TAMPA, Fla. (June 29, 2017) — IRONMAN and COMPRESSPORT, announced today a two-year partnership naming COMPRESSPORT as the Official Compression Partner of the IRONMAN® North American Series for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The North America…

BOSTON, Mass./TAMPA, Fla. – (June 28, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, and HOTSHOT, the only scientifically proven solution for preventing and treating muscle cramps, announced today they have partnered with HOTSHOT being designated as…

BOULDER, Colo./TAMPA, Fla. – (June 15, 2017) – BOCO Gear®, the leader in technical performance headwear, and IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company and one of the world’s most prestigious endurance brands, are proud to announce their partnership…

SAN DIEGO (MAY 15, 2017) – This Saturday, June 17, San Diego’s AleSmith Brewing Co. will host the 3rd annual Tony Gwynn 5.5K Run and Walk. The family-friendly event, held over Father’s Day weekend, is…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 8, 2017) – As part of its ongoing efforts to improve athletes’ race experience, IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the launch of the CycleSmart™ Initiative in conjunction with the IRONMAN…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 1, 2017) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the addition of its new Friends & Family 5k Event Series presented by IRONMAN. The 5k events which will be available alongside…

HELSINKI, Finland/TAMPA, Fla. (May 30, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the addition its first event in Finland, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Lahti Finland triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on June 30, 2018. IRONMAN…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 25, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, announced today the 2017 winners of the IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship Physically Challenged Open/Exhibition Division Drawing – five athletes for the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship…

TAMPA, Fla./SAN CARLOS DE BARILOCHE, Argentina (May 19, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today the addition of the IRONMAN®  70.3® Bariloche triathlon in San Carlos del Bariloche, Argentina which will be owned and operated by Event…

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA./LIEDERBACH, GERMANY (May 11, 2017) – Skechers Performance™ – a division of SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX) – announces its return as the Official Running Shoe sponsor of the 2017 IRONMAN® European Tour. This partnership continues…

TAMPA, Fla./SANTIAGO, Chile (May 2, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, alongside Club Deportivo Universidad Católica, announced today the addition of the Skechers Performance IRONMAN® 70.3® Coquimbo Triathlon in Coquimbo, Chile. The inaugural edition of the race will take place on October…

BEIJING, China (April 26, 2017) – Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. (“Wanda Group”), one of the leading Chinese private conglomerates, announced at a signing ceremony today that it has reached a landmark agreement with the Abbott…

TAMPA/NICE (April 20, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings company, announced today that the right to host the 2019 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon has been awarded to Nice, France. The event will take place on Saturday, September 7 and…

HAMBURG, GERMANY. (April 18, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, is proud to announce the launch of the Velothon® Cycling Club program. The new initiative is the first of its kind in Europe and caters to the needs of…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 5, 2017) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, in conjunction with Skechers Performance Canada, division of SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX), announced today its sponsorship as the Official Running Shoe of the 2017 IRONMAN® Canadian…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 30, 2017) – The IRONMAN Foundation® announced today that as part of their commitment to community, it has launched a Volunteer Appreciation Program at all 2017 North American events, beginning with the IRONMAN® 70.3® Oceanside and…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 21, 2017) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that the 13 finalists for the new broadcast series titled “IRONMAN: Quest for Kona” have been selected. The athletes will be unveiled over…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 9, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, announced today that Matthieu Van Veen has been named to the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer for IRONMAN. Van Veen will…

Louisville, Colo. (February 7, 2017) – Pearl Izumi, maker of performance cycling apparel, footwear and essentials, announces 2017 Ambador Team members. Forty-six Ambadors have been hand-selected to represent the brand based on their involvement in…

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2017) – The Subaru IRONMAN TV presentation of the 2016 IRONMAN® World Championship will return to TSN in Canada, chronicling this year’s edition of the iconic triathlon that took place on October 8, 2016 in…

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, and the International Triathlon Union (ITU) announced today that they have agreed to a historic cooperation framework to further develop and grow  triathlon. After…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa/TAMPA, Fla. (January 27, 2017) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding Company, announced today that the recently acquired Absa Cape Epic® has expanded its profile by securing the opening round of the 2018 Union Cycliste…

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2017) — IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that it will be creating a new broadcast series titled “IRONMAN: Quest for Kona.” The series, which is scheduled to air in the…

SINGAPORE/TAMPA Fla. (December 21, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company,  announced today that the picturesque town of Gurye, Korea has been selected to host the newest IRONMAN® triathlon in Asia. The IRONMAN Gurye, Korea triathlon will take place…

