It is the only Ironman-branded iron distance event in Sweden[1] and also serves as the Swedish national championship.
The distance is the same as other Ironman triathlons races: 3.86 kilometres (2.40 mi) open water swimming, 180 kilometres (110 mi) cycling and a 42.2-kilometre (26.2 mi) marathon.
The start, transition and finish is located in the city of Kalmar.
The swim takes place in the Kalmar Strait, Baltic Sea.
The running segment is a three-loop course that travels northwards partly along the shore.