Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas Preview

After a successful inaugural event last year, the Ironman team is hard at work preparing for the second Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas, to be held in The Woodlands on May 19, 2012. This early season event gives athletes a chance to head south to warmer water, as well as miles of uncongested roads for safe cycling and running. (Photo of Chris Lieto courtesy FinisherPix.com) Read the story »

Older Stories

General Entry for Ironman Texas Sold Out

General Entry for the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas event is sold out.Ironman Foundation spots are still available, and athletes interested in a May event should check out Ironman St. George, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Considered one of the most epic and scenic events in the world, the St. George event features a new run course in 2012. Read the story »

Kona Bound Men from Texas and South Africa

With the Kona-like heat and humidity at the inaugural Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas, it was not surprising that there were some hot performances in the men's age group races in the Lone Star State. At the end of the day, 50 male competitors were rewarded with a coveted entry to the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship. (Pictured: Patrick Schuster) Read the story »

2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas Registration

Registration for the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas is now open. The race is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012. Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas will offer 50 Age Group qualifying slots to the 2012 Ford Ironman World Championship, taking place on Oct. 13 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Additionally, there will be a prize purse of $75,000 for distribution among the top professional male and female finishers. Read the story »

Texas Showdown, European Style

One of the most anticipated races of the year lived up to expectations today as Eneko Llanos and Catriona Morrison claimed the inaugural Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas event held in The Woodlands, Texas. Llanos was pushed to the line by American Tim O'Donnell and Australian Luke Bell, while Morrison proved that she truly is one of the world's premier Ironman athletes with a dominating win in some very Hawaii-like conditions. Read the story »

Texas Showdown

Saturday's inaugural Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas has attracted one of the most competitive fields ever seen at an Ironman in North America (that isn't on the Big Island in Hawaii, of course.) Some of the sports top athletes have descended on The Woodlands, Texas, which means we're in for an exciting race. Read the story »

General entry closing for Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas

Spots are filling quickly for the inaugural Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas scheduled to be held on May 21, 2011. Read the story »

Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas

The inaugural Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas will take place in The Woodlands, located just north of downtown Houston, on May 21, 2011. Read the story »

About the Race

Athletes will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands that begins at North Shore Park and finishes at Town Green Park. Next is a 112-mile bike course that will take participants west through The Woodlands before heading north to the scenic, rolling farmland of east Texas. The day ends with a 26.2-mile run course entirely within The Woodlands that concludes with a spectacular finish on Market Street.

Pre-Order the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship DVD

Pre-Order Price: $19.95

Along with a stellar professional field, approximately 1,850 age group athletes attempted to complete the world's most challenging endurance event and hear the words "You are an Ironman" at the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship.

For the first time ever, enjoy DVD extras that take you inside the minds of the sport's greatest athletes. Interviews include the 2011 and 2010 Ironman World Champions and a special Mike Reilly ("The Voice of Ironman") tribute piece.

Reserve your copy of the DVD now.

Ironman Texas