The REAL Kona Ironman World Championship Course!

Ironman World Champs has been in Kona since 1982 but getting here is not easy and you can only see so much of the course whilst watching the live coverage! So we thought, for all the spectators and future competitors, we’d show you the REAL Kona course where the race will be won & lost!
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[@gtn]

What are your bucket list races? Let us know 👇

[@pkoster5874]

I see you guys got your bike with you. How did the transport go? Was it do-able with the transfer in mainland US? (asking because in doubt to rent or not for the 70.3 on Hawaii).

[@jacobtygielski1662]

ITU Worlds. And Norseman would be incredible!

[@louisewells6567]

I just arrived and had no issues with my bike arriving. I did the 70.3 in 2021 and again no issues with the bike travel.

[@pkoster5874]

@@louisewells6567 thanks!

[@markankone9362]

Only the norseman

[@lwittrock1]

I've been there twice in 2006 and 2008 and watching this video made me feel like I was back there again. It's amazing how nothing has changed; it looks exactly the same.

[@VirtualTrailRunning]

Beautiful, thanks for showing us some of the views!

[@esoteric404]

thanks for taking us through the course! i hope one day to qualify for it, and then raise the requisite funds to get myself out there lol. looking forward to seeing how the GTN team performs next week!

[@triroo107]

Nice work guys.. ❤ Kona…. Burned into your brain, Literally

[@3WalkingPoles]

That was interesting and the three take aways are: 1. Swim is amazing. 2. Bike and run - mega boring. 3. Visit to Kona is not worth the money. Thanks for the video 🙂

[@VirtualTrailRunning]

Interesting how people have totally different perspectives… to me that run and bike course looked beautiful!

[@marie-louisekarlander2366]

I see this video today 11 months later but it so perfect. On my way out , 4 h bicycle waiting. I will visualize the Kona course. I don’t got windy today but I will make some long hills , rolling course . I got respect for those winds in Kona. Actually I don’t like throwing wind from the side. I think I really need to take a lot nutrition in the turn point before the decent , cause I will not be able to do anything than keep my bike on the road. Also, coming from north of Sweden, I’m far from perfect in hot weather. You are the best Marie-Louise

[@frankgallagher5786]

love the swim shots, sweet memories!

[@gtn]

Glad you like them!

[@frankgallagher5786]

unusual to see rain in the background on dig me beach. was this filmed later in the day?

[@roberttorrey420]

Love these videos

[@gtn]

Thanks!

[@michaelkennedy9064]

Seeing this makes me think how many more races could host the WC without it costing an absolute fortune. I think Ironman has continued to push for more money making it barely a WC and mostly just a race for the rich. I would prefer they move to a rotating location. Reduce the field size and have the AGers on one day and the pros a couple days later

[@endurodadclint5377]

Kona should stay the WC for ever in my eyes. Go back to 2500 male and female athletes on 1 day!

[@23neightdog]

Great vid

[@silviojoseperedacortes7029]

My Bucket list for 2023 Montblanc Ultra Trail in summer and afterwards the Berlin marathon.✌️☀️

[@mike_ro]

Magic Horse! Dream

[@peamanpeaman5144]

The IRONMAN triathlon world championship moved to Kona in February 1981. in 1978, 1979 and 1980 it was held on the island of OAHU. when it moved to Kona it was held in February 1981 once again in February 1982 and then again in October 1982. It has been in October ever cents other than the Covid years🤙

[@michaelhatch1994]

For the not so fast (me) get used to running in the dark....🤣

[@Ruggine85]

Those voices in my head tell me plenty of things, but believe me ‘stop’ or ‘quit’ are none of those.

[@livinginsyn4814]

This video makes me feel like the world champs should rotate even more. It seems to only select people who can do high heat and avoids hills

[@turbo_rossi]

Was someone else also hoping for the real... real kona course aka the beer mile course? :D

[@zeusfitter007]

Cornelius would be proud.

[@Flowmada]

The boring nature of the riding course is the reason why some locals will leisurely take trips on recumbent bikes. Sometimes even with a trailer behind for grocery shopping. It's a straight, wide curb on an overall well maintained road. Very different than here on the island of Oahu with our century ride and Honolulu Marathon.

[@stuartlichty4250]

Keeping an eye out for stinging bees should keep you alert on the bike course. This is a real problem on all of the Hawaiian Islands. Lemon eucalyptus repellant works the best though you can still get stung on fast downhill sections. Spray and dab this repellant on all skin and clothing, especially the front and front inside of your cycling shorts.

[@joboytancinco9972]

how do i apply for your job, wow!

[@timchikun]

he has to get fired in the first place haha

[@infovidasupps8640]

Maybe have the 2 guys swimming wear GoPros?

[@Mhatter12]

Ironman world, someday.

[@MarcusGordontri3mg]

The "REAL" Kona Course... nice dig at STG ;) Don't slight that course... the bike was way more brutal with the steeper climbs and just as much wind - not to mention the pure lack of "draft legal" parts outside of the first out and back section. In "Kona" can draft all the way up to mi 40, then the way back in town - I have the video proof :)

[@troycollett8540]

I don’t think it was a dig

[@travismcgarry]

Yeah I also didn’t read it as a dig, more like here’s the parts you don’t get to see and hear about.

[@endurodadclint5377]

Bring back the mass start. 2000 male and female on 1 day ! If you can’t Qualify than bad luck . Ironman is ruin😢the WC all in for their corporate greed

[@dennisg.8994]

Are these guys speaking English? :)

[@alainfreedom3159]

swimming wont help you against a street knife figth - better learn to sprint All lake are poisoned and cold here

[@bighammer3464]

You say you’ll show us the real Kona course then proceed to do a worse job than the broadcast by not even showing a map.

[@markthrelfall3577]

Thanks for the feedback. There are course maps within the video