IRONMAN Chattanooga has earned global recognition in the 2025 IRONMAN Athletes' Choice Awards, securing an impressive standing in the swim course category — topping the charts in North America and finishing among the world's best.
IRONMAN Chattanooga 2025 Athletes' Choice Awards:
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Best Swim Course in North America
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4th Best Swim Course Globally
Read the full announcement by IRONMAN here.
The 12th year of IRONMAN Chattanooga will take place Sept. 27, 2026. IRONMAN 70.3 (the half IRONMAN) will take place May 17, 2026. For more information, visit IRONMAN.com/IM-Chattanooga and IRONMAN.com/ Races/IM703-Chattanooga.
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