The Journey Starts Here: IRONMAN Releases Its Full 2026 Schedule for Events Across the United States and Canada

December 1, 2025

• IRONMAN to host 9 full-distance IRONMAN triathlons and 34 IRONMAN 70.3 triathlons in the United States and Canada in 2026
• To celebrate the calendar launch, IRONMAN is offering a limited-time promotion for any athlete located in the U.S. (excluding N.Y.) or Canada who registers for any 2026 IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event between December 1–10, 2025
• Registration for events across the U.S. and Canada are currently open by visiting www.ironman.com/races

TAMPA, Fla. (December 1, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN is proud to announce the release of its full 2026 North American season calendar, featuring a dynamic blend of iconic, longstanding favorites and an array of energized new host communities across the United States and Canada. Building on another year of robust athlete participation and growing global demand, the 2026 season promises to deliver an elevated athlete experience across an expanded lineup of IRONMAN^® and IRONMAN^® 70.3^® triathlons. Athletes eager to take on one of these world-class endurance events can register by visiting www.ironman.com/races.

“We are thrilled to unveil the 2026 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon series across the U.S. and Canada,” said Keats McGonigal, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, North America for The IRONMAN Group. “From rugged mountain backdrops to coastal escapes and urban energy, the diversity of our venues across North America creates unforgettable experiences for athletes of all levels. We are grateful to our host communities for their ongoing partnership and support as we continue delivering world-class race experiences to athletes from around the globe.”

The 2026 IRONMAN North America Series highlights a dynamic mix of new and notable destinations across the continent. This includes IRONMAN Jacksonville, offering athletes a fresh full-distance experience along Florida’s vibrant Atlantic coastline; as well as exciting new IRONMAN 70.3 races such as IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas–Little Elm, showcasing the energy of North Texas; IRONMAN 70.3 Omaha, bringing a premier race experience to the heart of the Midwest; IRONMAN 70.3 Ruidoso–New Mexico, set among the high-altitude beauty of southern New Mexico; and IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California, delivering a quintessential West Coast course featuring iconic scenery of Redding and Northern California’s Mount Shasta. Together, these new additions expand the race calendar with diverse landscapes and welcoming host communities, giving athletes more opportunities than ever to chart unforgettable race-day journeys across North America.

2026 IRONMAN schedule of events to include:

2026 IRONMAN 70.3 schedule of events to include:

Demand for IRONMAN racing across North America is at an all-time high, with three events – IRONMAN 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm, IRONMAN 70.3 Mont-Tremblant, and IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon – quickly selling out ahead of the 2026 season. This surge reflects athletes’ appetite for new destinations, iconic courses, and the unforgettable race-day experience that defines the brand. And the momentum isn’t slowing down, Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas, IRONMAN Canada-Ottawa, and Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside are already seeing unprecedented demand and are on track to sell out soon. Together, these events reflect the heightened interest and expanding opportunities awaiting athletes in the 2026 season.

Data and Trends

IRONMAN is celebrating its growth as younger athletes embrace the sport. The average competitor age dropped from 43 in 2024 to 42 in 2025, and early registrations for 2026 reveal an average age of just 39, underscoring the brand’s increasing appeal to the next generation of endurance athletes.

In 2025, over 37,000 athletes crossed their very first IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon finish line in Canada or the U.S., marking a 12% year-on-year increase. Two markets that saw the greatest overall growth in athletes were Canada with a 20% growth, and the Chicago, Ill. area saw an increase in athletes by 37%.

Register for a chance to Win

To celebrate the calendar launch, IRONMAN is offering a limited-time promotion from December 1–10, 2025. Any athlete located in the US (excl NY) or Canada who registers for a 2026 event during this window will be automatically entered to win one of four 2026 Ultimate IRONMAN Experience Prize Packages, each including:

• $1,000 airline voucher
• $1,000 VISA^® Gift Card
• $1,000 one-time credit to the IRONMAN merchandise store
• Two VIP passes
• Guaranteed 2026 finish line – If an athlete is unable to complete their race for any reason, IRONMAN will provide entry into another 2026 event, no questions asked.

Restrictions apply. **See below for official rules and further details.

For more information on the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and global event Series, visit www.ironman.com. Media inquiries may be directed to press@ironman.com.

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About The IRONMAN Group

The IRONMAN Group is the world’s largest operator of participation sports with a portfolio of brands, events, media, partners, merchandise, and digital platforms operating in over 50 countries worldwide. A global portfolio consisting of hundreds of events includes the IRONMAN^® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Triathlon Series, 5150^TM Triathlon Series, IRONKIDS^®, premier running events including the Rock ‘n’ Roll^® Running Series, the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf^®, the UTMB^® World Series of trail running, the Epic Series™ of mountain biking including the Absa Cape Epic^®, and a collection of road cycling and other multisport races. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN^® brand and its first event in 1978, millions of athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE^® by crossing finish lines around the world. From its beginnings as a single race among friends in Hawai’i, The IRONMAN Group has become a global sensation and collection of high-growth lifestyle brands that inspire people to unlock their potential in life. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

**NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The 2026 Ultimate IRONMAN^® Experience Drawing is open to Legal Res who are 18+ and physically reside in US (excl. NY)/ CA. VOID ELSEWHERE & WHERE PROHIBITED. Drawing begins at 12:00 AM ET on 12/1/25 and ends at 11:59 PM ET on 12/10/25. Winners selected following each Individual Prize Drawing entry periood. The odds of receiving a prize in the Drawing depend upon the total number of entries. Prizes (4): 2 VIP passes for the 2026 Event associated with Winner’s entry, a $1,000 flight voucher, a $1,000 VISA^® gift card, a $1,000 1-time credit to IRONMAN online store, and 1 2026 Finish Line Guarantee. ARV per prize: $5,000; Total ARV for all prizes: $20,000. TRANSPORTATION/LODGING NOT INCLUDED. Winner resp for all taxes/costs not stated above. Other restrs & elig lims apply. Msg&data rates may apply. Sponsor: World Triathlon Corporation, 3407 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33607. For full official rules, visit here.