F2C Nutrition Inc., known for its athlete focused and science driven approach to sports nutrition, is now offering sponsorship opportunities to athletes, teams, clubs and events. Expanding on F2C’s existing program to include ambassadors, elite…

TAMPA, Fla. (December 14, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today the addition of the IRONMAN®Mar del Plata triathlon, the 12th IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 race in South America and the second in Argentina.…

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, today announced the addition of the IRONMAN®70.3® Edinburgh, Scotland triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on Sunday July 2, 2017, with registration opening on Monday, December 19,…

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2016) – The annual NBC broadcast special of the IRONMAN® World Championship will celebrate its 25th anniversary this Saturday, December 10 at 2:30 p.m. ET when it chronicles this year’s edition of the iconic triathlon that took…

MACEIÓ, Brazil/TAMPA, Fla. (December 2, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, and Unlimited Sports announced today the addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Alagoas  triathlon in Brazil. IRONMAN 70.3 Alagoas will take place on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in the iconic…

TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that the race previously known as Revolution3Triathlon Maine will now be operated as an IRONMAN 70.3 event, the first-ever in Maine. The race…

TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that it has acquired the annual Across the Bay 10K, beginning with this year’s event which will be held this Sunday, November 6,…

TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today it has acquired the rights to own and operate the race previously known as the Gulf Coast Triathlon. Now called the IRONMAN® 70.3® Gulf Coast…

TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2016) — On Monday, December 5, 2016, 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 The Times Center…

FRANKFURT, Germany/TAMPA, Fla. (October 25, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today the addition of the IRONMAN® Emilia Romagna triathlon. The inaugural race in Italy will take place on September 23, 2017. In addition, a…

TAMPA, Fla.  (October 19, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that Santa Rosa, California will host the 2017 IRONMAN® Santa Rosa and IRONMAN® 70.3® Santa Rosa triathlons, a shift in venue from the previously held IRONMAN…

 Swiss star Ryf smashes female course record by nearly six minutes, while Frodeno ushers in first German podium sweep in 19 years The duo become the first male and female to repeat as IRONMAN World Champions…

TAMPA/FRANKFURT (October 6, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that the 2018 IRONMAN®70.3® World Championship has been awarded to Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. The event will take place on Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2,…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2016) — More than 2,300 of the world’s top athletes will unite in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 8 for the most iconic one-day endurance event in the world – the 2016 IRONMAN® World Championship. IRONMAN, a Wanda…

FRANKFURT, Germany/TAMPA, Fla.  (September 15, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today the addition of Hamburg, Germany to its IRONMAN® event schedule for 2017. While Hamburg’s port has been considered a gateway to the world…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today that they will be adding a new IRONMAN® 70.3® event to Madison, which will replace the independently owned Wisconsin Milkman Triathlon. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3…

TAMPA, Fla. (September 6, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today the addition of the IRONMAN®70.3® Peru triathlon, the eleventh IRONMAN 70.3 race in South America and the first in Peru. IRONMAN 70.3 Peru…

MOOLOOLABA/TAMPA (Sept. 4, 2016; IRONMAN, A Wanda Sports Holding Company) — Today, in the first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in the Southern Hemisphere, Tim Reed (AUS) and Holly Lawrence (GBR) claimed victory with times of 3:44:14…

TAMPA, Fla. (August 26, 2016) — IRONMAN® and Life Time Fitness announced today that Women For Tri™, an initiative to welcome and empower new female triathletes to be part of the sport’s continued exponential growth, has expanded globally,…

TAMPA, Fla. (August 18, 2016) – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holding company, announced today the addition of three new IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlons to take place in China in 2017. Continuing the expansion of race offerings in China, the new events…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa/TAMPA, Fla. (August 18, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire the highly regarded Cape Epic® mountain bike race in South Africa. In addition to operating The Motatapu and The…

BOULDER, Colo./TAMPA, Fla. (August 2, 2016) – IRONMAN, the City of Boulder and the Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau announced today they have agreed to extend their partnership for an additional two years with the continuation of…

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (July 24, 2016) – Heather Jackson (USA) showed toughness and determination as she battled a competitive women’s professional field to claim victory at the 2016 IRONMAN® Lake Placid triathlon. Jackson pulled off a brilliant run…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 21, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today that Lake Placid, New York has been selected to host the 28th race in the IRONMAN® 70.3® U.S. Series through 2021. The inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Placid triathlon will take…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 19, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today that the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN® Texas triathlon will return to The Woodlands for 2017 and be designated as the IRONMAN North American Championship for the third consecutive year.…

