Ironman Introduce New Rule to Increase Draft Zone

IRONMAN announces change to draft zone

Following the completion of a comprehensive, multiphase draft zone testing initiative that originally began in June 2025, IRONMAN has announced it will increase the professional draft zone distance from 12 to 20 metres, reflecting significant findings generated through scientific testing and research applied to race dynamics. The adjusted professional athlete draft zone distance will be updated in… Source

Ironman introduce new rule to increase draft zone

Ironman has today announced that it will increase the professional draft zone distance on the bike from 12 to 20 meters, reflecting the brand’s findings generated through scientific testing and research applied to race dynamics.  The adjusted professional athlete draft zone distance will be updated in the 2026 Ironman Competition Rules, which will be released in February and be effective as of March 1, 2026.  The news comes following the complet…