Ford Ironman World Championship

Craig Alexander and Chrissie Wellington led thousands of athletes across the finish line of the Ford Ironman World Championship Event in Kona, Hawaii. Find out how you can cross an Ironman finish line too.

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10 Performance Tips from Chrissie Wellington

The world's top female Ironman triathlete reveals the 10 most important training tips for any athlete.

9 Kona Qualifiers in the U.S.

Get your ticket to the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona at one of these nine qualifying events.

Race-Day Mentality of Ironman Athletes

The Ford Ironman World Championship race course is one of the toughest in the world. Athletes battle extreme heat, wind and humidity for 140.6 miles. Find out what they focus on when the going gets tough.

Kona Athletes Share Their Swim Secrets

Triathletes competing in the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, reveal their secrets for surviving the chaotic race-day swim.

Nutrition Tips From Ironman Athletes

Proper nutrition is essential to endurance training and racing. Find out what daily nutrition rules helped athletes like Normann Stadler get to the Ford Ironman World Championship.

10 Things to Ask Yourself Before Tackling 140.6

For many, crossing the finish line of an Ironman is an elusive dream. Find out if you're ready to turn that dream into reality.

How to Choose a Long-Distance Triathlon

Ironman is the most well-known long-distance triathlon series, however, there are other races to choose from. Here's what you need to know when picking the right event for you.

Qualify for Kona at an Ironman 70.3

Do you have what it takes to race in Kona? Test your limits at one of these five Ironman 70.3 events. Each race offers 28 spots to the Ironman World Championships in October.

Ironman Events

All IM Events

2013 IRONMAN Arizona
Tempe, AZ
2013-11-17
TriLaVie Ironman Training
Orange County and Long Beach California, CA
2012-02-19
Samoa Half Ironman
Apia, n/a
2013-08-10
IRONMAN COZUMEL 2013
COZUMEL, n/a
2013-12-01
2013 IRONMAN 70.3 Boise
Boise, ID
2013-06-08
IRONMAN COZUMEL 2013 -EX-
COZUMEL, n/a
2013-12-01
Ironman 70.3 Calgary 2013
Calgary, Alberta, ab
2013-07-28
2013 Ironman 70.3 Vineman
Guerneville/Windsor, CA
2013-07-14
Ironman Triathlon Family Friendly
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
2011-05-08
2013 IRONMAN 70.3 Raleigh
Pittsboro, NC
2013-06-02

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