2026 IRONMAN World Championship | October 10, 2026

On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the world will turn its attention to Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi, as the IRONMAN World Championship returns to its iconic home for a single-day race featuring both men and women. Starting at Kailua Pier, elite and qualifying athletes will take on the legendary IRONMAN challenge of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run, traveling from the Kona coast through Hawaiʻi’s dramatic volcanic landscape. For those who call the Big Island home or simply have the chance to visit, race week brings an incredible energy to Kona, with athletes, families, volunteers, and spectators filling the community. It is more than a world-class sporting event; it is a special time to experience the determination, beauty, and aloha that make IRONMAN Kona and the Big Island so unforgettable.

For local residents and visitors, please plan ahead for road closures, lane restrictions, and traffic delays throughout IRONMAN race week, October 5–10. While the main race takes place on Saturday, October 10, activities, course preparation, and other race-related events will take place throughout the week.

Learn More: IRONMAN World Championship – Kona, IRONMAN Kona Road Closures & Community Information.
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Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival – Cuisines of the Sun® Golf Classic | October 16, 2026

On Friday, October 16, 2026, the Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival brings its culinary spirit to the beautiful Kohala Coast for the Second Annual Cuisines of the Sun® Golf Classic, hosted by renowned chef Alan Wong at the Mauna Kea Golf Course. Registration begins at 10:00 AM, with a 11:30 AM shotgun start, followed by an awards reception and dinner at Number 3. More than just a day on the course, this unique experience brings together golf, Hawaiʻi’s local flavors, and the beauty of the island, with chef stations featuring fresh ingredients from Hawaiʻi Island’s culinary talents along the way. It’s a wonderful opportunity to slow down, enjoy the ocean breeze, savor something delicious, and experience the Big Island through food, community, and aloha.

Learn More: Hawaiʻi Food & Wine Festival – Cuisines of the Sun® Golf Classic