Kona

This isn't the first time there have been two Ironman World Championships in the same year. We look back at a fateful February in 1982 that changed our sport forever.

The Hawaii Ironman World Championship’s wall has a name: the Natural Energy Lab.

The pros aren't the only ones with full calendars this year. How do you tackle multiple Iron-distance events—and do it well?

It’s the biggest race of the year, but not everyone wants to be there. We look at why that might be the case…

In 2015, Hiroma Inada made his first attempt to become the oldest finisher of the Ironman World Championships—he faltered just feet away from the finish line and missed the cut-off time by five seconds. Read the story behind the iconic image from those who were there.

What age-groupers and pros need to know about qualifying for Kona (and/or St. George).

After many years of campaigning, pro and age-group women alike are now celebrating this change.

CEO Andrew Messick says they're exploring all options—including hosting the 2022 race not on the Big Island.

The 2021 championship race will take place on Feb. 5, 2022. The 2022 championship will still occur in October 2022.

An in-depth, expert analysis on how the two Olympic champions could potentially fare if they race Kona only 10 weeks after Tokyo.

Kona invitations were extended to both the women's and men's gold medalists—we break down what that means for a busy fall of racing.

In the 1993 Hawaii Ironman, Pauli Kiuru put the pressure on four-time defending champ Mark Allen.

The Ironman World Championship, Chicago Marathon, and Boston Marathon are scheduled for back-to-back-to-back days. A few runners are planning on taking on both marathons, but is it possible to triple up for the ultimate 72 hours of endurance?

For Sian Welch and Wendy Ingraham, the 1997 Hawaii Ironman came down to the final 20 feet.

Earlier this week, 1978 Hawaii Ironman podium finisher Dave Orlowski passed away after a lengthy battle with leukemia.

In the last two years, we’ve seen several Kona records broken into pieces. But is the fastest still yet to come?

After three rounds of voting, it's time to announce the winners!

We're down to two men and two women. It's time to name a King and Queen of the Ironman World Championship!

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

The second week in October has traditionally been triathlon’s unofficial Interbike, but there’s more behind the missing gear than just an event cancellation.

When their plans to race the Ironman World Championships were scrapped, Carly and Nick decided the date was perfect for a wedding.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're pitting the race's legends against each other to crown a King and Queen of Kona.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

These athletes have all been crowned Ironman world champions, some of them several times, but what are they doing now—and what do they think Kona will be like next year?

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're pitting the race's legends against each other to crown a King and Queen of Kona.

In honor of what would have been Ironman World Championship race week, we're checking in with former podium finishers to find out some of their Kona favorites.

Thirteen years ago this month, Chrissie Wellington won her first Ironman World Championship as a relative unknown, sending shockwaves through the sports world. Here’s a look back at the race that has been called the biggest upset in Ironman Hawaii history.

In this virtual iron-distance event you have one week to complete the full 140.6—and the chance to win daily raffle prizes.

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the rescheduled events are officially off.

Pro purses and World spots will reflect how many pros are able to compete in a race—when there are races again.

The Big Island and Kailua-Kona have kept COVID-19 at bay, but now face economic challenges without tourists. What will triathletes see when Ironman eventually returns?

Kona 2020 will be rescheduled to February 2021—and a date for the 70.3 World Championships is still TBD.

A few races have been added to the 2020 Kona qualifying window.

An amazing day of racing produced some equally amazing photos.

Hoffman turned in a 2:43:08 marathon--the second fastest of the day--to run his way from 14th off the bike to fourth at the finish line.

Here's a look at some basic stats about the field, as well as some images from photographer Rocky Arroyo.

We camped out just past the Kona finish line as the sun was setting to ask athletes one question: What fueled you to the finish? Their answers were funny, heartbreaking, and totally candid. 

"If I'm off my game, they're going to make me pay for it and they did."

Sebastian Kienle is happy to be back on the Kona podium, but it's clearly a bit bittersweet for the German—who claimed the world title in 2014.

What happened to the pros who didn’t finish?

As is tradition, Bob Babbitt chatted with the top finishers of the Ironman World Championship out at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.

She finished in 3rd two years ago, and put down another great race to finish on the podium again at Kona 2019. Sarah gives Bob Babbitt her impressions of the day, and talked about why this race suits her so well.

