The 2024 YMCA Iron Will Triathlon
The Iron Will Triathlon returns for another year! Swim, bike, and run your way into 2025 with this 45-day wellness challenge. This Ironman-distance triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim*, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run. The twist? As a participant, you'll have 45 days to complete the mileage requirements! Registration is ongoing through the end of the year. The Iron Will is open to all fitness levels. Each finisher receives a long-sleeve, dri-fit shirt! Complete this triathlon at the Y or at home.
*May be substituted for pushups, pull ups, lunges, or rowing. See details below.
Registration & Fees
Registration is opens November 1 and is ongoing through the end of the year! Register early to give yourself the most time to complete the challenge! Click here to register online. Cost is $29 with Y Membership and $45 for non-members.
Mileage Requirements
Complete the following mileages between November 15–December 31 to receive your choice of a 2024 Iron Will Triathlon long-sleeve, dri-fit shirt or beanie!
- 2.4–mile swim (modify swimming with 12k row, 750 pullups or 750 pushups)
- 112–mile bike ride (modify cycling with 1,500 lunges, 750 each leg)
- 26.2–mile run (modify running with walking or elliptical)
Make It Virtual!
Complete your triathlon at home or away from the Y by substituting 750 pushups/pullups for your swim and 1,500 lunges (750 on each leg) for your bike ride. Log your miles virtually.
Tracking Mileage
Our Iron Will Triathlon log automatically tallies your mileage! Simply enter your distance and let the log do the rest. Download the Excel document below or click here for a Google Sheet*. Hard copies of training logs are avaliable at the Welcome Center. Completed logs must be emailed to Brennan Mickelson at bmickelson@ymcamissoula.org by or before 12:00 p.m. on January 2, 2025.
*Our Google Sheet log is view-only. You will need to make a copy for your own drive to make edits.