2026 Ultraman World Championships 40th Edition!
Kealakekua, HI
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
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When
Friday, November 27th, 2026
Where
PO BOX 1916, Kealakekua HI
Distances
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Typical weather
61–71°F · some rain risk
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59–71°F
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60–71°F
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63–70°F
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60–70°F
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62–70°F
dry
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60–70°F
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63–74°F
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2018
64–71°F
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63–71°F
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2016
56–69°F
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About this race
2026 Ultraman World Championships 40th Edition!
Date: November 27, 2026
Location: PO BOX 1916, Kealakekua, HI
Website: Race Details
Event Overview
- Duration: A 3-day, 320-mile (515-kilometer) individual ultra-endurance event
- Participants: Entry is limited to 40 participants and is by invitation only
- Invitation Timeline: Invitations will go out around February 15th
- Historical Significance: Founded in 1983, held annually on traditional Thanksgiving weekend: 2026 marks the 40th edition
Event Details and Schedule
- Duration: Friday, November 27 - Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Stage I: 6.2-mile (10 km) ocean swim followed by a 90-mile (145 km) cross-country bike ride with vertical climbs totaling 7,600 feet
- Stage II: 171.4-mi (276 km) bike ride with vertical climbs totaling 8,600 feet, passing through key locations such as Kalapana and Hilo
- Stage III: 52.4-mile (84 km) double-marathon run from Hawi to Kailua-Kona, finishing at the Old Airport Park, Pavilion 1
Time Limits
- Stage Completion: Each stage must be completed in 12 hours or less
- Swim Limit: Swim must be completed in 5-1/2 hours or less
- Disqualification: Participants not reaching the respective finish lines within the time limits will be disqualified
Course map
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