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IRONMAN Australia

Sun, 18 Oct 2026IRONMAN Australia, Port Macquarie

Overview

Experience IRONMAN Australia: a 3.8 km river swim with an iconic weir crossing, a bike ride through Australian countryside and coastline, and a run through Port Macquarie's heart.
Event summary The original IRONMAN race on Australian shores, IRONMAN Australia has been where it all begins for so many Australian IRONMAN athletes. Join the annual pilgrimage to the race’s home in Port Macquarie, where the usually lowkey town is taken over by IRONMAN for the week.

Race categories

226K

IRONMAN

Schedule

Thursday 15 October 2026

10:00am - 4:00pm · Event Information Open · Town Square, Horton Street 10:00am - 4:00pm · Official IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open · Town Square, Horton Street 10:00am - 4:00pm · Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open · Town Square, Horton Street 10:00am - 4:00pm · Athlete Check-In Open · Mezzanine Floor, Glasshouse, Port Macquarie 10:00am - 4:00pm · IRONKIDS Port Macquarie Check-In Open · Event Information, Town Square, Horton Street

Friday 16 October 2026

6:30am - 8:30am · Practice Swim · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 8:00am-10:00am · Women for Tri Breakfast · Rydges, Port Macquarie 8:30am-9:30am · Legends Function *Invite Only* · Rocksalt at the Marina 10:00am - 6:00pm · Event Information Open · Town Square, Horton Street 10:00am - 6:00pm · Official IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open · Town Square, Horton Street 10:00am - 6:00pm · Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open · Town Square, Horton Street 10:00am - 6:00pm · Athlete Check-In Open · Mezzanine Floor, Glasshouse, Port Macquarie 10:00am - 6:00pm · IRONKIDS Port Macquarie Check-In Open · Event Information, Town Square, Horton Street 4:30pm · IRONMAN Australia Official Opening & Live Race Briefing · IRONMAN Finish Line, Town Green

Saturday 17 October 2026

6:30am - 8:30am · Practice Swim · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 6:30am - 8:30am · Women for Tri Practice Swim · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 8:00am - 8:45am · IRONKIDS Port Macquarie Check-In Open · Event Information, Town Square, Horton Street 9:00am · IRONKIDS Port Macquarie Race Start · Town Square, Horton Street 9:00am - 4:00pm · Event Information Open · Town Square, Horton Street 9:00am - 4:00pm · Official IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open · Town Square, Horton Street 9:00am - 4:00pm · Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open · Town Square, Horton Street 9:30am · IRONKIDS Random Prize Draw · IRONMAN Finish Line, Town Green 10:00am - 3:00pm · Athlete Check-In Open Note: Last chance to Check-In - you must Check-In by 3:00pm TODAY · Mezzanine Floor, Glasshouse, Port Macquarie 10:00am - 4:00pm · Compulsory Bike Racking & Gear Bag Drop Off IRONMAN Australia Athletes · Transition, Westport Park 10:00am - 4:00pm · Compulsory Bike Racking IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Athletes · Transition, Westport Park 10:00am- 4:00pm · Event Information Open · Transition, Westport Park 11:00am · IRONMAN Australia Transition Tours · Transition, Westport Park 12:00pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Transition Tours · Transition, Westport Park 1:00pm · IRONMAN Australia Transition Tours · Transition, Westport Park 1:30pm · Pro Athlete Briefing (Professional Athletes Only) · Rydges Hotel, Port Macquarie 2:00pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Transition Tours · Transition, Westport Park 3:00pm · IRONMAN Australia Transition Tours · Transition, Westport Park 3:30pm · IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Transition Tours · Transition, Westport Park

