BREAKING: IRONMAN Triathlon Competition is Coming to Great Falls

There's no shortage of things to do in Great Falls, especially when it comes to our parks and enjoying the great outdoors.

Now, a new event is coming to Great Falls that local athletes can train for and work toward... and it'll push these athletes to their absolute limit.

IRONMAN Montana Comes to Great Falls in 2027

If you're unfamiliar, the IRONMAN competition tests your physical limits in three different areas: biking, swimming, and running.

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The total distance of an IRONMAN competition is 140.6 miles which is made up of 2.4 miles of swimming, 112 miles of bike riding, and 26.2 miles of running according to the official IRONMAN website. Participants have "up to 17 hours" to complete the competition.

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Now, the competition is officially coming to Montana.

IRONMAN Montana 2027 Info

The IRONMAN Montana 2027 triathlon will take place on Sunday, August 15, 2027. IRONMAN officials say Great Falls and the Missouri River serve as "an ideal backdrop for an IRONMAN event and an opportunity for athletes to experience the authentic spirit of the American West" according to a press release we received.

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"Montana represents the type of destination that makes the IRONMAN journey so special, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring our next full-distance IRONMAN race to this truly special area of the country," Tim Brosious, Regional Director for IRONMAN said in a statement.

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"From the Missouri River and expansive prairie landscapes to the incredible views toward the Rocky Mountain Front, this course will give athletes an opportunity to experience Big Sky Country in a truly unique way. Great Falls has an authentic sense of adventure and a welcoming community that aligns incredibly well with the IRONMAN spirit. We are proud to work alongside the City of Great Falls and our regional partners to bring this event to life and look forward to welcoming athletes from around the world to Montana."

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I feel like an event like this is great for Great Falls. It brings a positive spotlight on the community while promoting healthy living and sports.

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"We worked to bring this race here because it puts our community among only ten places in North America to host an event at this level -- a source of pride for our residents and an opportunity to generate significant economic impact for our community," Rebecca Engum, Executive Director, Great Falls Montana Tourism said.

"We can't wait to welcome these athletes and their families to the river, the plains, and the mountains that make this place worth the miles."