BUSSELTON, WESTERN AUSTRALIA/TAMPA (July 13, 2016 ) – IRONMAN today announced the addition of the IRONMAN®70.3® Western Australia triathlon which will take place concurrently with the SunSmart IRONMAN Western Australia triathlon on December 4, 2016, in Busselton, Western Australia.…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 27, 2016) — IRONMAN announced today that 200 female age-group slots have been added to the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship taking place in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. These additional slots will be utilized byWomen For Tri™, an initiative to welcome…

SAN JOSE, C.R./TAMPA Fla. (June 16, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of a new licensed race in Central America with IRONMAN® 70.3® Costa Rica. The inaugural event will take place on Sunday, June 18, 2017, in Playa del…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 13, 2016) – IRONMAN secured a 10-year partnership with Sport Singapore, and will now become the operator of the annual Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore (SCMS), beginning with this year’s event. With IRONMAN Endurance Asia’s…

(Sausalito, CA – June 10, 2016) The competitive, fitness and Paleo communities are hooked on Safe Catch tuna because of its high protein, superior purity, nutrients and taste. Safe Catch invented technology to test every…

TAMPA, Fla./CAMPECHE, Mexico (June 9, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today it is further expanding into Mexico with the addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Campeche triathlon. The inaugural event will take place on March 19, 2017, in the historic city…

San Diego, Calif. – June 6, 2016 – Endurance Sportswire, the only press release distribution company specifically for the running, cycling and triathlon industries, today announced its partnership with PR Newswire, the leader and pioneer…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 4, 2016) – It was announced today that IRONMAN and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) are teaming up to expand the sport of triathlon through IRONMAN U™. This innovative online education…

PORTLAND, Ore./TAMPA, Fla. (April 26, 2016) — Portland based athletic apparel company, Greenlayer, is proud to announce its partnership with IRONMAN as the Official Lifestyle Apparel sponsor for all races in the IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® North American Series. In addition,…

MELBOURNE/TAMPA (April 7, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of a new race in Korea – IRONMAN® 70.3®Chungju. The inaugural race will take place on Sunday, August 14, 2016. “We are excited by the continued growth of…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 23, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today additional ways to get into the 2016 IRONMAN® World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. Opportunities include: the newly created IRONMAN Kona Drawing, which will offer 10 slots to benefit The IRONMAN…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 21, 2016) – IRONMAN today announced the launch of IRONMAN CoachMatch™, a free service for athletes seeking a coach to help them meet their specific training and race goals. IRONMAN CoachMatch utilizes IRONMAN…

MELBOURNE/TAMPA (March 17, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of a new race in Korea with IRONMAN® 70.3®Busan. The inaugural race will take place on Sunday, June 19, 2016. IRONMAN 70.3 Busan replaces the IRONMAN 70.3…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 10, 2016) – Building upon the success of the global TriClub program, IRONMAN announced today the expansion of the Regional TriClub Championship Series with the addition of the IRONMAN Asia TriClub Championship event. The inaugural…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 4, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today that Whistler, British Columbia has been selected to host the 96th race in the IRONMAN® 70.3® Series. The inaugural Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Canada triathlon will take place on Sunday, July 24,…

JACKSONVILLE/TAMPA, Fla (Feb. 24, 2016) – The IRONMAN Foundation® (IMF) and the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (FHSPSF) have partnered to provide $125,000 in grant funding for first responder groups in six communities where IRONMAN® races take place.…

CHANHASSEN, Minn./TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2016) — IRONMAN and Life Time—The Healthy Way of Life Company, today announced the 2016 Women For Tri™ Board of Advisors with three new members – Joanna Graham, Rachel Joyce and Lindsay Meyers. The new…

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA./LIEDERBACH, Germany (Feb. 22, 2016) – IRONMAN is known for putting on some of the most challenging races in the world. And now, SKECHERS Performance—a division of SKECHERS USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX) — has been…

TAMPA, Fla. (February 17, 2016) – Following the announcement of the pending acquisition of events from Lagardère Sports’ endurance division, IRONMAN today announced new leadership roles for the Asia-Pacific region. David Beeche from Lagardère Sports…

Sarasota – The 2nd annual Sarasota Music Half Marathon officially sold out today with 3,000 entrants.  The 2016 race also raised over $25,000 for 29 participating non-profits. The race will be held Sunday, February 7.…

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today the new Physically Challenged Open/Exhibition Division drawing for both the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship events. Free registration will be available starting today. To honor the…

