Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
228 days until race day
IRONMAN Australia is an full-distance IRONMAN race held in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia. The course features a downstream river swim, a rolling bike course through varied terrain, and a flat and fast run course.
River
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Rolling
180 km / 112 mi
Flat
42.2 km / 26.2 mi
Work on sighting and maintaining a straight line, as river currents can push you off course.
Practice power management on rolling courses — surge over short rises, then recover on the descents without losing momentum.
Train for even pacing on flat ground with race-pace tempo runs and practice holding form when fatigued.
Practice your race-day fueling plan in training, including electrolytes and calories, to avoid GI issues over 140.6 miles.
Transition's AI coach builds a training plan specifically adapted for this course. Your plan accounts for the river swim conditions, the rolling bike terrain, and the flat run profile — so you show up on race day fully prepared.
Your plan adjusts weekly based on your progress, recovery, and schedule changes.
Workouts target the exact demands of this course's swim, bike, and run profiles.
Nutrition rehearsal, taper optimization, and pacing strategy built into your plan.
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Carlos Rebelo — Triathlete
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View IRONMAN PlanTraining for IRONMAN Australia requires a structured plan that addresses the specific course demands: a river swim, rolling bike, and flat run. Transition's AI coach builds a personalized plan that adapts to your fitness level and progressively prepares you for these exact conditions.
IRONMAN Australia is an full-distance IRONMAN race held in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia. The course features a downstream river swim, a rolling bike course through varied terrain, and a flat and fast run course. The race takes place in Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia and attracts athletes from around the world.
Most athletes need 24-30 weeks of dedicated training for a full IRONMAN. This allows sufficient time for base building, race-specific preparation, and a proper taper. Transition's AI coach can create a plan that fits your timeline and current fitness.
