Ironman Maryland
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Event overview
IRONMAN Maryland is scheduled for September 19, 2026 in Cambridge, Maryland, United States. The event is listed as Flex90 eligible and includes a 2027 IRONMAN World Championship qualifier designation. The race has operated in the Cambridge area for over 10 years and is associated with the local "Crabby Nation" community. In athlete surveys for 2024, the event was voted #1 Best Bike in North America and #3 Best Swim in North America.
Course and conditions
The swim takes place in the Choptank River and is listed as a 2.4-mile swim. The bike route passes through the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and is described as scenic; the bike course is noted as flat. The run goes through downtown Cambridge and is described as flat. Typical environmental figures shown for the event are an average water temperature of 72°F (22°C), a high air temperature of 80°F (27°C), and a low air temperature of 59°F (15°C). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.