Ironman Kona 2016 Detailed Results Analysis: Overall, by Division, by Split, vs Previous Years and more

It's the ultimate triathlon experience: Ironman Triathlon World Championship in Kona. We've raced Kona three times, and know the unforgettable feeling. We've also been analyzing and sharing detailed Kona race results for several years. Here's the story of Ironman Kona 2016:

• Finishers: Over 2207, most ever, slightly 2015's 2002
• DNF: 4.5% compared with 6.7% in 2015
• Average Finish Time: 11:27 vs 11:44 in 2015
• Swim: 1:09
• Bike: 5:52
• Run 4:14
• The difference between 2015 and 2016 average splits were 7 minute faster swim, 9 minutes faster on the run
• For perspective, compare 2016 results and stats vs several previous years, overall and by division
• Compared with overall averages since 2002, 11:30 finish time, 2016's 11:27 was right on target

Ironman Kona Hawaii 2016: Results Analysis, Advice, Qualifiers, Photos, More

By Raymond Britt

Ironman Kona 2016 Detailed Results Analysis: Overall, by Division, by Split, vs Previous Years and more

Ironman Kona Fast Facts, Analysis and Advice

• Ironman Triathlon World Championship 2015: Comprehensive Kona Results Analysis
• Ironman Kona 2013 Results Analysis
• Ironman Kona 2013 Top Women Finisher Performance and Results Analysis
• RunTri's Wall Street Journal Article
• Advice: What to Expect on Race Day
• Results, Statistics and Analysis 2002 to present
• RunTri Analytics in Triathlete Magazine's Kona Preview Issue
• Starters, DNS and DNF Analysis
• Average Finish Times by Age Group 2002 to Present
• Average Swim, Bike, Run Splits by Age Group
• Correlation between Bike and Run Split Times
• Headwinds, Tailwinds, Impact on Bike Split and Finish Times

Ironman Kona Race Coverage:

• Ironman Kona 2014 Results Analysis
• Ironman Kona 2013 Results Analysis
• Results Analysis: Ironman Kona 2012 World Championship
• Ironman Kona 2012 Results Analysis by Country
• Ironman Kona 2012 Race Photos
• Ironman Kona 2012 Pro Men and Women Race Photos
• 2011 Results Analysis
• 2010 Race Results

Qualifying For Kona Times and Slots Qualifying for Kona: Ironman Races, Allocated Kona Slots, Race Dates Qualifying Times and Slots 2011: By Ironman Race and Age Group Qualifying Times 2010: 25 Races Compared Qualifying Slots 2010: 25 Races Compared Kona Lottery

By Raymond Britt (includes excerpts from our book Qualifying for Kona) 

What's it like to race the Ironman in Hawaii?  It's everything you've ever thought it would be, and much more. You'll know what I mean when you get there. Want to race in Kona? We've competed in the Hawaii Ironman there times; here's just about everything you need to know, from stats, results to the complete story of the race from start to finish.  

Kona vs. 24 Other Ironman Races: Swim, Bike, Run, Finish

Preparing to Qualify Planning Your Training/Racing Season Runner or Triathlete? Why Not Both? Getting Razor Sharp: Periodization Everything You Need to Know

Ironman Kona World Championship Schedule and Race Details Participant List/Race Results Course Maps: Swim / Bike / Run Qualify for Kona Lottery 2010 How to Qualify for Kona Qualifying Times by Race and Division

Ironman Advice Training Advice Kona Training Plans Pre-Race / Race Day Tips Featured Ironman Qualifiers Ironman Canada Ironman Wisconsin Ironman Lake Placid

Jan Foreno and Daniela Ryf Win Ironman Kona Triathlon World Championship

By Raymond Britt

Congratulations to Ironman Triathlon World Champions Jan Frodeno, with an 8:06 victory time, and Daniela Ryf, who won with an impressive 8:46. Top 25 Men and Women Pro Finisher Splits and rank are presented below.

We'll be adding to our comprehensive results analysis throughout the race, which is still in progress,