Kona 2019: what happens when, and how to watch the Ironman World Championships live

With the UK being 11 hours ahead of Hawaii, it’s difficult for British tri fans to know what happens when at this year’s Ironman World Championship tomorrow. No worries – we’ve got you covered!

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Start timings for the pro and age-group waves are below, and if you are in the USA you can watch all the action on  NBC Sports platform, and and on ironman.com and globally via IRONMAN NOW on www.facebookwatch.com/IRONMANnow.

You can also follow us on Twitter @220Triathlon from 5pm UK time for lots of insight and debate on what’s happening. You can also follow all the British athletes on Twitter via the hashtag #GBKona.

Saturday 12 October 2019 – race day

What
When
Where

Pro men swim start
5.25pm UK time (6.25am local time)
Kailua Pier

Pro women swim start
5.30pm UK time (6.30am local time)
Kailua Pier

Race Start – PC Open / Exhibition & HC 
5.35pm UK time (6.35am local time)
Kailua Pier

Male 18-39
5.55pm UK time (6.55am local time
Kailua Pier

Male 40-44
6.00pm UK time (7.00am local time)
Kailua Pier

Male 45-49
6.05pm UK time (7.05am local time)
Kailua Pier

Male 50+
6.10pm UK time (7.10am local time)
Kailua Pier

Female 18-39
6.15pm UK time (7.15am local time
Kailua Pier

Female 40-54
6.20pm UK time (7.20am local time)
Kailua Pier

Female 55+ 
6.25pm UK time (7.25am local time)
Kailua Pier

If you haven’t already, check out our countdown of the men’s top ten contenders  and women’s top ten contenders

For details on the course read our Kona course and tactics guide here

Who do you think will win this year’s race? Let us know in the comments below!

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