Great Falls Welcomes Ironman Montana!
Some Cities Host a Race. This One Was Built For It.
From its start, Great Falls was a place built for tenacious, bold people. A place for people who value hard work and a deep connection with the land. These traits make Great Falls, Montana a premiere destination for Ironman.
This Ironman Montana course will take athletes through various landscapes that truly define this location—starting with a swim in the Missouri River, a ride across the river plains and cropland up towards the mountains, with a finish back alongside the river. Here, athletes will traverse country you can’t find anywhere else.
Anyone who willingly takes on 140.6 miles in a single day is crazy—which is exactly our kind of person. Great Falls can’t wait to welcome them.
The Course
Three legs make up the course that winds through various landscapes that define North-Central Montana. From fresh mountain-fed water, to the wide-reaching plains, through the defining mountains, this race highlights the beauty and ruggedness of the area before it finishes in the heart of downtown Great Falls.
2.4 Mile Swim
A clean, cold iconic start on the water! The day begins with a plunge in the river that gave Great Falls its name and literally shaped the city.
In the Missouri River
112 Mile Bike
Pedal across wide river plains and rolling crop land as the Rocky Mountain Front and Little Belt Mountains stand tall on the horizon.
Across the Plains
26.2 Mile Run Home
The finishing marathon follows the Missouri River down the iconic River's Edge Trail. The race finishes in downtown Great Falls where the whole city will be waiting!
Along the Missouri River
The Town
Come for the race, stay for the place! Great Falls is often called “The Basecamp,” as it is centrally located with easy access to the outdoors—rivers, trails, plains, art, history, and wide-open country to explore in every direction.
4
Mountain Ranges
3
Rivers
2
Wilderness Areas
1
Wildlife Refuge
Plus 53 miles of River's Edge Trail, 11 museums, 25+ murals and an international airport.
The People
This is a team effort, and it’s how we’ll show the world how much Great Falls shows up!
A day this big is built by the people who volunteer on the course, the partners who stand behind it, and a Tourism team ready to answer your questions. Find your place in it below.