IRONMAN Florida
November 7, 2026
Pier Park / Aaron Bessant Park (Finish & Race Village) · Panama City, United States
About
Surrounded by the emerald green waters of the Gulf, IRONMAN Florida features one of the flattest run courses on the IRONMAN Circuit and is the longest consecutively running IRONMAN event in North America. The ocean swim, flat bike, and flat run make it ideal for PR seekers and first-timers seeking a fast, scenic course along the Florida Panhandle.
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Start
Pier Park / Aaron Bessant Park (Finish & Race Village)
Entry fee
$1,086.00 USD (all-in: $992 entry + $94.11 fees)
Weather
Mild 22°C
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IRONMAN Florida
Your readiness
Top finishers
- 1Reilly🇺🇸8:25:33
Why this race
- Full-distance Ironman branded race
- Longest consecutively running Ironman in North America
- Globally recognized Ironman series event
If you like Ironman Cozumel or Ironman Lake Placid, you'll like this one.
Pack this
- Wetsuit (legal if water ≤24.5°C), goggles, and timing-chip ankle strap
- Tri bike with race-checked tires, helmet, cycling shoes, spare tubes/CO2
- Run kit: visor, race belt with bib, lightweight socks, lubed run shoes
- Nutrition: ~90g carbs/hr in gels plus electrolyte tabs for 500ml flasks
- Photo ID, USAT license, signed waivers, and Athlete Guide wristband
What you should know
- Overall cutoff is 17 hours from wave start; swim, bike, and run intermediate cutoffs apply — check the Athlete Guide.
- Mandatory in-person athlete check-in and bike/gear-bag drop the day prior; no race-morning bike racking.
- Gulf swim can have chop and currents; sight buoys early and expect a beach run-up between loops.
- Flat bike course is exposed to crosswinds; drafting (12m rule) is strictly enforced by motorbike referees.
- Mild but humid November conditions; sun exposure on the two-loop run is high — use every aid station.
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