IRONMAN Australia
Event location
Description
Organiser: IRONMAN
Australia’s longest-standing IRONMAN event returns to the picturesque town of Port Macquarie on 18 October 2026.
This exceptional course presents a distinctive challenge along Port Macquarie’s stunning waterfront and scenic coastal landscapes.
Competitors will swim in the calm, protected waters of the Hastings River, cycle along the breathtaking Pacific Ocean coastline, and run through the vibrant heart of Port Macquarie—famed for its enthusiastic local community support cheering athletes on every step of the way.
For those interested, the IRONMAN 70.3 event also takes place on the same day.
Distances:
3.8K Swim + 180K Bike + 42.2K Run
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