CARLSBAD, Calif./TAMPA, Fla. (January 28, 2016) –  IRONMAN and Sportium Canada, a brand new sports and equipment store in Quebec, are proud to announce that Sportium Canada will be the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of three…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D./TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2016) – The Edith Sanford Breast Foundation has been named the Official Charity Partner of the Little Debbie IRONMAN® Chattanooga triathlon presented by McKee Foods on September 25, 2016. The Foundation invites…

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2016) – IRONMAN and Infront Sports & Media are pleased to announce the expanded role of Hans-Peter Zurbruegg. The long-standing endurance expert has been newly appointed as the Managing Director of…

TAMPA, Fla. (January 14, 2016) — Women For Tri, an initiative supported by IRONMAN and Life Time, The Healthy Way of Life Company, announced today the recipients for the 2016 Women For Tri™ Triathlon Club Grant and…

TAMPA, Fla. (January 14, 2016) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of a new IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon in China, which is scheduled to take place on October 16, 2016 in the Anhui Province of Hefei. Hefei is an iconic capital city with great…

TAMPA, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2016) – After a successful year of competition, IRONMAN is proud to announce the overall All World Athlete™(AWA) Champions for each Age Group category. IRONMAN® triathlon athletes received the AWA designation…

TAMPA, Fla. (December 24, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of a new IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon in China, which is scheduled to take place on November 6, 2016 in the port city of Xiamen, on China’s southeast coast. IRONMAN 70.3 Xiamen will offer…

TAMPA, Fla. (December 17, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the acquisition of multiple events from the YMCA of Wilmington, Inc. IRONMAN will now own and operate the events previously known as PPD Beach2Battleship Full Distance triathlon and the PPD…

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec.17, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today that Thomas Dieckhoff will be leaving the company as of January 1, 2016 after a successful three years as Chief Executive Officer of IRONMAN Europe, Middle East…

HANAU/TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today a professional race structure change to two 2016 IRONMAN®European events – IRONMAN Kalmar Sweden on August 20, 2016 and KMD IRONMAN Copenhagen on August 21, 2016. IRONMAN will split…

PALMAS, Brazil/TAMPA, Fla. (December 10, 2015) – IRONMAN and Latin Sports today announced the addition of a new triathlon in Brazil – IRONMAN® 70.3® Palmas, which will take place on Sunday, April 10, 2016. In addition, the IRONMAN…

TAMPA, Fla./CARTAGENA, Colombia (December 3, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today it is expanding into Colombia for the first time with the addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Cartagena triathlon. The inaugural event will take place on December 4, 2016, in…

HOKKAIDO, JAPAN/TAMPA, Fla. (November 30, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today that after careful consideration and discussion, the au Insurance IRONMAN® Japan triathlon in Hokkaido will be discontinued. While Hokkaido has hosted popular events for the past three years, event…

TAMPA, Fla./STAMFORD, Conn. (Nov. 18, 2015) – IRONMAN, one of the world’s leading participation sports brands, today announced it is utilizing Borderfree, now a part of Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI), to expand its online merchandise…

SYDNEY, Australia/TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2015) – IRONMAN today announced that the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® Asia-Pacific Championship triathlon will be held in Western Sydney. As a result of the substantial growth of triathlon and the IRONMAN brand in…

TEMPE, Ariz. (November, 15, 2015) – Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Meredith Kessler (USA) showed toughness and determination as they battled a competitive professional field and a rainy race day to claim victories at the 2015 IRONMAN® Arizona…

TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2015) – The annual NBC broadcast special chronicling the iconic IRONMAN® World Championship presented by GoPro® triathlon will premiere on Saturday, November 14 at 1:30 p.m. ET. For over 35 years, the IRONMAN World Championship…

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (November 7, 2015) – The city of Panama City Beach provided a scenic beach town backdrop for athletes as they swam 2.4 miles, biked 112 miles and ran 26.2 miles at the…

TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® will facilitate and distribute over $81,000 in charitable giveback to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Tempe, Arizona community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® Arizona triathlon presented by Waste Management…

TAMPA, Fla. (November 3, 2015) – IRONMAN and Quest Diagnostics today announced that Blueprint for Athletes™ by Quest Diagnostics, the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, is the new Title Sponsor for the IRONMAN® 70.3® Austin triathlon…

TAMPA, Fla. (October 29, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $45,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Panama City Beach, Florida community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® Florida triathlon taking place on Saturday,…

MELBOURNE, VIC/TAMPA, Fla. (October 28, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today that due to circumstances beyond their control, the 2016 IRONMAN® Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne which was scheduled to take place in March, has been cancelled. This cancellation decision is…