The 2014 Ironman World Champion had a great day, getting on the podium in Kona again at the 2019 event. Sebi takes Bob Babbitt through his day, and gives us his impressions of the race.

Bob Babbitt interviews Lucy Charles-Barclay about digging deep during her rollercoster of a race to take second place.

Australia's Sarah Crowley shares how her day played out to give her a third-place finish at the Ironman World Championship.

Bob Babbitt interviews Timothy O'Donnell, men's second-place finisher, about joining the elite sub-8 group in Kona.

Bob Babbitt interviews Anne Haug, the 2019 Ironman World Champion.

How does it feel to be back on top? Bob Babbitt interviews 2019 Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno.

Great Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay led most of the day at the 2019 Ironman World Championship.

It’s race week in Kona! Can’t make it to the Big Island? Only have a minute? Recap the action here!

We all thought we knew what would happen, but Kona once again proved to be predictably unpredictable.

The German put together a 54:09 swim, a 4:50:18 bike, and a 2:51:07 marathon to claim her first Ironman world title in 8:40:10.

The now three-time Ironman world champion has a new appreciation for racing success after a tough couple of years.

Last year was all about the conditions, 2019 was all about the competition.

The American had a rough lead up to the 2019 Ironman World Championship, but he persevered and turned in a stellar race to finish second in 7:59:40.

After a tough performance in 2018, American Heather Jackson put together a solid all-around performance on Saturday to earn the fourth top-five Kona finish of her Ironman career.

The 2019 Ironman World Championship saw plenty of drama for both the men's and women's races, with Germany's Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug ultimately taking the titles.

Last year's third-place finisher Anne Haug used a 2:51:07 marathon to earn the first Ironman world title of her career on a day that saw four-time winner Daniela Ryf struggle from start to finish.

On a dramatic day at the 2019 Ironman World Championship, Germany's Jan Frodeno returned to the top of the podium in course-record style. He becomes the fifth male to win three Kona titles.

It’s race week in Kona! Can’t make it to the Big Island? Only have a minute? Recap the action here!

The bike brand that came out ahead for 2019 is...

Get a close-up look at the unique TriRig Omni of American Matt Russell.

Bike check-in served as the final task before athletes headed home and got one more nervous night of sleep before race morning.

We get first looks at brand new tri gear from the Hawaii Ironman World Championships.

The father of three approaches the biggest race of the year with a balanced perspective.

On location in Kona, senior editor Chris Foster brings viewers down Ali'i, up to the Queen K, out to the Energy Lab, and back to the finish line.

The Kona bike course record holder is a serious threat for the Ironman World Championship crown.

The American is one to watch on Saturday. He shares how he's coping with his first Kona race week, what advice he's gotten from other pros, and what result will equal success for him.

The athlete known as "angry bird" has won this year four years in a row and looks to be in top form to go after number five on Saturday.

Matt Russell talks about last year's big Kona finish, his struggles since his 2017 Kona accident, and his season so far.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist is making his debut at the Ironman World Championship.

With her lightning-fast swim, two-time Kona runner-up Lucy Charles-Barclay will look to ride off the front using this Specialized Shiv.

The Ironman champ and two-time Kona runner-up dishes on nutritional bloopers, what she's most looking forward to this year, and her Kona entourage.

The always-positive Linsey Corbin is fresh off of a victory at Ironman Wisconsin. It's a strategy that earned her a top-10 finish last year, and she's hoping for the same in 2019.

After missing Kona last year due to injury, Ben Hoffman returns to the Big Island with a renewed appreciation for it all—and with a new superfan in his cheer squad.

Get a look at the unique bike (and specifically, custom cockpit) Cam Wurf will ride on Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

Senior editor Chris Foster brings viewers along the Queen K to the turnaround at Hawi and back.

"Ideal conditions for me would be the exact opposite from last year. Very windy and not very fast."

But the two-time Olympic gold medalist isn’t necessarily willing to sit back.

In this interview with Bob Babbitt, top paratriathlete Jason Fowler breaks down the handcycle field for the 2019 Ironman World Championship race.

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Bob Babbitt interviews Brent and Kyle Pease, aka "The Pease Brothers."

This is Kaisa’s final Kona as a pro. How is she feeling going in to her last Ironman World Championship, ending her career as a professional triathlete?