The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, IRONKIDS®, the Epic Mountain Bike Series, and other multisport races. It also operates an International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Series race, cycling road races, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon and The Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, and trail running races such as Ultra-Trail Australia™. IRONMAN’s events. More than a million participants annually, enjoy the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings.

The iconic IRONMAN® Series of events is the largest participation sports platform in the world. Since the inception of the IRONMAN® brand in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines at the world’s most challenging endurance races. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with more than 235 events across 55+ countries.

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Competitor has long been a source for key guidance and information in competitive and age-group endurance sports, providing stories of inspiration and motivation for athletes of all ages. In addition to interviews with top pros, coaches and tips on everything from bikes to gear and nutrition.

The IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series is the world’s premier full-distance and half-distance triathlon series consisting of over 150 qualifying races in 50+ countries, regions and territories across the world. Each series culminates in its respective world championship event: The IRONMAN World Championship held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i and the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship which rotates globally on an annual basis. View Races

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® is the world’s largest running series, and takes place in over 30 destination events around the world every year. Established in 1998, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series simple idea of Bringing the Fun to the Run™ has transformed the global running landscape by creating a block-party atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. View Races

IRONKIDS® launched in 2009 with nine events. Since the inaugural year, IRONKIDS has seen more than 60,000 participants and has grown to over 80 events worldwide including races in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. The brand creates positive experiences for youth while fostering self-esteem through achievement. View Races

The Absa Cape Epic® is the world’s premier mountain bike stage race. The route changes every year, taking professional mountain bikers and aspiring amateurs from around the world through 700km of breathtaking scenery and 15,000 meters of accumulated climbing over some of the most magnificent mountain passes in South Africa’s Western Cape province. The Absa Cape Epic is the most televised mountain bike event in the world. View Races

Both the Velothon Sunshine Coast and the Euro Eyes Cyclassics in Hamburg bring the energy of a cycling race to amateur cyclists, where they have the rare opportunity to compete like the pros over courses closed to traffic.

The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon is the leading running event and only IAAF Gold Label race in South East Asia. Since 2002, the race, set against one of the world’s iconic city skylines, has brought runners unparalleled running experiences as it weaves through the heart of the city. View Race

The world’s largest fun run, The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac sees 80,000-plus participants annually run from the start line in the city of Sydney to the finish at world-renowned Bondi Beach. Entering its 49th year, City2Surf has established itself as a true community event attracting entrants from all walks of life and ages.

The IRONMAN Store is your official source for the latest IRONMAN Gear so you can train, race and live the IRONMAN life, in-style. Visit Store

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