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SUMMARY:5150 Chennai
DESCRIPTION:Share the event with your friendsIRONMAN Olympic-Distance Triathlon 2026\nThe 5150 Chennai is a flagship triathlon event under the IRONMAN brand\, making its historic debut in India on 11 January 2026. This race is the first 5150 Triathlon ever held in the country — bringing the globally recognised Olympic-distance format of 1.5 km swim\, 40 km bike and 10 km run to Chennai\, Tamil Nadu. \nHosted along the scenic East Coast Road (ECR) with race operations based around the MGM Beach Resort & Kovalam Beach\, the event combines world-class endurance sport with coastal atmosphere and growing triathlon culture in South India. \n\n️ Event Date & Location\n\nDate: Sunday\, 11 January 2026\nVenue: MGM Beach Resort & Kovalam Beach\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, India\nHost City: Chennai — vibrant coastal city known for culture\, beaches and rising sports tourism.\n\n\n‍Race Format: Olympic Distance (5150)\nThe 5150 format is one of the most popular Olympic-distance triathlon races worldwide — often seen as a bridge between beginner triathlons and longer Ironman distances. \nSwim\n\n1.5 km in the calm Bay of Bengal waters at Kovalam Beach\nBlue Flag-certified swim location with rolling wave starts to safely manage athletes.\n\n‍Bike\n\n40 km total on a flat\, fast course\nTwo 20 km loops along smooth\, coastal highway roads — perfect for high-speed cycling.\n\n‍Run\n\n10 km run course (two laps of a 5 km flat\, scenic coastal stretch) — ideal for fast pacing and strong finishes.\n\nThis totals 51.5 km of swim-bike-run\, giving the name 5150 to the race. \n\n️ Event Schedule Highlights\nBefore Race Day (Fri & Sat): \n\nAthlete check-in\, EXPO stalls and merchandise\nBike service area open\nQ&A sessions with the Race Director\n\nRace Day (Sun\, 11 Jan): \n\n5150 race rolling start at around 7:00 AM\nAwards presentation after midday\n\n\n️ Why This Event Matters\n\nHistoric milestone for India: India becomes one of the few countries in Asia to host a 5150 Triathlon under the IRONMAN banner.\nBoosts endurance sports culture: Builds on IRONMAN India’s legacy after successful IRONMAN 70.3 races in Goa.\nAccessible for many athletes: Olympic-distance format is a popular entry point for triathletes aiming to step up from shorter races.\nScenic coastal course: Fast\, flat courses with sea views along East Coast Road.\n\n \n  \n**Disclaimer: While we aim to provide accurate\, timely event information\, all details\, including date\, venue\, category\, and race logistics\, are subject to change by the official organizers. Please verify the latest information through the official event channels before registering or participating. \nShare the event with your friends
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LOCATION:Chennai\, Chennai\, Tamil Nadu\, India
CATEGORIES:Bicycle,Competition,Endurance,Running,Swimming,Triathlon
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