FRANKFURT/LONDON/TAMPA (October 26, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of two new races to the 2016 European Tour, IRONMAN® Weymouth and IRONMAN® 70.3® Weymouth triathlons. The inaugural races will take place concurrently on Sunday, September 11, 2016 with registration for…

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Atlantic City triathlon, which will take place on September 18, 2016, in the scenic and exciting southern New Jersey destination. “We have been looking…

ROME/FRANKFURT/TAMPA (October 20, 2015) – Italy’s capital of Rome and the seaside city of Civitavecchia will be the newest additions to the growing list of host cities for the 2016 IRONMAN European Tour. Civitavecchia will host…

CAMBRIDGE, Md. (October 17, 2015) – After being postponed due to the effects of Hurricane Joaquin, the coastal town of Cambridge provided a charming and scenic backdrop for athletes from around the world today at the…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 11, 2015) – Louisville provided a beautiful backdrop for athletes from around the world today at the 2015 IRONMAN® Louisville triathlon presented by Norton Sports Health. James Burke (M35-39) from Whitefish Bay, WI and…

Frodeno and Ryf first duo to win both the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and the IRONMAN World Championship in the same season U.S. grabs two spots in men’s top five for second straight year; American…

FRANKFURT/TAMPA/KONA (Oct. 8, 2015) – Coming off its most successful year in history, IRONMAN continues to venture into new territory, and will be adding a series of new races including events in Dubai, Estonia, Sweden and…

CARLSBAD, Calif./TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2015) – Zoot Sports, a global leader in apparel for the endurance athlete, is proud to announce its partnership with IRONMAN as the official performance apparel and technical apparel sponsor for…

KAILUA-KONA, Hawai’i (Oct. 6, 2015) – In conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® World Championship presented by GoPro, IRONMAN is once again carrying out its ongoing work with athletes and the triathlon community to protect the integrity of racing…

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Ohio triathlon, which will take place on August 21, 2016, in the scenic and historic city of Delaware. The race venue is located just…

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $60,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Louisville, Kentucky community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® Louisville triathlon presented by Norton Sports…

TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund provided a $90,000 donation to the Navy SEAL Foundation this past weekend as part of the IRONMAN® 70.3® SUPERFROG triathlon in Coronado, California that served as a charity fundraising…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2015) — What do a 39-year-old U.S. Congresswoman from Arizona, a 44-year-old firefighter from Spain, a 23-year-old dentist from Brazil and an 82-year-old broadcasting worker from Japan have in common? They will be joining…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today that it has chosen Chattanooga, Tennessee to host the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon. The championship race will be a two-day event with the professional and age-group women racing…

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2015) – Kirill Kotsegarov (EST) and Carrie Lester (AUS) fought off a competitive professional field as each claimed victories at the 2015 Little Debbie IRONMAN® Chattanooga triathlon presented by McKee a Family Bakery…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $35,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Cambridge, Maryland community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® Maryland triathlon presented by Transamerica taking…

ATLANTA, Ga./TAMPA, Fla. (Sept 22, 2015) – EarthLink Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: ELNK), a leading managed network, security and cloud solutions provider, and IRONMAN, the largest participation sports platform in the world, are proud to announce a…

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (September 20, 2015) – With ideal conditions, Lake Tahoe provided athletes from around the world a challenging but beautiful course for the 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3® Lake Tahoe and IRONMAN® Lake Tahoe triathlons. Stephen O’Mara (M30-34) who…

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $55,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Chattanooga, Tennessee community in conjunction with the 2015 Little Debbie IRONMAN® Chattanooga triathlon presented by McKee…

MADISON, Wis. (September 13, 2015) – Madison provided a beautiful backdrop for athletes from around the world today at the 2015 IRONMAN® Wisconsin triathlon. Professional athlete Thomas Gerlach was the first overall finisher of the race while…

TAMPA, Fla. (September 3, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $65,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Madison, Wisconsin community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® Wisconsintriathlon taking place on Sunday, September 13,…

TAMPA, Fla./BALTIMORE, Md. (September 2, 2015) – HEX Performance LLC (HEX) announced today a multi-year partnership agreement with IRONMAN to become The Official Detergent of the IRONMAN North American Series. Hex Performance products are a line…

MUSKOKA, Ontario (August 30, 2015) – Muskoka provided a beautiful backdrop for athletes from around the world at the inaugural Subaru IRONMAN® Muskoka triathlon. Jonathan McMillan (M25-29) from Orillia, Ontario and Robyn Hardage (F30-34) from Ottawa, Ontario…

Zell am-See, Kaprun SalzburgerLand, Austria (August 30, 2015) — Today, in the first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship on European soil, Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf claimed victory with a time of 3:51:19 and 4:11:34, respectively.  Nearly 2,500…