Sunday 18 October 2026

4:45am - 6:15am · Transition Open & Compulsory Helmet Check - IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Athletes · Transition, Westport Park 4:45am - 6:15am · Street Gear Bag Drop Off - IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Athletes · Northern End of Transition 4:45am - 7:00am · Transition Open & Compulsory Helmet Check - IRONMAN Australia Athletes · Transition, Westport Park 4:45am - 7:00am · Street Gear Bag Drop Off - IRONMAN Australia Athletes · Northern End of Transition 4:45am - 7:00am · Personal Needs Bag Drop Off - IRONMAN Australia Athletes · Northern End of Transition 4:45am - 5:30pm · Transition Event Information Open · Transition, Westport Park 6:10am · IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Pro Male Race Start · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 6:15am · IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Pro Female Race Start · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 6:20am · IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Para Open Division Race Start · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 6:25am · IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Age Group Rolling Race Start · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 7:10am · IRONMAN Australia Para Open Division Race Start · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 7:15am · IRONMAN Australia Age Group Rolling Race Start · Westport Park Boat Ramp, Hastings River 9:00am - 11:00pm · Town Square Event Information Open · Town Square, Horton Street 9:00am - 5:00pm · Official IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open · Town Square, Horton Street 9:00am - 5:00pm · Sport & Lifestyle Expo Open · Town Square, Horton Street 9:00am - 12:35am · Street Gear Bag Area Open · Finish Line, Town Green Approx: 9:56am · First IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Pro Male Finisher Expected · Finish Line, Town Green Approx: 10:24am · First IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Pro Female Finisher Expected · Finish Line, Town Green 12:30pm - 5:30pm · Compulsory Bike Collection - IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie Athletes · Transition, Westport Park Approx: 4:20pm · First IRONMAN Australia Finisher Expected · Finish Line, Town Green 4:00pm · Awards and 2027 Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Roll Down Ceremony · Glasshouse, Port Macquarie 5:30pm - 10:30pm · Bike Collection - IRONMAN Australia Athletes · Transition, Westport Park 5:30pm - 10:30pm · Bike & Run Transition Gear Bag Collection - IRONMAN Australia Athletes (Note: Personal Needs Bags will only be available Monday for Collection) · Transition, Westport Park

Monday 19 October 2026

Approx: 12:40am · Expected Last Finisher / Race Closes · IRONMAN Finish Line, Town Green 8:00am - 2:00pm · Official IRONMAN Merchandise Store Open · Town Square, Horton…
Route

Swim

River

Bike

Rolling

Run

Flat

Typical race-day conditions

Air 15–24 °C · Water 23 °C

Swim course

- 3.8km The first leg of your IRONMAN Australia journey will take place in the calm and protected waters of the Hastings River as you tackle a very unique 3.8km ROKA swim. This single lap course will start at Westport Park and head North. Around 1km in, you will pass under the Park Street bridge before you get to the famous weir crossing. You will then turn around, head back over the weir, turn South down the Hastings River and complete one last turnaround before heading back into Westport Park towards T1.

Bike course

- 180km After exiting transition, you will head West onto the bike course via Hastings River Drive before turning left onto Winery Drive for a short out and back to Cassegrain Wines. You will then rejoin Hastings River Drive heading North, riding over the Pacific Highway and through the Blackmans Point interchange. Taking a left onto Telegraph Point Road and then onto Pembrooke Road through the scenic townships and rolling hills, you will then turn around prior to Stoney Creek Bridge. Riding back into town, you will reconnect with Hastings River Drive, where you will begin your second lap in front of The Big Oyster. Once your second lap is complete at approximately 103km, you will continue along Hastings River Drive, passing tantalisingly close to transition as you begin your way to the Southern two lap section. You will hit a few more rolling hills along Ocean Drive while taking in the…

Run course

- 42.2km Your stunning four-lap HOKA run course will start by heading East. You will pass the finish line before heading towards Town Beach and then running back down the iconic breakwall where you will experience the cheers and support from locals, loved ones, and TriClubbers. You will then head South down the brand new path alongside the gently flowing Kooloonbung Creek turning around in the green shady park and passing the giant Goanna. Once you pass across the front of Westport Park, you will start to head North to the turnaround at the start of Settlement Point Road. Make sure you go beyond the IRONMAN 70.3 Port Macquarie run turn which is just short of the IRONMAN Australia turn. Then, head back the way you came to complete your first of four laps. On the fourth lap, get ready to bring it home as you approach the famous red carpet at the Town Green to hear those four famous words…
Update history

  1. 3 Oct 2026

    Venue changed: Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia → IRONMAN Australia, Port Macquarie

  2. 3 Oct 2026

    Time changed: 18 October at 0:00 → 18 October at 4:00

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