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IRONMAN Chattanooga 

 

 

Chattanooga, Tennessee

 

September 28, 2025

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You can almost taste it. Your IRONMAN finish line beckons, with its crowds, bright lights, and music. A sense of accomplishment is like the wind at your back, pushing you forward over the final steps. It's your goal, your dream, your finish...seize it now.

SOLD OUT | Special Entries Available!

You can still secure a place for 2024 with an Enhanced Athlete Event Experience powered by NIRVANA and IRONMAN Foundation entries, but entries are limited. 

Stay up to date with IRONMAN Chattanooga
Get notified about opening dates, event announcements & opportunities to register should additional entries become available. Sign up now >> 

2025 Registration Opening Soon

First Horizon Bank IRONMAN Chattanooga registration is now closed. 

Priority Registration opens for Alumni, TriClub, Volunteers, and AWA members on September 30, 2024. Check your email for your invitation to register.

2025 General Registration opens on October 7, 2024.

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GENERAL ENTRY

What's included:

  • Icon 1 Event Gear: Backpack and Flag
  • Icon 2 On-Course Nutrition and Post Race Food
  • Icon 1 Timed Race Results
  • Icon 2 Age Group Awards
  • Icon 2 Welcome & Awards Ceremonies
  • Icon 1 Finisher Gear: Medal, Shirt, and Hat
  • Icon 2 Digital Finisher Certificate
  • Icon 2 A Lifetime of Bragging Rights

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Register on or before January 5, 2025, to qualify for this offer. 

 

General Entry
$865.00 USD

Individual Entry

All-In Price Includes:
General Entry: $790.05 + Proc. Fees: $74.95
 

Pricing is subject to change. Additional fees may apply.

Details: Flex90 2025 Early Entry Benefits

All deferral, transfer and partial refund/ withdrawals requests must be made in writing, at least 45 days before the scheduled race date of the event for which you initially registered.¹ Registration must be fully paid in order to redeem deferral, transfer or withdrawal benefits. 

Deferral, transfer or withdrawal options may only be redeemed once.

Please note that Relay registrations are excluded from this offer.

Free Deferral Program: Athletes may defer their registration to the same race in the following year, fee-free. All deferral requests must be made in writing at least 45 days before the scheduled race day, regardless of the reason for deferral. Requests must follow the process outlined for the event region, as detailed here, on the transfers, deferrals and withdrawals page.

Athletes who elect to defer their entries forfeit any partial refund or insurance refund and are not eligible for another deferral or transfer.

Fee-Free Transfer: Athletes may transfer their registration to any IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event within the same calendar year, and within the same region as the original registration.

The administration fee will be waived however if transferring from a lower priced race to a higher priced race, athletes are required to pay the difference. If transferring from a higher priced race to a lower priced race, athletes will not receive a refund for the price difference.  We will make every effort to find a place at a race of the athlete’s choice, as long as the selected race has general entry availability. 

All transfer requests must be made in writing at least 45 days before the scheduled race day. Requests must follow the process outlined for the event region, as detailed here, on the transfers, deferrals and withdrawals page.

Partial Registration Refund/ Withdrawal: As a fully paid registrant, an athlete may request via writing a withdrawal and refund, minus initial processing fees at the following rate:

Region    Up to 4 months
prior to race day
Between 4 months and 45 days
prior to race day ¹
United States 50% refunded 25% refunded
Canada 50% refunded 25% refunded


All withdrawal and refund requests must be made at least 45 days before the scheduled race date of the event for which you initially registered, and must follow the process outlined for the event region here, on the transfers, deferrals and withdrawals page.¹

Exclusion:
  • The VinFast  IRONMAN World Championship World Championship events are excluded from this offer. 
 
¹ For events occurring within 2024, partial refund/ withdrawals requests must be made in writing up to 7 days before the scheduled 2024 race date, of the event for which you initially registered.

NEW in 2025

Get ready for a NEW & IMPROVED IRONMAN experience in 2025. From enhanced race weekend experiences to higher quality long-sleeve finisher shirts, your 140.6 journey will be better than ever before.

Check out the 2025 IRONMAN Improvements below and we can't wait to see you at the start line this year. 

