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Ironman Triathlon. An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile (42.2 km) run, raced in that order and without a break.
What is an Ironman Triathlon? The Ironman Triathlon is an annual long-distance race that is organized by the World Triathlon Corporation and held in Hawaii. The race consists of three ordered events: a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike race and a 26.2 mile marathon run. The event begins at 7 a.m. and competitors are required to cross the finish line by midnight. The idea for the Ironman race originated from the 1977 Oahu Perimeter Relay.