Kona

We often highlight the accomplishments of those who make it to the sport's biggest race, but what about the loved ones who support the dream?

"If you want it enough you will find a way to make it happen.”

Whether you’re in Kona to race, spectate or kick back, you won’t want to miss these special spots.

"Love what you get to do every day to get to Kona. And accept your story. Love your story. It will be different from everyone else's."

If history tells us anything, there are four men who have the best odds at taking the 2017 Kona crown.

Germany's Jan Frodeno and Switzerland's Daniela Ryf are the heavy favorites and will each be racing for their third Ironman world titles in a row.

Sometimes after a disappointing race, a better one might be right around the corner.

I’m on a plane to Augusta 70.3, with less than four weeks to go to Kona!

Four-time Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington of Great Britain will be honored during race week on the Big Island.

Cancer couldn’t kill Teri Griege’s dream.

In a weekly series leading up to the Ironman World Championship the 140.6 champ will address training, racing, nutrition, mental prep, and gear.

Kona contender Rachel Joyce propelled herself up the Kona Pro Ranking list with a victory at Ironman Mont-Tremblant.

Thorsten Radde, looks at what it will take for Rachel Joyce to nab a spot—and what she’ll be capable of if she makes it to the race in October.

After a couple of tough years filled with on-and-off injuries, Australian Joe Gambles is feeling healthy and has already had a big year.

This month, Kris Klotzbach will celebrate her four-year work anniversary at her job, and so far, she has not once driven her car to the office.

To improve on her third-place finish from a year ago, Jackson aims to satisfy her Kona qualification standard with a finish at Ironman Boulder Sunday.

Marni Sumbal’s eats for going long.

The 36-year-old hopes to come back to Kona stronger than ever and “be able to stand on top of the podium being a mom as well as a triathlete.”

When this doctor crossed her 12th Ironman finish line, she got a huge surprise—and learned a valuable lesson.

Ironman's ageless It Girl returns to Kona to literally write her final chapter.

Patrick Lange’s breakthrough performance in the 2016 edition of Kona was arguably the biggest story from the sport’s biggest race.

Thankfully, there are a few alternative paths to Kona that don’t involve finishing at the top of your age group.

Collegiate racer and Kona’s top American age-grouper, Matthew Appleby, shares how he fuels for long- and short-course racing.

Beachbody’s “Make Me an Ironman” contest gives six everyday athletes the celebrity experience.

Lionel Sanders set the fastest M-Dot time ever when he posted an insane 7:44:29 at Ironman Arizona. So why's he skipping the sport's biggest race?

Alistair Brownlee revealed over the weekend that he plans to jump up to long-distance triathlon.

We chat with 12 of the Kona qualifiers from Tempe to get their advice on earning the right to race at the Ironman World Championship.

After processing all of the images gathered from the big race, Phillips compiled his favorite snaps to share with the Triathlete.com audience.

We caught up with Corbin to hear about her recent Kona performance, her reasons for closing out the season in the Caribbean and her top tips for tackling a windy bike course.

Heather Jackson has touched down in another tropical paradise, Aruba, where she’ll compete in the inaugural Challenge Aruba Half on Sunday.

Mark Allen's 1989 (Iron War) 2:40:04 run course record stood for 27 years and he was on hand to watch Germany's Patrick Lange break it.

American Jesse Thomas shares his impressions of his first time racing the Ironman World Championship.

American Tim O'Donnell didn't have the finish he was hoping for, but he says he's proud of how he fought through the day and gambled to go for the win.

The Kona Beer Mile is like bizarro Ironman World Championships, writes Chis Foster.

Switzerland's Daniela Ryf dominated the 2016 Ironman World Championship.

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Daniela Ryf chats about overcoming pre-race doubts, racing up front all alone and breaking the course record.

Germany's Jan Frodeno chats about defending his Ironman World Championship title despite not feeling great throughout the race.

Daniela Ryf not only surprised the triathlon world by breaking the course record of 8:52 by an incredible six minutes, she also surprised herself.

Daniela Ryf dominated the women's race from start to finish to establish a new course record and defend her title.

Mirinda Carfrae is a three-time champion at this Kona race, but the emergence of Switzerland's Daniela Ryf proved to be too much

Ryf dominated from start to finish to earn her second-straight Ironman World Championship title.