  • Pre-Race & Swag Improvements
    • New, high quality long sleeve finisher shirts
    • New & improved backpacks
    • Award-winning medals
    • Athlete race flags
    • Bike course profile stickers
    • 'In Training' digital badge
  • Race Weekend Improvements
    • ROKA practice swim
    • HOKA shake out run
    • Dine around program
    • Welcome ceremony
    • Photo op at finish line, night before the race. Families allowed. 
    • World Championship awards celebration
  • Expo Improvements
    • Extended hours of athlete check-in
    • Signing wall
    • Nutrition & course speakers
    • First-time athlete speakers & walk through
    • Sign making station
  • Race Day Improvements
    • HyperIce warm-up area
    • Fully stocked change tents
    • Spectator cheer zone
    • Ring the first-timer bell when you cross the finish line
    • Red carpet celebration

Relay Sign Up Information

For relay members whose team has already been secured by their team captain, please complete your team member registration here.

Important Registration Information

  • Bib numbers will be assigned dynamically onsite upon attendance at Athlete Check-In.  
  • Athletes who register within 45 days of the event date will not have their name appear on the merchandise apparel.  
  • You will be required to purchase a USAT membership if you do not have a membership that is valid through the race date.
  • Please allow approximately 30 days for your registration to appear in your IRONMAN account.  
  • Athletes must be 18 years of age on race day.  
  • This event offers slots to the IRONMAN World Championship. 

Withdrawal Options

Withdrawal options are based on the date you registered for this event. Learn more about North American event withdrawal policies.   

TAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

NIRVANA EXPERIENCE ENTRIES

Already registered?

Packages are still available! Compare details below for the Enhanced Athlete Experience Essential or Premium Pack for a stress-free race experience.

Compare Experience Entry Package Options

Elevate your race experience:

Enjoy a range of enhanced services such as priority check-in, dedicated bike maintenance, bike and bag return to your hotel post-race and much more. See more details below.

  Essential Pack Premium Pack
Access to dedicated Nirvana Athlete Service Manager   x  x
Race Director Video  x  x
Discounted Nirvana Event Services (e.g. Bike Course Tour)    x 
Welcome Gift  x
24/7 onsite access to NIRVANA Athlete Service Manager
Priority line for bib package collection at Registration
Priority lane for bike drop off at Transition
Queue jump for checkout in Merchandise store
Massage with Hyperice products at NIRVANA tent in EXPO   x
Race Site Familiarisation Tour/Q+A  x  x
NIRVANA Bike Mechanic Service; Tune Up  x 
NIRVANA Bike Mechanic Service; Unpack, Build, Tune Up, Re Pack  
Low Bib Number
Preferential Bike Racking Location inside Transition x x
Access to NIRVANA Bike Mechanics inside Transition (PRE-RACE Only)
Fast Track  to Swim Start  
Access to Pre-Race NIRVANA Transport Service , to Event Site  
Medal Engraving x x
Collection of Bike & Bags from Transition on your Behalf   x
Access to Post-Race NIRVANA Transport Service, From Event Site   x
  $310.76 $621.53
     

NIRVANA Essential Pack

$1,175.76*

Price Includes:
General Entry: $790.05 + Fees: $74.95 + NIRVANA Essential Pack: $310.76

NIRVANA Premium Pack

$1,486.53*

Price Includes:
General Entry: $790.05 + Fees: $74.95 + NIRVANA Premium Pack: $621.53

Already Registered?

NIRVANA benefits can be added during your registration 
* The full cost of your Experience pack will be taken at the time of reservation. Such payment is non-refundable in such circumstances where you later cancel your reservation. A 3.5% Processing Fee is included in the cost of the package price. Further contact will be made by NIRVANA following registration.

NIRVANA ACCOMMODATIONS

NIRVANA Official Race Hotels

See options during registration

NIRVANA benefits can be added during or after your registration

Official Race Hotels:

  • 4* Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
  • 4* Residence Inn by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown

Race Accommodations Package

Accommodation made easy:

Reserve your room at one of the Official Race Hotels through our Official Travel Partner, NIRVANA. See options during Registration.

