Inside: 2025 Ironman Pro Series Race Calendar, Rivalries and Broadcast
Seventeen cities, eighteen races and one season-long battle where consistency, strategy and speed all matter
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The Ironman Pro Series rewards more than just speed. It’s designed to recognise consistency over an entire season. Across 17 cities and nine months of racing, professional triathletes compete for points that add up over time—not just on one big day.
The 2025 calendar includes a mix of locations and race types, from coastal towns to mountain courses. Athletes choose their own path through the series, balancing travel, recovery and competition. It’s not just about Kona anymore. The series spreads the focus across the whole year, making every race count.
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The Calendar Is the Course
Eighteen races. Seventeen locations. One season-long test.
The 2025 Ironman Pro Series runs from 23 March to 9 November, featuring a global schedule that spans six continents. The format blends six full-distance Ironman races, eight Ironman 70.3 events, and four World Championship races. Each event offers points, prize money, and pressure. For professional athletes, this is a test of performance and planning.
Points on offer
- Full-distance Ironman: 5,000 points for the winner
- Ironman 70.3: 2,500 points
- World Championships: 6,000 points for Kona and Nice, 3,000 for Marbella
Only the top five results from each athlete count toward the final standings. A maximum of three Ironman races can be included. That means choices matter. So does consistency. A misstep—or a missed race—can cost you the series.
2025 Ironman Pro Series Race Calendar
| Date | Event | Location | Distance | Max Points | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March | IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong | Geelong, Australia | 70.3 | 2,500 | $50,000 |
| 30 March | IRONMAN South Africa (African Championship) | Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa | IRONMAN | 5,000 | $175,000 |
| 5 April | IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside | Oceanside, USA | 70.3 | 2,500 | $50,000 |
| 26 April | IRONMAN Texas (North American Championship) | The Woodlands, USA | IRONMAN | 5,000 | $175,000 |
| 4 May | IRONMAN 70.3 Venice-Jesolo | Jesolo, Italy | 70.3 | 2,500 | $50,000 |
| 10 May | IRONMAN 70.3 St George (North American Championship) | St George, USA | 70.3 | 2,500 | $75,000 |
| 18 May | IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence | Aix-en-Provence, France | 70.3 | 2,500 | $50,000 |
| 1 June | IRONMAN Hamburg (European Championship – Women’s Pro Race) | Hamburg, Germany | IRONMAN | 5,000 | $87,500 |
| 8 June | IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman | Cambridge, USA | 70.3 | 2,500 | $50,000 |
| 15 June | IRONMAN Cairns | Cairns, Australia | IRONMAN | 5,000 | $125,000 |
| 29 June | IRONMAN Frankfurt (European Championship – Men’s Pro Race) | Frankfurt, Germany | IRONMAN | 5,000 | $87,500 |
| 13 July | IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea | Swansea, Wales, UK | 70.3 | 2,500 | $50,000 |
| 20 July | IRONMAN Lake Placid | Lake Placid, USA | IRONMAN | 5,000 | $125,000 |
| 31 August | IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun | Zell am See, Austria | 70.3 | 2,500 | $50,000 |
| 14 September | IRONMAN World Championship – Men’s Race | Nice, France | IRONMAN | 6,000 | $375,000 |
| 11 October | IRONMAN World Championship – Women’s Race | Kona, Hawai’i, USA | IRONMAN | 6,000 | $375,000 |
| 8–9 November | IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship | Marbella, Spain | 70.3 | 3,000 | $500,000 |
2025 Ironman Pro Series – Race Calendar
| Month | Races |
|---|---|
| March |
• 23 Mar – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong 🇦🇺 • 30 Mar – IRONMAN South Africa 🇿🇦 (African Championship) |
| April |
• 5 Apr – IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside 🇺🇸 • 26 Apr – IRONMAN Texas 🇺🇸 (North American Championship) |
| May |
• 4 May – IRONMAN 70.3 Venice-Jesolo 🇮🇹 • 10 May – IRONMAN 70.3 St George 🇺🇸 (North American Championship) • 18 May – IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence 🇫🇷 |
| June |
• 1 Jun – IRONMAN Hamburg 🇩🇪 (Women’s European Championship) • 8 Jun – IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman 🇺🇸 • 15 Jun – IRONMAN Cairns 🇦🇺 • 29 Jun – IRONMAN Frankfurt 🇩🇪 (Men’s European Championship) |
| July |
• 13 Jul – IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea 🇬🇧 • 20 Jul – IRONMAN Lake Placid 🇺🇸 |
| August | • 31 Aug – IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun 🇦🇹 |
| September | • 14 Sep – IRONMAN World Championship – Men’s Race 🇫🇷 |
| October | • 11 Oct – IRONMAN World Championship – Women’s Race 🇺🇸 |
| November | • 8–9 Nov – IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 🇪🇸 |
How It Plays Out
Some early markers to watch
- Geelong (23 March): Kicks off the season. Home race for several top Aussies. Course suits aggressive racing.
