The Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN Florida triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series, will celebrate the 25th edition when it returns on November 4, 2023.
Since its debut in 1999, the event has become the longest consecutively running full-distance IRONMAN event in North America.
“The dedication of our athletes, supporters, and volunteers has been truly remarkable,” said Scott Langen, Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group.
“We are grateful to Panama City Beach for their continued support and hospitality, which have made this event such a success for the past 25 years. We cannot wait to celebrate this milestone with everyone later this year.”
Chris O’Brien, Director of Sports Marketing & Special Events for Visit Panama City Beach “We are honoured to celebrate the 25th edition of IRONMAN Florida.
“Our local community has a deep passion for this event and is dedicated to providing athletes with an incredible experience year after year. From special experiences to a stunning course, we are excited to showcase Panama City Beach’s beauty and hospitality to the world in November.”
To mark 25 years, a series of special activations will take place throughout race week leading up to the event. These include: a participant signing wall, an alumni class photo in front of the illuminated SkyWheel at Pier Park, and a celebratory finish line celebration.
Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN Florida finishers will also be taking home a special finisher medal designed by local students from Panama City Beach.
The event sees athletes embark on a 2.4-mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico around the Russell-Fields Pier, traverse a flat and fast, one-loop, a 112-mile bike course through scenic routes, and a 26.2-mile run along the Emerald Coast shoreline before culminating with a finish line at Pier Park.
Panama City treats athletes to warm weather, scenery, and a supportive community. The area is also home to Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast triathlon taking place on May 13.
The 2023 Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN Florida triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series will offer qualifying slots to the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship, with the women’s race in Nice, France, on September 22, 2024, and the men’s race in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 26, 2024.