Tampa, Fla./Beijing, China (August 26, 2015) – Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. (“Wanda Group”), one of the leading Chinese private conglomerates, has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of IRONMAN for an equity value of approximately $650 million from Providence Equity Partners.…

TAMPA, Fla. (August 20, 2015) — Approximately 2,700 of the world’s top athletes will converge on August 30 in Zell Am See-Kaprun, SalzburgerLand, Austria to compete in the 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship – marking the first time that a…

JÖNKÖPING/FRANKFURT/TAMPA (August 16, 2015) – Fueled by the success of IRONMAN® Kalmar, IRONMAN is proud to announce the new IRONMAN® 70.3® Jönköping triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on July 10, 2016. Crystal clear lakes, spacious bike courses and picturesque towns…

TAMPA, Fla. (August 13, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today that former professional triathletes and IRONMAN World Champions, Lori Bowden and Heather Fuhr, will be inducted into the IRONMAN® Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held on October,…

BOULDER, Colo. (August 2, 2015) – Boulder provided a beautiful backdrop for athletes from around the world at the 2015 Blueprint for Athletes IRONMAN® Boulder triathlon. Clay Emge (M30-34) from Taylor, Texas and Francesca Tibaldi (F40-44) from…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 28, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $50,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Boulder, Colorado community in conjunction with the 2015 Blueprint for Athletes IRONMAN®Boulder triathlon taking place on Sunday,…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 27, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today a professional race structure change for select IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® events in North America during the 2016 race season. IRONMAN will split the male and female pro fields…

WHISTLER, B.C. (July 26, 2015) – Viktor Zyemtsev (UKR) and Danielle Mack (USA) fought off a competitive professional field and tough conditions as each claimed victories at the 2015 Subaru IRONMAN Canada triathlon with times of 8:49:46…

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (July 26, 2015) – More than 2,500 athletes converged in Lake Placid today for the 17th annual IRONMAN®Lake Placid triathlon as Corey Deveaux from Sydney, Nova Scotia and Tupper Lake, New York’s Amy Farrell…

TAMPA, Fla. And ABBOTT PARK, Ill. (July 23, 2015) – IRONMAN, the most prestigious event series in triathlons, and Abbott, the global healthcare company committed to developing products and technologies that improve health, are joining…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 21, 2015) – IRONMAN today announced that Blueprint for Athletes by Quest Diagnostics is the new title sponsor for the IRONMAN® Boulder triathlon through the 2017 season. Quest Diagnostics is the world’s leading provider…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 20, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $66,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Lake Placid, New York community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN® Lake Placid triathlon taking…

TAMPA, Fla. (July 1, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today changes to the swim starts for its World Championship events. For the 2015 IRONMAN® World Championship presented by GoPro, the men’s age-group race will begin at…

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (June 28, 2015) – Andy Potts (USA) and Heather Jackson (USA) showed grit and determination as they overcame high temperatures to earn wins at the thirteenth edition of IRONMAN Coeur d’Alene with…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2015) – IRONMAN today announced that it will continue its long-standing relationship with the city of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho thanks to an agreement that moves the event to late August while…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 23, 2015) – Due to the current weather forecast calling for unusually high temperatures for this weekend’s IRONMAN® Coeur d’Alene event, IRONMAN has decided to adjust the race start time to 5:30…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 18, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $60,000 in grant funding to non-profit initiatives and groups in the greater Coeur d’Alene, Idaho community in conjunction with the 2015 IRONMAN®…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 9, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of a new triathlon in Brazil – IRONMAN® 70.3® Rio de Janeiro which will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2015. IRONMAN 70.3 Rio…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 8, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the expansion of its iconic triathlon series into the Middle East for the first time, with two new IRONMAN 70.3 races in both Bahrain and Dubai.…

TAMPA, Fla. (June 3, 2015) – IRONMAN is proud to announce CLIF® Bar as the Official Energy Bar of the IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® U.S. Series in 2015. The nutritious blend of organic rolled oats…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 26, 2015) – The 2015 IRONMAN® Regional Championship series will continue with this weekend’s 2015 IRONMAN Latin American Championship Brazil triathlon in Florianopolis and will feature some top names in the sport.…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 26, 2015) – IRONMAN today announced that the 2017 IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship triathlon will be held in the United States. Three cities, all of which currently host IRONMAN® or IRONMAN® 70.3®…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 21, 2015) — IRONMAN University™, an innovative and intuitive on-line education and certification platform that offers instruction for coaches and endurance athletes of varying skills and abilities, has been approved by USA…

