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30 Women to Kona

Overview

The IRONMAN Foundation is committed to hosting a team of 30+ women in Kailua-Kona for the first-ever VinFast IRONMAN World Championship women-only event in 2023. Now is your chance to be a part of IRONMAN history and race with other inspiring women in the sport of triathlon.

As an IRONMAN Foundation athlete, you will be a part of an amazing community of athletes that stand out from the crowd by racing to leave a positive impact in communities around the world. You will receive assistance every step of the way with exclusive webinars, private race course previews, exclusive events, service projects, and so much more! 

If you have dreamed of racing through the Kona waves, cycling through the lava fields, and running through downtown Kailua-Kona to the finish line, don't miss the opportunity to join our 'Ohana as we celebrate the IRONMAN Foundation's 20th Anniversary.

Are you ready to Race For More?

Contact IRONMAN Foundation Executive Director, Audra Tassone-Indeck at audra.tassone-indeck@ironman.com to learn more and get started today!

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IRONMAN FOUNDATION
CHARITY BIB PROGRAM

Overview

IRONMAN World Championship athletes embody dedication, courage, and the IRONMAN mantra that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.® Each year thousands of athletes embark on a journey that presents the ultimate test of body, mind, and spirit.

To honor the vision of IRONMAN co-founders, John and Judy Collins, IRONMAN remains committed to providing athletes of all abilities a means of entry to the world’s most challenging and prestigious one-day endurance event.

For nearly twenty years, the IRONMAN Foundation's Charity Bib has provided special entry to these IRONMAN World Championship events to athletes that demonstrate Service Through Sport and Commitment to Community. Through the IRONMAN Foundation mission, we invest in the communities where we live, train, and race to leave a positive, tangible impact on countless lives.

KAILUA KONA, HAWAII - OCTOBER 08: Ryan Kinder celebrates after finishing the IRONMAN World Championships on October 08, 2022 in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Fundraise or Donate

Athletes can earn a charity bib by fundraising or donating to support the mission of the IRONMAN Foundation. As an IRONMAN Foundation athlete, you will be a part of an amazing network of athletes that will have the satisfaction of crossing the finish line knowing you've changed the lives of countless local community members.

Fundraising commitments vary per event. Contact the IRONMAN Foundation by selecting the box below to learn more and get started today!

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Annual Auction 

For nearly 20 years, the Annual IRONMAN Foundation World Championship Charity Bib Auction has offered the opportunity for athletes to participate in IRONMAN's pinnacle World Championship events.

The 2023 auction is now closed....Check out the other ways you can race with IRONMAN Foundation at these events.

Stay tuned for the 2024 auction date.

Marcus Cook, finishes the IRONMAN World Championship on October 13, 2018 in Kailua-Kona, HI.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Annual Drawing

2023 dates coming soon!

The IRONMAN Foundation will hold its annual IRONMAN Foundation World Championship Drawing. Two (2) athlete (one female and one male) will get the chance to toe the start line at a 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship (Kona and Nice) with a suggested donation of $100.

Donations benefit the IRONMAN Foundation’s charitable giveback in our race communities around the world.

RACE FOR MORE

When you join the IRONMAN Foundation, you have the satisfaction of crossing the finish line of an IRONMAN World Championship or IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship and changing the lives of countless local community members.

There are a limited number of spots available for each World Championship event. 

Questions? Contact IRONMAN Foundation at athletesupport@ironmanfoundation.org.

To learn more about the races, visit the official 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship website HERE and the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship website HERE.

All Charity Bib athletes receive:

  • One (1) IRONMAN Foundation Charity Bib entry into a 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship or 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship event (entry is for the 2023 race only; entry is nontransferable)
  • Two (2) race week SILVER VIP passes (one (1) athlete pass and one (1) guest pass)
  • Exclusive IRONMAN Foundation race experience
  • Opportunity for one (1) guest to medal athlete at the finish line
  • Access to IRONMAN Foundation pro ambassadors for advice, training tips, course intel, and more
  • One (1) IRONMAN Foundation Santini race kit and IRONMAN Foundation gear package
  • The knowledge that you are positively impacting countless lives in IRONMAN race communities
  • So much more!

Please note: Travel expenses including flights, lodging, and food are not included. 

Contact athletesupport@ironmanfoundation.org for full details.

  • All proceeds benefit the IRONMAN Foundation. 
  • All IRONMAN Foundation athletes receive a charity bib entry that waives the age-group standard qualifications.
  • The IRONMAN Foundation charity bib is available to age-group athletes only.
  • Race entry must be used in 2023. 
  • To compete in the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship or 2023 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, the athlete must complete (within race cut-off times) an IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 race no more than 12 months before the World Championship race qualifying deadline.
    • VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualifying Deadline: July 3, 2023
    • VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Nice, France and Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i Qualifying Deadline: August 20, 2023 
  • The donation portion of the winning bid is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law in the United States. Each winning bidder should consult with their tax advisor.  International bidders will need to locally verify tax deductibility.

The IRONMAN Foundation is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission is to create positive, tangible change in race communities through grant funding and volunteerism.

When you race with the IRONMAN Foundation,
you Race For More!

Since 2003, the IRONMAN Foundation, in partnership with The IRONMAN Group, has provided more than $55 million in charitable giveback to 10,000 organizations in more than 75 race communities around the world.

  • The IRONMAN Foundation® engages the IRONMAN community in programs that demonstrate service through sport and commitment to community.
  • We’re always thinking about the individuals and organizations that make each race community vibrant and unique. 
  • We are the IRONMAN Foundation and we swim, bike, and run to create positive tangible change in race communities through grant funding and volunteerism.

Contact Us

The IRONMAN Foundation
3407 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Suite 100
Tampa FL, 33607

813-868-5940

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