Ironman California draws 3,500 athletes to Sacramento, bringing millions to region

Thousands of athletes took on one of the toughest endurance challenges in sports Sunday as Ironman California brought 3,500 competitors to Sacramento for a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run.

• Oct 19

Ironman race wraps up final leg of Sacramento's biggest month for tourism

Elite triathletes completed Ironman California in Sacramento Sunday, wrapping up the busy month of October for tourism in the capitol city.

• Oct 27, 2024

Ironman race returns to Sacramento this weekend. Here's a list of road closures

Here's a list of road closures around the Sacramento area as thousands of athletes are expected to participate in the 2024 Ironman California race.

• Oct 24, 2024

Rain adds to challenge of Ironman California in Sacramento

The rain came down hard today and it added to the challenge of the Ironman competition. Athletes went through Sacramento, participating in swim, bike ride, and a run. More than 3,000 athletes from 53 countries were in the capital city Sunday, participating in the competition. For many, it was the first time trying to complete the race.

• Oct 22, 2023

Visit Sacramento: Impact of Ironman California triathlon bigger than expected

Preparations are complete and now on Sunday comes Sacramento's second annual Ironman California competition.

• Oct 22, 2023

Road closures coming for this weekend's Ironman California in Sacramento

Ironman California triathlon is coming to Sacramento this weekend, bringing thousands of athletes, spectators, and road closures.

• Oct 20, 2023