IRONMAN Maryland takes place on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 in Cambridge, United States. The main route is 226 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 19, 2026
- Start
- Cambridge 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 226 km
- Climbing
- 141 m
- Level
- Open to all
Full-distance IRONMAN triathlon in Cambridge, Maryland: a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run (226 km total).
What this race demands
IRONMAN Maryland requires an athlete to sustain forward momentum for a full-day duration across a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike, and 42.2 km run with minimal elevation change.
Aero Posture Endurance
The 180 km bike leg on a flat course requires prolonged time in the aerodynamic position, demanding strong postural endurance and core stability.
Running Durability
Completing a 42.2 km run immediately following a 3.8 km swim and 180 km bike demands robust muscular durability to absorb high impact when heavily fatigued.
Thermal Management
A mid-September date in Cambridge, Maryland demands disciplined hydration and cooling strategies to manage late-summer temperatures over a full-day effort.
Given the full-day duration exceeding eight hours, athletes should aim for 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain glycogen stores across all three disciplines.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at IRONMAN Maryland is 2 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Taper1 week · Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
02Race week1 week · Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 19, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
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