IRONMAN®, Visit The Woodlands, and The Woodlands Township have agreed to a five-year partnership renewal to keep the longstanding Memorial Hermann IRONMAN® Texas North American Championship triathlon in The Woodlands through 2030. The agreement will benefit communities, event participants, businesses, and nonprofits in the region. Limited registration remains for the 2025 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship triathlon.

“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with The Woodlands for another five years,” said Scott Langen, Vice President, Operations - North America for IRONMAN. “The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship triathlon holds a special place not only in my heart, but in hearts of this community and the athletes who come year after year to conquer this course.

We look forward to continuing to build on what we have created here in The Woodlands since it was first launched in 2011. It is truly remarkable to see the dedication that the local authorities, volunteers, and fans bring to create an exceptional race experience for our athletes here in this great Texas community.”

Six people on a stage hold a thick red ribbon that reads, "MEMORIAL HERMANN," "MEMORIAL HERMANN IRONMAN TEXAS," and "IRONMAN PRO SERIES" in repeat across it. In the middle are Linda Nelson and Brad Bailey. On the far right is Nick Wolda.

From left to right: Todd Fitzerald, IRONMAN Regional Director; Scott Langen, IRONMAN Vice President of Operations North America; Linda Nelson Visit The Woodlands Chairman of the Board; Brad Bailey, The Woodlands Township Chairman of the Board; Chris Nunes, The Woodlands Township Chief Operating Officer; Nick Wolda, Visit The Woodlands President

GIVING BACK

The event offers thousands of volunteer opportunities for residents throughout the entire region to participate. Additionally, The IRONMAN Foundation has been providing over $100,000 annually to local charities, with a total of $1.6 millon in historical giveback in the area.

"The extension of Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas through 2030 is a major win for The Woodlands,” said Brad Bailey, Chairman of the Board of The Woodlands Township. “Each year, the event brings thousands of visitors, delivering a strong economic boost to our hotels, restaurants and local businesses.

It also showcases the heart of our community—our residents and volunteers—who help make the event a world-class experience. This continued partnership with the World Triathlon Corporation, The Woodlands Township and Visit The Woodlands reflects our shared commitment to excellence and what we can achieve when we work together."

Two IRONMAN athletes get their gear ready for the swim course. Both are sitting on a curb beside the starting line. The man on the left is wearing a black tank top that reads "Z3ROD" in white text, a silver swim cap, and dark blue goggles. His arms are raised to adjust his goggles. The swimmer beside him is facing the right of the frame, looking down to untwist his goggle strap. He is wearing a bright blue wetsuit with neon green sleeves and silver text across the legs. His swim cap is neon yellow.

Swimming

Six IRONMAN athletes ride bikes toward the space to the right of the camera. Only the lead cyclist is in focus; he's wearing a bright blue and white athletic suit; a sleek blue helmet; and a reflective visor over his eyes. Behind them is a thick tree line and a row of power lines.

Biking

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Running

A RACE TO REMEMBER

The 2025 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship Texas triathlon will take place this Saturday, April 26 and leads athletes on a Texas sized journey through portions of Montgomery and Harris County, capping off with a spectacular finish line experience on Waterway Avenue in The Woodlands.

The event begins with a 2.4-mile point-to-point swim inside Lake Woodlands, beginning at Northshore Park before embarking on a 112-mile two-loop bike course that traverses portions of the Hardy Toll Road. The 26.2-mile marathon run allows athletes to soak in one of the most spirited spectator-lined courses on the IRONMAN circuit, with athletes racing through Hippie Hollow—an area lined with tie-dye banners, twinkling lights, and costumed performers.

Approximately 2,500 age-group athletes will compete alongside the professionals on the same course, looking to earn qualifying slots to the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship triathlons with the men’s race being held in Nice, France on September 14 and the women’s race being held in Kona, Hawai`i on October 11, 2025.

“The Woodlands is the perfect setting for this world-class event,” said Nick Wolda, President of Visit The Woodlands. “We’re known around the world as an incredible place to live, but this event demonstrates we’re an incredible place to visit and conduct business. IRONMAN and The Woodlands are two premier brands known around the globe.”

A young white woman in a red and black athletic suit (Kat Matthews) raises her arms in celebration as she crosses the finish line of the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas. Linda Nelson and other crowd members cheer for her as confetti rains down behind them.

Kat Matthews raises her arms in celebration as she crosses the finish line of the 2024 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas | Kyle Rivas

TOP ATHLETES TO VISIT THE WOODLANDS

In addition, the 2025 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship will be the fourth stop in the 2025 IRONMAN Pro Series™ and will see some of the top names in the sport including 2023 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas champion Rudy Von Berg (USA), 2022 IRONMAN World Champion Gustav Iden (NOR), and 2021 IRONMAN World Champion Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR), 2024 IRONMAN Pro Series winner Kat Matthews (GBR), three-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Taylor Knibb (USA), 2022 IRONMAN World Champion Chelsea Sodaro (USA), and 2025 IRONMAN New Zealand Champion Regan Hollioake (AUS) among many others battle for a piece of the $175,000 total pro prize purse.

For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, please visit their website.