• Kona Community Update: IRONMAN World Championship Race Week Community Events

    October 05, 2026

    It’s race week in Kona! 🌺

     

    The IRONMAN World Championship is back, bringing the world’s toughest triathletes to our shores for a week packed with energy, excitement, and aloha spirit. Race day is this Saturday!

     

    Tuesday, October 6

    Keiki Dip and Dash and Parade of Nations

     

    Don’t miss tomorrow's Keiki Dip and Dash, a fun kid-focused race, and at 5 pm, it's the Parade of Nations, where athletes from around the globe march down Ali‘i Drive in a colorful celebration of endurance and unity. Following the parade, catch AHA! Mele Performance: Music by Na Hoa Kani Pila from 6 pm to 7 pm at IRONMAN Village Stage at Hale Halawai County Pavilion.

     

    Wednesday, October 7

     

    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM AHA! Mele Performance: Music by Mana Grace IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai

     

    Saturday, October 10

    Race day!!!

     

    For all the Race Week activities and events, click here!

    To view road closure map, click here!