Official Race Hotels
  • 4* Courtyard by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown
  • 4* Residence Inn by Marriott Chattanooga Downtown

Three (3) night stay: Friday, September 27, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024

Four (4) night stay: Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024

  • Booking accommodation at an Official Race Hotel through NIRVANA provides you with a host of services designed to enhance your stay while also best preparing you for your race day.  
  • All accommodation reservations booked through NIRVANA include: 
  • Official Race Hotel accommodation providing athlete friendly stays 
  • Bike Storage permitted in bedroom 
  • Daily breakfast with athlete friendly menu selections and opening hours 
  • Early breakfast on race day from 4am 
  • News updates direct from IRONMAN in your hotel 
  • Water temperature updates and forecasts 
  • Use of cycle track pumps in your hotel 
  • Access to NIRVANA event services including bike mechanics, bike course tour, and airport transfers 
  • Travel and accommodation management of your reservations by NIRVANA pre, during and post event 

NIRVANA benefits can be added during or after your registration 
A non-refundable $207.17 deposit will be taken at the time of your reservation with the remainder due to NIRVANA no later than eight (8) weeks prior to the event. A 3.5% Processing Fee is included in all deposits. Further contact will be made by NIRVANA following registration.

IRONMAN FOUNDATION ENTRIES

IRONMAN Foundation entries help leave a positive impact in race communities through grant funding and volunteerism, totaling over $55 million to date. 

Compare IRONMAN Foundation Entry Options

  IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund Entry TEAM IMF Fundraising Experience Entry
General entry into an IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event X X
Custom TEAM IMF Santini race kit and apparel   X
TEAM IMF partner discounts and offers   X
Access to race week Priority Check-in   X
Gold swim cap identifying you as an IRONMAN Foundation athlete (making it easier for your spectators to identify you in the water) X X
Low bib number*   X
Premium bike racking location with other TEAM IMF Athletes*   X
Special invitation to participate in exclusive in-person and virtual events throughout the year X X
Access to TEAM IMF network receive support every step of the way   X
Personal fundraising website with ongoing assistance   X
Collectable Patch X X
Two (2) VIP Passes**   Eligible for Top Fundraiser

*Benefit requires athletes to be registered at least 45 days prior to the race

**Only at events where VIP is available

IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund Entry

$1,761.02 USD

Individual Entry

All-In Price Includes:
IRONMAN Foundation Entry: $850 + Donation: $850 + Fees: $61.02

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IRONMAN Foundation Community Fund entry includes a charitable giveback component as part of your registration to provide athletes with the opportunity to Race For More when racing an IRONMAN event. A portion of your entry is a charitable donation in support of The IRONMAN Foundation and is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Community Fund entries help fuel charitable giveback in race communities around the world.

Learn more >>

 

Pricing is subject to change. Additional fees may apply.

TEAM IMF Fundraising Experience Entry

Fundraise

Individual Entry 

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TEAM IMF is a network of athletes who are dedicated to leaving their IRONMAN legacy in race communities long after race day. Through TEAM IMF, athletes fundraise for a complimentary race entry and exclusive benefits. Funds directly benefit those communities where IRONMAN events are held by providing charitable support to a variety of local nonprofit organizations. Special fundraising pricing is available to TEAM IMF Alum and athletes that have an IRONMAN race entry.

  • TEAM IMF Relay is available for IRONMAN 70.3 events. Relay teams can fundraise together and receive TEAM IMF benefits.  (would only be included on 70.3 events)

Learn more >>

Pricing is subject to change. Additional fees may apply.

Lookout Challenge

Back for 2024! Athletes that cross the finish line at both IRONMAN Chattanooga, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series, and IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga in 2024 will receive a 3rd medal!

IRONKiDS


The IRONKIDS events offer exciting family-friendly competitions and are open to kids 0-17. 
  • Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
  • Time: TBD
  • Location:  Ross's Landing

Diaper Crawl | Toddler Trot | 1 Mile | 1 /2Mile 

VOLUNTEERS

We pride ourselves on the success of our events to which none of it could be possible without the support of our amazing volunteers. If you want to join the gold standard tradition of supporting IRONMAN athletes. Online pre-registration is available at the link below.

If you have questions regarding volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Director.

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