The Ironman World Championship will be held outside of Hawaii for the first time in its 40-plus history, race officials announced today.

The next edition of the grueling triathlon featuring a 2.6-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run will move to St. George, Utah, and be held May 7, 2022, Ironman announced this morning in collaboration with Utah and Hawaii officials.

Ironman competition pushed back to next February

The Ironman World Championship has once again been rescheduled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ironman, in conjunction with Hawaii officials, announced this morning that the Supersapiens Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona will now be held Feb. 5, 2022. It had been scheduled for Oct. 9.

2021 Ironman World Championship Event

Big Island of Hawaii

Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021

Location: Kailua-Kona, HI

Big Island Iron Man

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Professional and age-group triathletes from around the world dream of racing on IRONMAN’s main stage- the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. The very best will embark on a 140.6-mile journey that presents the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit. Through decades of stellar athlete performances, inspirational participants and emotional memories, the IRONMAN World Championship has etched a reputation as the pinnacle of the triathlon landscape and an iconic global sporting event.

The legendary course that takes athletes through the barren lava fields that the Island of Hawai`i provides the setting for the ultimate test of strength, grit and heart while calling upon athletes to find the spirit of aloha within themselves.