IRONMAN Penghu
About the race
Experience IRONMAN Penghu featuring a 3.8 km swim in Penghu's waters, a 180 km bike ride across the Penghu Great Bridge, and a 42.2 km run through famous tourist spots.
Penghu is a collection of 90 islands in the Taiwan Strait offering natural wonders to explore. Athletes will experience a mix of flat sections and high winds that test cyclists' endurance and skill, alongside weather similar to Hawaii's tropical climate—light breezes, warm and humid conditions, making it an ideal race for Kona preparation.
What's Included in Entry:
- Event Gear: Race Kit, Gear Bags and Special Souvenir of IRONMAN Taiwan
- Welcome Function
- Finisher Medal
- Finisher T-Shirt & Towel
- Timed Race Results & Finisher E-Certificate
- On-Course Nutrition and Post Race Food
- Awards Function and Age Group Awards
On-Course Hydration & Nutrition
Bike Aid Station Supplies:
- Water
- Sports drink
- Gels
- Bananas
- Salts
- Ice
Run Aid Station Supplies:
- Water
- Sports drink
- Cola
- Gels
- Potato chips
- Bananas
- Salts
- Ice
What your entry includes
The course
Swim leg consists of two counter-clockwise laps, out and back in a triangular shape. Bike leg travels on Routes 201, 204, 11, 12, and 203 across the Penghu Great Bridge with 3 loops between turnaround points A and B. Run leg spans 42.2 km across local attractions, completing 2 laps from A to B and 2 laps from C to H.
Swim Course
The swim leg consists of two counter-clockwise laps, out and back in the shape of a triangle. After finishing the first lap, athletes will go ashore and enter the sea again for the second lap.
Bike Course
Begin your journey on Route 201, enter route 204 with the first aid station at Guoye Elementary School. Ride past Husi Junior High School, enter routes 11, 12, and 203, crossing the Penghu Great Bridge and completing 3 loops between turnaround points A and B. Turnaround point B at Xiyu West Fort Parking contains the special needs station. Pass aid stations 10 times total before reaching T2 near Tianjun Temple.
Run Course
The 42.2 km run course takes athletes through local landmarks such as Guanyinting Recreation Area, Xiying Rainbow Bridge, the world's tallest bronze Matsu statue, and downtown hotels (Sheraton and Discovery Hotel). Athletes complete A to B for 2 laps and C to H for 2 laps, collecting 4 lap bands before finishing.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Penghu
Penghu is an archipelago in the Taiwan Strait, known for its beaches, basalt cliffs and strong winds, and for its watersports. The climate is subtropical and windy: summers (June to September) are hot with typhoon risk, winters (October to March) are windy, cool and dry, and spring and early summer are the most comfortable. April to October is the main season for racing and visitors, though the wind is a constant factor. It is reached by a short flight from Taipei or Kaohsiung.
Know from the athletes
Good to know
Are disc wheels permitted?
Yes. However, race organizers reserve the right to restrict use depending on conditions.
In the event of a non-wetsuit swim, am I allowed to wear my compression gear?
Yes, provided that it is made of 100% textile material (no rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene) and that material does not extend past the elbows or knees.
What do I do if I need assistance during the swim?
Water safety personnel and craft will be located on the water during the swim. At any time should you require assistance, raise one arm into the air and they will come to your aid.
Can I listen to music on the run?
iPods, MP3 players, phones, video cameras etc. are not permitted on the course.
How frequent are the distance markers?
The course will have distance markers in kilometres.
If wetsuits are prohibited, what are the swimwear restrictions?
Swimwear must be 100% textile material without rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene. Swimwear must not cover the neck, extend past the elbows, nor extend past the knees.
What kind of start does this race have?
Rolling start with athletes self-seeding in their start zones according to their expected finish time.
What is a personal needs bag?
The personal need bag allows you to bring your own food, which you will have access to on the bike and run part. You must stop to take what is in the bag.