(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will host the full-distance IRONMAN Triathlon for the first time in Da Nang on May10, 2026, said a press conference on Wednesday.
 Organizers of IRONMAN Triathlon at the press conference (Photo: Organizing Committee) |
This competition will be run in parallel with the IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang, which has become an annual hallmark of the city since 2015.
The 2026 full-distance IRONMAN Triathlon is a world-class endurance sporting event, expected to attract a large number of athletes from around the globe.
The competition will include a 3.8 km swim (2 laps) in the sea at East Sea Park; a 180 km bike ride (2 laps), starting from Vo Nguyen Giap Street, crossing Thuan Phuoc Bridge and passing through suburban areas; and a 42.2 km run (4 laps) along the coastline, finishing at East Sea Park.
 Athletes competing at the IRONMAN 70.3 Da Nang in 2025 (Photo: Organizing Committee) |
The sporting event aims to promote Da Nang’s image and offers international athletes a chance to experience the culture, country, and people of Vietnam. IRONMAN Vietnam 2026 will award outstanding athletes with slots at the 2026 IRONMAN® World Championship.
Official registration opens on September 25, 2025, with detailed information available at: https://www.ironman.com/races/im-vietnam.