First Horizon Bank IRONMAN Chattanooga, Part of The VinFast IRONMAN North America Series, to Celebrate 10 Years of Racing in 2024

August 28, 2024

– 2024 edition of the First Horizon Bank IRONMAN Chattanooga triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series, to see over 2,100 registered participants converge in the Scenic City to compete on Sunday, Sept. 29

– New bike course unveiled for the event that passes throughout Chattanooga and Southeastern Tennessee area

– Tennessee based First Horizon Bank to serve as title partner for the event in 2024

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN has announced that it will celebrate 10 years of racing at the 2024 edition of the First Horizon Bank IRONMAN^® Chattanooga triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series. Since the inaugural edition in 2014, this popular southeastern IRONMAN triathlon has become a staple on the global IRONMAN Series attracting athletes from around the world to race through the Scenic City’s welcoming community and beautiful backdrop. The tenth edition of the IRONMAN Chattanooga triathlon is scheduled to take place on Sept. 29, 2024.

Over the past decade, the IRONMAN Chattanooga triathlon has seen thousands of inspired athletes flock to the Scenic City to experience the rolling hills, scenic views, and unforgettable experience that Chattanooga, Tennessee and its surrounding areas offer in this popular late season race.

“Over the past 10 years, we’ve seen thousands of athletes cross their finish line here in Chattanooga, proving just why the IRONMAN Chattanooga triathlon continues to be such a popular race,” said Scott Langen, Vice President, Operations – North America for IRONMAN. “This event would not be possible without the dedication of athletes, volunteers, sponsors, and the support of the entire IRONMAN community over the past decade of racing here in Chattanooga. The upcoming 10th anniversary is not only a celebration of IRONMAN Chattanooga events past, but also empowering athletes to reach their dreams for years to come and celebrate our beautiful Southern host community. We invite athletes of all levels to join us in 2024 to be part of history, to create their own stories of memories and to continue to be a part of the legacy of the IRONMAN Chattanooga triathlon.”

“We are thrilled to celebrate the 10th anniversary of IRONMAN Chattanooga. Over the years, our partnership with IRONMAN has grown, enabling us to host not only this incredible event but also the IRONMAN 70.3 and 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship,” said Tim Morgan, Chief Sports Officer, Chattanooga Tourism Co. “We are grateful to host all the athletes from around the world who have come to experience the beauty and spirit of Chattanooga through these events.”

In honor of the 10th anniversary, the First Horizon Bank IRONMAN Chattanooga race is committed to making the 2024 edition the most memorable and inspiring yet. Athletes can expect new race experiences, enhanced participant support, and an electrifying atmosphere that celebrates the essence of human resilience. As part of these enhancements, IRONMAN and Chattanooga Tourism Co. have partnered with a local Chattanooga artist to create a commemorative 2024 finisher medal that embodies Chattanooga’s icons, culture, history, and a decade of racing in the Scenic City. The 2024 finisher medal will be unveiled soon.

Other enhanced IRONMAN experiences coming to First Horizon Bank IRONMAN Chattanooga in 2024 include pre-race and athlete material improvements, a Saturday practice swim, a photo hour at the finish line, HOKA Shake Out Run, nutrition and other race talks during the IRONMAN Village expo, and more.

New IRONMAN Chattanooga bike course unveiled

For the 2024 event, IRONMAN is also unveiling a new bike course for the First Horizon Bank IRONMAN Chattanooga triathlon. Athletes competing this September will experience more of Southeastern Tennessee than ever before while on their 140.6-mile IRONMAN journey throughout the region. Once out of the water, athletes will exit transition on Riverfront Parkway and head south to Martin Luther King Boulevard and on to US-27. Athletes will then head north through Red Bank and up to Soddy Daisy. Athletes will complete three loops on US-27 before heading back toward Chattanooga. The new bike course will offer a dedicated lane throughout the entire course, with great views and fresh pavement as athletes parallel the Cumberland Plateau during the ride. The new course will consist of 4,300 feet of elevation gain across 112-miles. Course maps for the new bike course can be found here.

First Horizon Bank joins as the Title Partner

Also in 2024, it has been announced that First Horizon Bank will serve as title partner for this year’s event. Headquartered in Tennessee and operating since 1864, First Horizon Bank provides financial services through locations in 12 states across the Southeast.

“First Horizon is thrilled to welcome IRONMAN athletes, their friends, and families to Chattanooga. The long hours of training will soon pay off and we hope everyone will enjoy the special place we call home. From the starting swim in the Tennessee River to the finish line at Ross’s Landing, First Horizon will be there to cheer on IRONMAN athletes!” said Jay Dale, Chattanooga Market President for First Horizon Bank.

For more information about the First Horizon Bank IRONMAN Chattanooga triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series, and to register for the 10th anniversary race, please visit www.ironman.com/im-chattanooga. For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, visit www.ironman.com. Media inquiries may be directed to press@ironman.com.

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About First Horizon

First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $82.2 billion in assets as of June 30, 2024, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income and mortgage banking services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and ‘Forbes’ magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.

About The IRONMAN Group

The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN^® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll^® Running Series, IRONKIDS^®, World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf^®, UTMB^® World Series trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB^®, Tarawera Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB^® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB^®, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic^®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world, providing participants the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Catering to the full athlete experience, the company portfolio also includes FulGaz^® virtual cycling, the most realistic indoor riding experience connected fitness application aimed at preparing athletes for real-world events. Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN^® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE^® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned business, and Orkila Capital, a growth equity firm focused on building great brands. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

About Advance 

Advance is a private, family-held business that owns and invests in companies across media, entertainment, technology, communications, education and other promising growth sectors. Our mission is to build the value of our companies over the long-term by fostering growth and innovation. Advance’s portfolio includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders Group, Turnitin, and Pop. Together these operating companies employ more than 14,000 people in 29 countries. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery and Reddit. For more information visit www.advance.com.