- South Africa (30 March): First full-distance test of the year, with five World Championship slots on the line.
- Texas (26 April): Historically fast. Big points, big names. Patrick Lange owns the course record here.
- Cairns (15 June): The second Australian stop and one of the most scenic on the calendar.
- Frankfurt and Hamburg (June): These back-to-back European Championship races will shape the mid-season standings.
- Kona and Nice (Oct): Split World Championships mean athletes must plan travel and timing more carefully than ever before.
- Marbella (8–9 Nov): Season finale. High points, massive prize purse, and often the final decider in the Series.
Athletes to Watch
The champions return. But so do the challengers.
The Pro Series is wide open, but a few names demand attention.
Women
- Kat Matthews (GBR) – The reigning champion. Surgical in her planning. Brutal on the bike. Her 2024 win netted $363,000 in total prize money.
- Jackie Hering (USA) – 2024 runner-up and European Champion. A fierce racer with a reputation for late-season surges.
- Tamara Jewett (CAN) – Making her full-distance debut in 2025 after four 70.3 titles. If her run form carries over, she’ll be dangerous.
- Chelsea Sodaro (USA) – 2022 World Champion. Third in Kona last year. Quiet, but deadly.
- Penny Slater (AUS) – Finished 10th in the Series last year. Now chasing top-5 status.
Men
- Greg Barnaby (ITA) – 2024 champ. Tactician. Rarely flashy, always effective. Won the Series without winning Kona.
- Patrick Lange (GER) – Three-time World Champion. Holds the course record in Texas. Finished 2nd overall in 2024.
- Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) – Olympic gold, World Champ titles, and pure aggression. Can he stay consistent across five races?
- Gustav Iden (NOR) – 2022 World Champion. Missed most of 2024. Big question mark, but high ceiling.
- Rudy von Berg (USA) – Always a threat in 70.3. Third in Kona. Hungry for the top spot.
What makes this list interesting isn’t just the names—it’s the mix of specialists, all-rounders, and debutantes. And in a series that penalises weak races, one bad day could cost everything.
Tech, Access, and Broadcast Changes
More ways to watch. No excuses to miss it.
The Ironman Pro Series isn’t just a racing upgrade—it’s a media overhaul.
Every race in 2025 will stream live and free. That includes full-length coverage, replays, and race highlights on:
- proseries.ironman.com
- Ironman’s YouTube channel
- Outside TV (U.S. & Canada)
- DAZN and iQIYI (global partners)
- L’Equipe (France)
They’ve also introduced real-time GPS tracking for pros and are using Starlink satellites to reduce coverage blackouts. This means tighter, more accurate leaderboards and fewer missed moves mid-race.
The commentary team includes some of the sport’s best:
- Daniela Ryf, 10x World Champ
- Craig Alexander, 5x World Champ
- Michellie Jones, Mirinda Carfrae and others
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