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (May 17, 2015) – Matt Hanson (USA) and Angela Naeth (CAN) battled through hot and humid Texas conditions on their way to titles at today’s Memorial Hermann IRONMAN North American Championship Texas…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 15, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Buenos Aires triathlon, the eighth IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 race in South America and the first in Argentina. IRONMAN 70.3…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 14, 2015) — IRONMAN today announced IRONMAN University™, an innovative and intuitive on-line education and certification platform that will offer instruction for coaches and endurance athletes of varying skills and abilities. Features…

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TAMPA, Fla. (May 12, 2015) – The 2015 IRONMAN® Regional Championship series will continue with this weekend’s 2015 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN North American Championship Texas triathlon presented by Waste Management and will feature some of…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 8, 2015) – IRONMAN is proud to announce PNC Bank as the new presenting sponsor for the LexisNexis IRONMAN® 70.3® Raleigh triathlon taking place on May 31, 2015, in Raleigh, North Carolina.…

TAMPA, Fla. (May 7, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute more than $122,000 in grant funding to initiatives and groups in the greater Woodlands area in conjunction with the 2015 Memorial Hermann…

GEORGE, Utah (May 2, 2015) – Taking advantage of beautiful Utah conditions, Tim Don (GBR) and Heather Wurtele (CAN) used blistering run splits to capture the titles at today’s IRONMAN® 70.3® North American Pro Championship…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 28, 2015) – The 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3® regional championship series will continue with this weekend’s 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 North American Pro Championship St. George triathlon and will feature some of the most…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 27, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute more than $55,000 in grant funding to initiatives and groups in the greater St. George area in conjunction with the IRONMAN® 70.3®…

FRANKFURT/TAMPA (April 14, 2015) – The stage itself is epic: 300,000 spectators, 10 hours of live coverage and a city with over 1,200 years of dramatic history. Since 2002 it’s been the actors – the…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 13, 2015) – For the 13th consecutive year, The IRONMAN® Foundation is conducting its annual auction on eBay to benefit The IRONMAN Foundation and its charitable endeavors worldwide. The auction, open now,…

TAMPA, Fla. (April 6, 2015) – The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has honored IRONMAN with two nominations for the television coverage of the 2014 IRONMAN World Championship presented by GoPro race.…

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (March 29, 2015) – After leading the swim, an uncharacteristically circumspect display on the bike and a measured run saw Brit, Jodie Swallow, achieve an emotional victory at the Standard Bank…

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (March 28, 2015) – Taking advantage of beautiful California conditions, Jan Frodeno (GER) and Heather Jackson (USA) used blistering run splits to capture wins at today’s Accenture IRONMAN 70.3 California triathlon, crossing the…

MELBOURNE/TAMPA (March 26, 2015) – The growth in popularity of IRONMAN® triathlon in the Asia-Pacific region is set to continue with the popular MetaMan Bintan triathlon event becoming Swiss-belHotel IRONMAN® 70.3® Bintan, Indonesia. The inaugural…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 26, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation®, in partnership with Newton Running, announced today the 2015 IRONMAN Foundation-Newton Running (IMF-NR) Ambassador Triathlon Team roster. A total of 41 athletes have been selected to…

TAMPA/SAN DIEGO/NEW YORK (March 25, 2015) – IRONMAN and Macquarie Capital, the corporate advisory, principal investing and capital markets arm of Macquarie Group (“Macquarie”) (ASX: MQG; ADR: MQBKY), today announced a title sponsorship agreement with…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 24, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Punta del Este triathlon, the seventh IRONMAN-branded race in South America and the first in Uruguay. Previously known as the…

MELBOURNE, Australia (March 22, 2015) – A dramatic stop to tend to painful blisters could not prevent a big victory for Queensland’s Melissa Hauschildt in the IRONMAN® Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne. The former Australian steeplechase…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 19, 2015) – Beginning with this weekend’s IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne, IRONMAN will be kicking off its 2015 regional championship series. The series will also include IRONMAN Regional Championships in North…

MELBOURNE/TAMPA (March 18, 2015) – The growth in popularity of IRONMAN in the Asia-Pacific region continues with the exciting addition of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Incheon, Korea triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on July…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 17, 2015) – IRONMAN today announced the 100 age-group athletes who have earned the opportunity to race at the 2015 IRONMAN® World Championship through the IRONMAN® Legacy program, and the lucky 100…

TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2015) – Iron Girl announced today that it has partnered with Verizon Wireless as Title Sponsor for the Iron Girl® Clearwater Half Marathon, 5K and Wellness Weekend. Last year more than…

