IRONMAN Kona 2025: Complete schedule and activities for the week

Every October, Kona becomes the epicenter of world triathlonFor a full week, professional athletes, age groups, families, and fans fill Ali'i Drive and Hawaii's beaches for a true triathlon party.

It's not just race day that matters: Kona becomes a festival of sport, culture, and community worth experiencing.

El World championship HOMBRE DE HIERRO from Kona 2025 It will be held on Saturday, October 11, but the days leading up to it will be packed with events, training sessions, talks, and celebrations that are part of the tradition.

From the mythical Underpants Run From breakfasts with legends to the parade of nations, the atmosphere is unparalleled.

Official IRONMAN Kona 2025 Weekly Schedule

Saturday October 4

• 07: 00 pm – Opening of the Official IRONMAN Store at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Resort.
• 09: 00 pm – Opening of the main store in the KBR parking lot.
• 07: 30 pm - Kona Town Fun Run, a popular race from Hale Halawai Park.
• 12: 00 - 18: 00 h - Street Eats: festival of food trucks in Kailua Village.

Sunday October 5

• 07: 00 pm - Ho'ala Swim at Kamakahonu Beach. A 3,8km test on the same World Championship route.

Monday October 6

• 07: 00 - 10: 00 h - AG1 Live Aloha Coffee Boat, available until Thursday.
• 07: 00 - 12: 00 h – Free sessions of Active Release Techniques.
• 08: 00 pm – Beginning of the Breakfast With Bob at Huggo's on the Rocks.
• 08: 00 - 11: 00 h - Feisty Triathlon Pop-Up Shop at Kona Canoe Club.
• 18: 00 - 20: 00 h - Heroes of Hawaii, a free cultural event at KBR.

Tuesday October 7

• 07: 00 - 10: 00 h – Floating coffee AG1 Live Aloha.
• 09: 00 - 15: 30 h - Record IRONKIDS Keiki Dip-n-Dash.
• 09: 00 pm - Canadian Kona Breakfast Lisa Bentley.
• 16: 00 pm – Children's race IRONKIDS Keiki Dip-n-Dash.
• 17: 00 pm - Parade of Nations: the traditional flag parade.

Wednesday 8 October

• 06: 45 pm - Shakeout Run Mirinda Carfrae.
• 09: 00 - 16: 00 h – Athlete check-in at KBR.
• 09: 00 pm - Race Briefing (English).
• 13: 00 - 16: 00 h – Career workshop with Lawrence van Lingen.

Thursday October 9

• 07: 15 pm – Meeting at KBR for the Underpants Run.
• 07: 30 pm - Underpants Run, 2-mile charity run.
• 09: 00 pm - Feisty Triathlon Live Show Daniela Ryf.
• 16: 15 pm - Pro Tri News Live Show Kona.
• 18: 00 pm - E Komo Mai Banquet, welcome dinner with history and culture.
• 20: 00 pm - Race Briefing (English).

Friday October 10

• 11: 00 - 18: 00 h – Professional bike check-in at Kailua Pier.
• 11: 30 pm – Check-in Bike and age group helmets.

Saturday, October 11 – Race Day

• 04: 30 pm – Check-in and check-out opening body marking.
• 06: 25 pm - Exit PRO Women.
• 06: 27 pm - Exit PC / ID & Handcycle Women.
• 06: 40 pm – First wave of age groups.
• 23: 00 pm - Magic Hour Final Finishers Celebration, the emotional arrival of the last athletes.

Sunday October 12

• 18: 00 pm - Banquet of Champions, awards ceremony for the best professionals and age groups.
• Time to be confirmed - Panel Feisty Triathlon x Hoka Post-Race.

How to watch IRONMAN Kona 2025 live

Fans will be able to follow all the action of the IRONMAN Kona 2025 through the official broadcast on Iron Man Now (Facebook Watch, YouTube and IRONMAN.com).

The live broadcast begins at the Kailua Pier and continues until midnight, showcasing both the world title fight and the age-group triumphs.

In addition, exclusive content will be offered on social media: interviews, reports from the transition, and real-time videos.

More than a race: culture, community and tradition

Living Kona is much more than racing. From the food trucks in Kailua Village until the Parade of Nations, every day of the week conveys the essence of triathlon and Hawaiian hospitality.

Legendary athletes like Paula Newby-Fraser, Mark Allen o Mirinda Carfrae They are often present at the events, reminding us that Kona is living history.

Those who attend as spectators enjoy it as much as those who compete: strolling along Ali'i Drive, having a acai bowl overlooking the ocean or cheering on the last finishers under the illuminated arch. It's the spirit that makes Kona unique.