During October of each year professional triathletes from around the world descend upon the Big Island of Hawai’i to participate in the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona. This 140+ mile legendary course takes athletes on a journey through the unique and magical Hawaiian landscapes while putting their body, mind and spirit through the ultimate test. After a three-year break from Hawai`i due to COVID-19, Kona welcomed back this iconic triathlon in October of 2022.
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The Course
For the first year ever, the race was split into two-days, with professional women racing on Thursday, October 6th, and professional men racing on Saturday, October 8. The race order is always the same: Swim > Bike > Run.
Participants of IRONMAN World Championship in Kona Hawaii started the race off this year with the ROKA 2.4 mile open water swim in Kailua Bay. The swim was followed up with the FULGAZ 112-mile bike ride which took racers along the Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway from Kailua-Kona to the turnaround in Hawi (over 5,800′ elevation gain!).
The race then cumulated with the 26.2-mile HOKA run which begins on famous Aliʻi Drive in downtown Kona and heads up Palani Road to Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway. The athletes then complete their entire journey each year to the sound of thousands of spectators lining the streets to cheer them on as they cross the historical Aliʻi Drive finish line.
The IRONMAN World Championship in Kona Hawai’i is considered to be the “absolute pinnacle” of the triathlon arena and has over the years become an iconic global sporting event. There is no doubt that Kona is where champions race.
IRONMAN World Championship in Kona Hawaii Results
Gustav Iden of Norway took the Gold Medal in the Mens Division of Ironman World Championship in Kona Hawaii 2022 with a total race time of 7:40:24. And it was Chelsea Sodaro of the United States that brought home gold in the women’s division with her total time of 8:33:46.
Congrats to all participants of the 2022 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona Hawaii!
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More than 5,000 registered athletes from around the globe converged on the Island of Hawaiʻi for the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship triathlon in 2022. Casago Kona would like to personally extend a very special thank you to all the athletes and their families, as well as the organizers, the volunteers, and workers at the event for making this year’s IRONMAN World Championship in Kona Hawaii such a huge success.
Casago Kona had the absolute please of hosting many of you at our Kailua-Kona Vacation Rental Properties. We truly hope each and everyone of you enjoyed your stay. Mahalo once again for choosing Casago Kona and we look forward to welcoming you back for IRONMAN World Championship in Kona Hawai’i 2023!
IRONMAN World Championship in Kona Hawai’i 2023 Dates
OCTOBER 12 & 14, 2023
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