Germans dominated the day in Kona.

A list of 40 helpful facts to know before watching the 2016 Ironman World Championship on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Don’t embarrass yourself by being the ironfan blindly calling out, “Who is that?!” at your Ironman viewing party; be the one to educate them.

The three-time Ironman world champion took a minute to chat with us and share who he thinks will shine in the professional races.

After two fourth-place Kona finishes, triathlon’s lone wolf ditches some questionable strategies for a more scientific approach to long-distance glory.

A close-up look at the new Diamondback Andean Michael Weiss will ride on Saturday.

Photographer Paul Phillips captured these images of Kona's professionals before they gathered for the all-important professional technical meeting.

The Australian says her goal is to turn in a well-rounded race.

Kona during Ironman Season is a lot of things—it’s stressful, it’s hot, it’s intense, it’s a little vain. It can also be super weird.

In July of 2016, triathlon announcer Sean English was diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 cancer.

The 19th edition of the Kona Underpants Run is in the books!

Out on the course, the Japanese fans’ presence is felt more than anyone else.

Raelert discusses how he's feeling after a tough 2016 and a late Kona validation.

Jan Frodeno says that the marathon is the area where his confidence has grown the most over the full 140.6 distance.

Your feet hurt, your back hurts, you’re soaked in sweat and the chafing is out of control, but you’re no Ironman: You’re an Ironspectator.

A look at the Ventum One bike American Meredith Kessler will ride on at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

Photographer Paul Phillips went up and down the Queen K and around town today, Wednesday, Oct. 5, to capture these images of the pre-race action.

The 2015 Ironman world champion says the race one month ago taught her to never give up.

American Jesse Thomas will tackle the Ironman World Championship for the first time on Saturday aboard this Dimond Marquise.

Get an inside look at how Mirinda Carfrae has prepared for this year’s race.

The official Ironman World Championship race week kicked off on Tuesday with the IronKids Keiki Dip 'n Dash and the Parade of Nations.

Both Canadians Heather and Trevor Wurtele will be on the Ironman World Championship start line this Saturday.

Two-time Ironman 70.3 world champion Melissa Hauschildt is finally getting her chance to make a start in Kona.

If you can make the journey out to the boat, you’re rewarded with a shot of espresso and oftentimes some free swag.

The P5X is a radical departure from anything Cervélo has designed in the past and took three years to develop.

Australia's Luke McKenzie says that he wants to prove to himself that his second-place in 2013 was no fluke.

Two-time Ironman 70.3 world champion Melissa Hauschildt will take on Kona for the first time aboard this Specialized S-WORKS Shiv.

American professionals Jesse Thomas and Meredith Kessler share their pre- and post-race meals, nutrition strategies, lessons from the sport and more!

A look at the custom-designed Cannondale Slice American Heather Jackson will race on at this weekend's Ironman World Championship.

No place in Kona better captures that energy than Dig Me Beach (an unofficial name).

Linsey Corbin is back for her 10th attempt at this iconic race and says she has new appreciation for being able to make the start on Saturday.

70.3 world champ Tim Reed let us tag along for his Sunday, Oct. 2, workouts, which consisted of run, bike and swim.

Tim O'Donnell will race aboard this hand-painted Trek 9 Series Speed Concept at Saturday's Ironman World Championship.

The 31-year-old and his coach Matt Dixon believe his best years as an Ironman athlete are ahead of him, so they're using this year as a learning experience.

Tim Reed of Australia will ride this custom-painted Trek 9 Series Speed Concept bike on Saturday in Kona.

At last year's Ironman World Championship American Sarah Piampiano was 38th out of the water, 17th off of the bike and seventh at the finish line.

American Tim O'Donnell says that his third-place Kona finish in 2015 has given him the confidence that he knows he can win this race.

Get the first look at the bike American Linsey Corbin will race at her 10th Ironman World Championship.

Jesse Thomas used to think Kona was crazy. He still does. But this year he’ll join the crazy—on his own terms.

Ironman today revealed the 103 professionals who were offered and accepted slots to October 8’s Ironman World Championship.

The former collegiate soccer player's key to success? Keep it fun and balanced.