If you are an Ironman athlete and used to taking images of your race, including that coveted selfie at the finish line, you are no longer allowed to do this. As of March, Ironman has amended their 2026 Global Competition Rules to ban all on-course communication including cameras, phones and smart glasses. Use of them will lead to disqualification.
The rules state: “Using any device (e.g., including without limitation, cameras, phone cameras, video cameras, glasses, etc.) to capture photographs, video, or other visual images during the Race is prohibited. Athletes using any device in this manner will be disqualified.”
Organizers cite safety is the reason behind this change, as well as protecting the integrity of the race and other athletes. They claim races are adequately covered by the official photographers.
We wait to see the ramifications of this ban and if other races will consider this policy.
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