Overview
Race the flat, fast IRONMAN Florida course in Panama City Beach. Enjoy an ocean swim, scenic bike ride, and spectator-filled run. Perfect for PRs!
Escape to the Emerald Coast From one of the flattest run courses on the IRONMAN Circuit, the longest consecutively running IRONMAN event in North America, to the breathtaking coastal views of the Florida Panhandle, this vacation destination is ideal for PR Seekers and First-Timers alike. End your year on a high note and escape to the Emerald Coast.
Race categories
226K
IRONMAN
- Schedule
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
1 PM - 5 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (There is NO Race Day Check-In.) · Aaron Bessant Park 1 PM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience PLAYTRI Bike Store & Tech Service Center Information Tent/Lost & Found VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Aaron Bessant Park 1 PM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Aaron Bessant Park 1:30 PM · Swim Stage Talk · Aaron Bessant Park 2 PM · Athlete Briefing · Aaron Bessant Park 3 PM - 4 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire & Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 4 PM · Athlete Briefing · Aaron Bessant Park 4 PM - 5 PM · ROUVY Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge ExperienceThursday, November 5, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (There is NO Race Day Check-In.) AWA Priority Check-In ends at 12 PM. · Aaron Bessant Park 9 AM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience PLAYTRI Bike Store & Tech Service Center Information Tent/Lost & Found VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Aaron Bessant Park 9 AM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Aaron Bessant Park 11 AM · Athlete Briefing · Aaron Bessant Park 12 PM - 1 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire & Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 12:30 PM · Nutrition Stage Talk · Aaron Bessant Park 1 PM · First Timer Q&A · Aaron Bessant Park 2 PM · Athlete Briefing and Welcome Ceremony · Aaron Bessant Park 4 PM - 5 PM · ROUVY Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge ExperienceFriday, November 6, 2026
8 AM · Shake Out Run hosted by Hammer Down Multisport Club · Aaron Bessant Park 9 AM - 11 AM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (There is NO Race Day Check-In.) · Aaron Bessant Park 9 AM - 3 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience PLAYTRI Bike Store & Tech Service Center Information Tent/Lost & Found VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Aaron Bessant Park 9 AM - 3 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Aaron Bessant Park 9 AM - 3 PM · Mandatory Bike & Gear Check-In · Pier Park West Parking Lot 10 AM - 11 AM · NIRVANA Flat Tire & Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 11 AM · Athlete Briefing · Aaron Bessant Park 12 PM - 1 PM · ROUVY Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 1 PM · Spanish Athlete Briefing · Aaron Bessant Park 2 PM · Athlete Briefing · Aaron Bessant Park 5 PM · Magic Hour: Finish Line Photo Op · Aaron Bessant ParkSaturday, November 7, 2026 - Race Day!
4 AM - 5:15 AM · Transition Open · Pier Park West Parking Lot 5:40 AM · Pro Swim Start · Russell-Fields Pier 5:55 AM · Age Group Swim Start · Russell-Fields Pier 9 AM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent/Lost & Found · Aaron Bessant Park 9 AM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Aaron Bessant Park 5:30 PM - 12 AM · Bike & Gear Check-Out · Pier Park West Parking Lot 10 PM - 12 AM · Hero Hour Finish Line Party · Finish LineSunday, November 8, 2026
7 AM - 12 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent / Lost & Found · Aaron Bessant Park 7 AM - 12 PM · Official IRONMAN Store and Medal Engraving · Aaron Bessant Park 9 AM · Awards Ceremony & 2027 IRONMAN World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Ceremony Automatic Qualifiers need to be present during the Awards Ceremony to claim their slot with their award. Slot Allocation/Rolldown for the remaining age group “Performance Pool Slots” will begin immediately following Awards. Be early! Must be present to claim a slot. · Aaron Bessant Park 2 PM - 4 PM · Volunteer Ceremony · Aaron Bessant Park- Route
Swim
Ocean
Bike
Flat
Run
Flat
Typical race-day conditions
Air 16–27 °C · Water 22 °CSwim course
Featuring crystal clear water, athletes will begin their journey in the Gulf for this two-lap swim around the Russel-Fields Pier. Athletes will have a short beach run between laps, with a water aid station. Strong currents, riptides, and occasional marine life are possible; a universal flag system is used locally. The swim course is in a clockwise direction, and water temperatures are typically in the low 70°F (low 20°C) range, making it wet suit legal. Once the swim is complete, athletes run up the beach and under a freshwater shower before entering transition.Bike course
The one-lap course is known to be flat and fast as it traverses the intercoastal waterways into Pine Log State Forest, but don't be surprised to encounter some rolling hills. As the day progresses light winds will challenge you on your return to transition. Expect a fast bike split and be prepared to stay in your aerobars, as that's where you will stay for the majority of the ride.Run course
The 26.2-mile, two-lap course traverses the coast and features scenic views and vibrant cheering sections. It’s one of the flattest run courses on the IRONMAN circuit, is filled with breathtaking views of the emerald coast waters along the shoreline and capped in dramatic fashion with huge crowds at the spectator-friendly finish line in Pier Park.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Panama City Beach, FL, United States → IRONMAN Florida, Panama City Beach
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 7 November at 0:00 → 7 November at 4:00
IRONMAN Florida
Sat, 7 Nov 2026