One of the world’s most recognizable endurance events is coming to Great Falls.

IRONMAN announced that the Electric City will host Montana’s first-ever full-distance IRONMAN triathlon, with the inaugural race scheduled for Aug. 15, 2027. The event will bring athletes from around the world to north-central Montana and put Great Falls on an international stage.

Competitors will take on the classic 140.6-mile challenge, beginning with a 2.4-mile swim in the Missouri River, followed by a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon through Great Falls. The race will also serve as a qualifier for the IRONMAN World Championship

General registration for IRONMAN Montana opens Oct. 29, 2026, with the first race scheduled for Aug. 15, 2027.

By: Quentin Shores