• IRONMAN Race Week Events & Road Closure Info

    October 06, 2025
    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!

    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 by Stephen Henderson from 6 pm to 7 pm at IRONMAN Village Stage at Hale Halawai County Pavilion.

    For all the Race Week activities and events, click here!
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    IRONMAN World Championship returns to Kona this Saturday, October 11, with women from around the globe racing and closing the co-host chapter as they once again experience our island’s spirit of aloha.

    To ensure safety for athletes, spectators, and residents, temporary road closures and traffic adjustments will take place throughout race week. Please plan ahead, expect delays, and allow extra travel time.

    Key Road Impacts
    • Ali‘i Drive: Portions closed for athlete transitions, race start, and finish line activities.
    • Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway: Restricted lanes during cycling portions of Saturday's race.
    • Kuakini Highway & Hualālai Road: Temporary closures to accommodate runners and cyclists.

    For the latest closure maps and timing details, please visit www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona/kona-community/road-closures.

    A Friendly Reminder

    As our island welcomes the world, let’s show our community pride:
    • Ride and drive with aloha – slow down, be patient, and respect road officials and volunteers.
    • Share the road – expect more cyclists and pedestrians than usual.
    • Cheer with aloha – encourage athletes and support neighbors impacted by traffic changes.
    Mahalo, Kona!

    Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe and ensures our island shines as the home of the IRONMAN World Championship. Together, we show the world what it means to live and move with aloha.

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    Looking for volunteers: https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona/volunteer