Overview
Race the flat, fast IRONMAN Texas course in The Woodlands. Enjoy a lake swim, closed-road bike ride, and spirited run. Perfect for personal bests!
The Big Show Everything is bigger in the Lone Star State. Whether it be the epic belt buckle medals, or the athlete's aspirations that take on this storied race. For over 10 years, the athletes’ choice for best run course experience in North America has offered an epic season-starting moment that will test your limits and push yourself to new heights in a destination filled with distinctive charm, natural beauty, and epic finish line moments. Athletes will start their journey in The Woodlands with a 2.4-mile, spectator-lined lake swim, cruise at their own volition for a 112-mile ride on mostly closed roads, and embrace the Texas faithful on one of the most spirited 26.2-mile runs in North America. Come see what you're made of at the North American Championship. Come and Take it.
Race categories
226K
IRONMAN
- Schedule
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1 PM - 5 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Waterway Parking Lot 1 PM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience Information Tent PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center VIP Credential Pick-Up · Waterway Parking Lot 1 PM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Waterway Parking Lot 2 PM · Athlete Briefing (English) · Waterway Parking Lot 3 PM · Athlete Briefing (Spanish) · Waterway Parking Lot 4 PM · Rouvy Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 6:30 PM · Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Welcome Hoppy Hour Presented by IRONMAN Foundation · Kirby Ice House - The WoodlandsThursday, April 16, 2026
8 AM · IRONMAN Shake Out Run with Natasha Van Der Merwe and Shokz · Waterway Parking Lot 9 AM - 5 PM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up (AWA Priority Check-In Ends at 12 PM) · Waterway Parking Lot 9 AM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience Information Tent PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center VIP Credential Pick-Up · Waterway Parking Lot 9 AM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Waterway Parking Lot 10 AM · First Timers Q&A · Waterway Parking Lot 10:30 AM · Swim Course Tips / Natasha Van Der Merwe · Waterway Parking Lot 11 AM · Athlete Briefing (English) · Waterway Parking Lot 1 PM · Experience Oman IRONMAN Pro Series Panel · Marriott Hotel - Waterway 6 & 7 Room 1 PM · Athlete Briefing (English) · Waterway Parking Lot 2 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 3 PM · Athlete Briefing (Spanish) · Waterway Parking Lot 4 PM · Rouvy Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 5:30 PM · Welcome Banquet Free entry for athletes. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for friends and family. · Marriott HotelFriday, April 17, 2026
7 AM - 9 AM · Practice Swim ( Athletes MUST check in on Wednesday or Thursday to participate. Athletes will not be permitted to enter the water after 8:45 AM or without a timing chip) · North Shore Park 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM · Mat Pilates Class hosted by lululemon Ambassador * Bring your own mat or towel · Waterway Parking Lot 9 AM - 3 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience Information Tent PLAYTRI Triathlon Store & Tech Service Center VIP Credential Pick-Up · Waterway Parking Lot 9 AM - 3 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Waterway Parking Lot 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM · Athlete Check-In & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Waterway Parking Lot 10 AM - 4 PM · Mandatory Bike & Gear Bag Check-In · Town Green Park 10:30 AM · Race Day Nutrition · Waterway Parking Lot 11 AM · Athlete Briefing (English) · Waterway Parking Lot 12 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 1 PM · Athlete Briefing (English & Spanish) · Waterway Parking Lot 2 PM · Rouvy Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience 4 PM - 5 PM · Magic Hour - Finish Line Photo Op · Finish Line (Waterway Ave)Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Race Day!
5 AM - 6:15 AM · Transition Area Open · Town Green Park 5 AM - 6:30 AM · Drop Personal Needs Bags & Morning Clothes Bag · North Shore Park 6:25 AM · Pro Male Swim Start · North Shore Park 6:31 AM · Pro Female Swim Start · North Shore Park 6:38 AM · XC/Para Swim Start · North Shore Park 6:40 AM · Age Group Rolling Start · North Shore Park 9 AM - 1 AM (Sun.) · Morning Clothes Bag Pick-Up · 150 Yards South of the Finish Line 10 AM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Watch Party · Waterway Parking Lot 12 PM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Experience · Waterway Parking Lot 12 PM - 7 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Waterway Parking Lot 5:50 PM - 1 AM (Sun.) · Mandatory Bike & Gear Check-Out · Town Green Park 10PM - 12 AM · Finish Line Party (Heroes Hour) · Finish Line (Waterway Ave)Sunday, April 19, 2026
7 AM - 12 PM · IRONMAN Village Information Tent · Waterway Parking Lot 7 AM - 12 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Waterway Parking Lot 10 AM · Awards Ceremony & Volunteer Appreciation Banquet 2026 IRONMAN World Championship Slot Allocation/Rolldown Free entry for athletes. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for friends and family. 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. · Marriott Hotel- Route
Swim
Lake
Bike
Flat
Run
Rolling
Typical race-day conditions
Air 20–30 °C · Water 23 °CSwim course
Athletes will start the 2.4-mile lake swim at North Shore Park and dip down into Lake Woodlands before heading through a spectator-lined canal toward the finish at Town Green Park. The swim is point-to-point with only one turnaround. Because the freshwater lake maintains an average temperature of 74 degrees, be prepared to swim with or without a wetsuit.Bike course
Athletes will start their 112-mile journey by navigating part of The Woodlands, then enter Northern Harris County. Once in Harris County, athletes will navigate two loops on the Hardy Toll Road. Do not worry about the tolls; we have you covered! The majority of the course is closed to traffic and should make for a fast, flat course due to the minimal elevation. Cyclists should be prepared to encounter some wind and be sure to wear sunscreen because this portion of the bike course is entirely exposed. Although there is often wind, the flat course is known for its lightning-fast bike times.Run course
The 26.2-mile, three-lap run course is one of the most spirited on the circuit thanks to an incredible spectator base. This is best exhibited by Hippie Hollow, an area with tie-dye banners, twinkling lights, and costumed performers that becomes even more magical after the sun sets. The run takes place around Lake Woodlands and concludes with a spectacular finish on Waterway Ave.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: The Woodlands, TX, United States → IRONMAN Texas, The Woodlands
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 24 April at 0:00 → 24 April at 4:00
IRONMAN Texas
Sat, 24 Apr 2027