Current information and statistics on qualification for the Ironman World Championships.
- Review qualifying races for each qualification season and explore their statistics.
- See how slots allocated through each qualification season.
- See the potential qualifiers at each qualifying race of the current qualifying season.
You can also learn more about qualification in my Ironman Qualification FAQ.
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Upcoming Ironman World Championship Qualification
2026 World Championship
16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2026
Races
19/39 (48.7%)
Slots
930/1873 (49.7%)
Qualification Statistics
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Past Ironman World Championship Qualification
2025 World Championships
Races
40 (100%)
Slots
4053 (100%)
2024 World Championships
Races
35 (100%)
Slots
2583 (100%)
2023 World Championships
Races
42/43 (97.7%)
Slots
2252/2307 (97.6%)
2022 World Championships
Races
47/51 (92.2%)
Slots
2282/2492 (91.6%)
2021 World Championships
Races
20 (100%)
Slots
1095 (100%)
2020 World Championships
Races
23/24 (95.8%)
Slots
931/1006 (92.5%)
2019 World Championships
Races
44 (100%)
Slots
1916 (100%)
2018 World Championships
Races
46 (100%)
Slots
1946 (100%)
2017 World Championships
Races
46 (100%)
Slots
1961 (100%)