CHANHASSEN, Minn ./ TAMPA, Fla. (March 3, 2015) – IRONMAN and Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life CompanySM (NYSE: LTM), announced today the continuation of their partnership with the exchange of three continuing…

SAN DIEGO/TAMPA (February 23, 2015) – IRONMAN and XTERRA BOARDS, the leading brand of inflatable stand up paddleboards, today announced a five-year sponsorship agreement. Under the agreement, XTERRA BOARDS will be the Official Stand Up…

TAMPA, Fla. (February 12, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the global standardization of IRONMAN’s Competition Rules for the 2015 race season. The updated 2015 Competition Rules for IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® events, which will more…

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA/TAMPA (February 12, 2015) – IRONMAN and BN Sports Panama, S.A. today announced the return of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Panama triathlon. Scheduled for Jan. 31, 2016, IRONMAN 70.3 Panama is designated the Pan…

MELBOURNE/TAMPA (February 12, 2015) – Current IRONMAN® World Champion Mirinda Carfrae will be the headline act at the 2015 IRONMAN® Asia-Pacific Championship in Melbourne on March 22, 2015. It is the first time Carfrae, one…

London, 12th February 2015. AT Thirtyeight announces its strategic partnership with leading event entertainment group, Fjuze, from the Netherlands. Plans are to focus on event development and global expansion of leading and innovative new event…

TAMPA, Fla. (February 9, 2015) – The IRONMAN Foundation, in partnership with Newton Running, announced today they are now accepting applications for the 2015 IRONMAN Foundation-Newton Running (IMF-NR) Ambassador Triathlon Team. A total of 40…

TAMPA, Fla. (February 9, 2015) – IRONMAN announced today the launch of IRONMAN® 70.3® Ecuador, the sixth IRONMAN branded race in South America and the first in Ecuador. The inaugural race will take place on…

HANAU/VICHY/TAMPA (January 12, 2015) – IRONMAN is proud to announce the acquisition of Optimum Sports Events, organizers of the Challenge Vichy triathlon and the Vichy Half Triathlon in France. The Vichy Half Triathlon will become…

HANAU/TAMPA (Dec. 22, 2014) – IRONMAN is pleased to announce the addition of the IRONMAN® Maastricht-Limburg triathlon in the Netherlands to next year’s IRONMAN European Tour – the inaugural race will be held on August…

Today Challenge Family Americas announced the roster for its 2015 Challenge Triathlon Team. The 65 amateur athletes will play a key role in ensuring that the race series is in tune with athlete and spectator…

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2014) — IRONMAN and Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life CompanySM (NYSE: LTM) announced today a nationwide “Women For Tri™” initiative to expand the participation and support of women…

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2014) — IRONMAN, the largest participation sports platform in the world, today announced the continuation of a partnership with FinisherPix, an industry-leading, full service participant/finish-line photography business, as the Official Provider…

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2014) – IRONMAN is pleased to announce the introduction of a qualifying process for Military athletes from around the world who wish to compete in the IRONMAN® World Championship which takes…

TEMPE, Arizona (November 16, 2014) – Brent McMahon (CAN) displayed poise and determination in his IRONMAN triathlon debut while Meredith Kessler (USA) was unmatched as both earned victories at the 2014 IRONMAN Arizona presented by…

TAMPA/PULA/HANAU (November 12th, 2014) – Today, IRONMAN and the city Pula, Croatia are delighted to announce the official launch of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Pula triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on September 20, 2015.…

TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2014) – The IRONMAN Foundation® Community Fund will distribute $50,000 in grant funding to initiatives and groups in the greater Tempe, Arizona community in conjunction with the 2014 IRONMAN® Arizona presented…

TAMPA, Fla. (November 5, 2014) – IRONMAN announced today that Chattanooga has been selected to host the 26th race in the IRONMAN® 70.3® U.S. Series with Sunbelt Bakery as the title sponsor. The inaugural Sunbelt…

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla (Nov. 1, 2014) – Lionel Sanders (CAN) and Yvonne Van Vlerken (NLD) took home wins at IRONMAN Florida after battling through heavy winds that forced the cancelation of the swim portion…

MELBOURNE/TAMPA (October 30, 2014) – The growth in popularity of IRONMAN in the Asia-Pacific region continues with the exciting addition of the VNG IRONMAN® 70.3® Vietnam triathlon. The inaugural race will take place on May…

LOS ANGELES (August 15, 2014) – LA MARATHON LLC announced today that as of August 11th, Mark Scoggins has taken the position of Vice President of Business Development, where he will lead business development efforts…