Overview
Race the iconic IRONMAN Wisconsin course with a lake swim, hilly bike ride, and challenging run. Finish at the state capitol with roaring fans!
Your Capitol Moment Madison is where unforgettable moments are made, culminating in Your Capitol Moment. With the iconic State Capitol as your finish line backdrop, this race has become a rite of passage in the triathlon community. For decades, athletes have crossed the finish line in Madison, carried by the unmatched energy of thousands of spectators. From the run up the Helix out of the swim, to the vibrant Verona Festival on the bike, to the downtown run that winds through the legendary Camp Randall Stadium, every mile is powered by community pride and support. This is more than a race; it’s a city-wide embrace that carries you to Your Capitol Moment.
Race categories
226K
IRONMAN
- Schedule
Thursday, September 10, 2026
10 AM - 5 PM · Athlete Check-In · Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas: F, G, I, J 10 AM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Information Tent Bike Store VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up IRONKIDS Fun Run Registration & Packet Pick-Up Massages · Monona Terrace 10 AM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Monona Terrace: Grand Terrace 11 AM · Athlete Briefing · Ballroom A & B 12 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge 1 PM · Venue/Transition Walkthrough · Monona Terrace 2 PM · Athlete Briefing · Ballroom A & B 4 PM - 5 PM · ROUVY Power Hour · IRONMAN Village LoungeFriday, September 11, 2026
8 AM · Shake Out Run · IRONMAN Village Entrance 10 AM - 5 PM · Athlete Check-In (AWA Priority Check-In Ends at 12 PM) · Monona Terrace Hall of Ideas: F, G, I, J 10 AM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Information Tent Bike Store VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up IRONKIDS Fun Run Registration & Packet Pick-Up Massages · Monona Terrace 10 AM - 5 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Monona Terrace: Grand Terrace 11 AM · Nutrition Talk · Ballroom A & B 11:30 AM · Athlete Briefing · Ballroom A & B 12 PM - 12:45 PM · Yoga: Spots are Limited. First Come, First Served. * Please bring your own yoga mat. · Monona Terrace: Community Terrace, Level 2 12:30 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge 1:30 PM · Swim Talk · Ballroom A & B 2 PM · Bike Strategy Talk · Ballroom A & B 3:30 PM · First Timer Briefing · Ballroom A & B 4 PM · Athlete Briefing · Ballroom A & B 4 PM - 5 PM · ROUVY Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge 5 PM · Welcome Ceremony · Ballroom A & BSaturday, September 12, 2026
9 AM - 4:30 PM · IRONKIDS Fun Run Registration & Packet Pick-Up · Monona Terrace: Olin Terrace - 9 AM to 3:30 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd/Capitol Square (100 Block) - 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM 9 AM - 5 PM · IRONMAN Village IRONMAN Village Lounge Information Tent Bike Store VIP Spectator Credential Pick-Up · Monona Terrace 9 AM - 6 PM · Official IRONMAN Store · Monona Terrace: Grand Terrace 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM · Athlete Check-In · Monona Terrace Meeting Rooms: K, L, M 1 PM - 6 PM · Mandatory Bike & Gear Bag Check-In, & Timing Chip Pick-Up · Bike Check-In: Monona Terrace Parking Lot Level 4 Bike Gear Bag Check-In: Ballroom C & D Run Gear Bag Check-In: Hall of Ideas Room F, G, & J Timing Chip Pick-Up: Monona Terrace Parking Lot Level 4 3 PM · NIRVANA Flat Tire/Bike Tech Clinic · IRONMAN Village Lounge 4 PM - 5 PM · ROUVY Power Hour · IRONMAN Village Lounge 5 PM · IRONKIDS Fun Run · Martin Luther King Jr. BlvdSunday, September 13, 2026 - Race Day!
4 AM - 1 AM · Shuttle Bus Service · Alliant Energy Center to Corner of Fairchild & Main 5 AM - 6:45 AM · Transition Area Open · Monona Terrace 5 AM - 6:45 AM · Bike & Run Personal Needs Bag Drop · Main St between Starbucks & Walgreens 7 AM · Age Group Swim Start · Law Park 7 AM - 10 PM · Information Tent/Lost & Found · Olin Terrace at Monona Terrace 8 AM - 5 PM · Shuttle Bus Service to Verona Loop · Corner of Fairchild and Main 8 AM - 6 PM · Official IRONMAN Store & Medal Engraving · Monona Terrace: Grand Terrace 12 PM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Village · Monona Terrace 12 PM - 7 PM · IRONMAN Village Lounge · Monona Terrace 2:30 PM - 1 AM · Post-Race Athlete Food · Finish Line 6 PM - 12:30 AM · Mandatory Bike & Gear Check-Out · Monona TerraceMonday, September 14, 2026
7 AM - 12 PM · IRONMAN Village · Monona Terrace 7 AM - 12 PM · Official IRONMAN Store & Medal Engraving · Monona Terrace: Grand Terrace 9 AM - 10 AM · IRONMAN Celebration Breakfast · Ballroom A, B, C & D 9 AM - 11 AM · Lost & Found · Monona Terrace, Hall of Ideas Room F 9:30 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. · Ballroom A, B, C & D 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM · Volunteer Appreciation Party · Ballroom A & B- Route
Swim
Lake
Bike
Rolling
Run
Hilly
Typical race-day conditions
Air 12–28 °C · Water 24 °CBike course
Once athletes exit the changing area and head to their bikes they will start the 112-mile bike course by mounting their bikes and heading down the Helix. Once on course athletes will navigate south and then west before arriving at the hilly two-lap course, taking them through the farmlands of Wisconsin. Athletes are known to be met on the most challenging of hills with spectators cheering next to them as they reach the peaks. In the town of Verona, athletes are met by crowds lining the streets cheering them on as they start their second loop and then head back to the Monona Terrace. One final push up the Helix at the Monona Terrace and athletes will find the dismount line at the top.Run course
This legendary run course is a spectator-friendly two-lap 26.2-mile course, taking athletes through the streets of downtown Madison. On their journey athletes are taken through the iconic Camp Randall Stadium before heading toward the UW Lakeshore Nature Reserve and running next to University Bay. As you head back toward downtown, you may notice the raucous crowds cheering you on as you run around the Capitol building before starting your second lap or heading toward the finish line.
Update history
3 Oct 2026
Venue changed: Madison, WI, United States → IRONMAN Wisconsin, Madison
3 Oct 2026
Time changed: 12 September at 0:00 → 12 September at 4:00
IRONMAN Wisconsin
Sun, 12 Sept 2027