Thousands of athletes are preparing to take on one of sport’s toughest endurance challenges in Tenby next month.
Ironman Wales returns to the town on Sunday, September 21, with 2,700 competitors set to tackle the gruelling triathlon event.
Rebecca Sutherland, race director for Ironman Wales, said: "Ironman Wales is the jewel in the crown of our UK race season, and we can’t wait to return each year.
"The Welsh spectator support throughout Tenby and Pembrokeshire is always incredible to witness, with thousands lining the streets the entire day.
"Athletes get to experience a challenging course with one of the best atmospheres on earth."
The course begins with a two-loop, 2.4-mile (3.8km) swim starting from Tenby’s North Beach, followed by a 112-mile (180.2km) bike ride through Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and past several historic castles.
The event finishes with a four-loop, 26.2-mile (42.2km) run through the centre of Tenby, where tens of thousands of spectators are expected to cheer on the athletes.
Among this year’s participants is former professional rugby player Luke Ambler, now an endurance athlete and founder of men’s mental health charity Andys man Club.
Mr Ambler is taking part as part of his 2025 Mission Possible campaign with his friend Jonny.
They aim to complete all five UK Ironman events to raise awareness of men’s mental health.
Shane Williams, a former Wales rugby international, is also returning to take part.
The race weekend begins on the Friday with a short shakeout run for registered athletes.
The popular Ironkids event, which has already sold out, will take place on Sunday, September 21, giving children aged three to 15 the chance to finish under the famous M-dot arch.
Ironman Wales 2026 will be available to enter exclusively at this year’s event, before opening to the general public online after the race.
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