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Kona 2023 Ironman: Everything You Need to Know

The Road to the Ironman World Championship

The Ironman World Championship is the culmination of a year-long journey for triathletes around the globe. Athletes must qualify for the event by completing one of over 40 qualifying races worldwide. The race itself is a grueling 140.6-mile triathlon that consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run. The race is held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

The Contenders

This year's race will feature a field of top triathletes from around the world. The men's race is expected to be a close battle between defending champion Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway and Gustav Iden of Norway. The women's race is also expected to be competitive, with defending champion Anne Haug of Germany looking to repeat.

The Course

The Ironman World Championship course is one of the most challenging in the world. The swim course takes place in the open waters of Kailua Bay. The bike course winds through the lava fields of Hawaii's Kona Coast. The run course is a double loop that takes athletes along the coast and through the town of Kailua-Kona.

Race Day

The Ironman World Championship will take place on October 8, 2023. The race will start at 6:25am HST. Athletes will have 17 hours to complete the course. The finish line is located at the Ali'i Drive finish line in Kailua-Kona.

How to Watch

The Ironman World Championship will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock. The race will also be streamed live on the Ironman website.