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2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship takes place in The Woodlands
Today on Saturday, April 18, The Woodlands hosted the 2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship and athletes from around the world.
Athletes began with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands, beginning at North Shore Park and ending in the canal at Town Green Park. The 112 mile bike course navigated through The Woodlands, then entered into Northern Harris County where athletes traveled two loops on Hardy Toll Road. The course concluded with a 26.2-mile, three-lap run course taking place entirely within The Woodlands – and through the infamous Hippie Hollow – and a spectacular finish on Waterway Avenue. View course
Kristian Blummenfelt from Norway was the first to cross the finish line at 7 hours, 21 minutes, and 24 seconds. Blummenfelt is the reigning IRONMAN Pro Series champion, reigning Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship winner, and the current leader in the 2026 Pro Series standings fresh off back-to-back IRONMAN 70.3 wins in Geelong and Oceanside.
Solveig Løvseth from Norway was the first in the women’s race at 8 hours, 11 minutes, and 9 seconds. Løvseth opened her season with a strong second place result in the Athletic Brewing IRONMAN® 70.3® Oceanside triathlon and is now third in the 2026 Pro Series standings.
Men’s Race Winners:
- First Place: Kristian Blummenfelt 7:21:24
- Second Place: Marten Van Riel 7:22:56
- Third Place: Casper Stornes 7:23:50
Women’s Race Winners:
- First Place: Solveig Løvseth 8:11:09
- Second Place: Taylor Knibb 8:14:48
- Third Place: Marta Sanchez 8:31:06
Learn more about the participating athletes here.
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For more information on the 2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship triathlon, visit www.ironman.com/races/im-texas. To learn more about the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 brands and series of events, please visit www.ironman.com.
