IRONMAN Melbourne is one of Australia’s premier long-course triathlon events, held annually on the streets and waterways of Melbourne. The race attracts thousands of athletes from around the world and offers Kona qualifying slots.
Course Overview
- Swim (3.8km) — Open water swim in Port Phillip Bay. Conditions vary; wetsuit-legal in most years.
- Bike (180km) — Multi-lap course through Melbourne’s beach road and bayside suburbs. Relatively flat with consistent headwinds.
- Run (42.2km) — Out-and-back marathon along the foreshore. Spectator-friendly with aid stations every 2km.
Tri Alliance at IRONMAN Melbourne
Every year, Tri Alliance athletes line up at IRONMAN Melbourne after months of race-specific preparation with our coaching team. Our long-course program is built around this race — covering open-water swim confidence, beach road bike preparation, and marathon run pacing.
If you’re targeting IRONMAN Melbourne, speak to a Tri Alliance coach about building your 26–30 week plan for this event.
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