It is best known for its time as the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironman Series; the cereal company sponsored the event for almost 40 years.
With significant media attention beginning to grow, Surf Life Saving Australia established the ‘Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Grand Prix’ in 1986.
The aim of the series was to generate a high public profile and showcase for the sport, the athletes and the surf life saving movement.
The Iron Series is contested over a various race formats which help to create an even playing field for the competitors.
Description: A continuous race over a conventional Ironman course, swim, board, ski and run.
Description: A continuous race over a modified course, where the competitors round 3 markers, two beyond the swell, and one on the beach.
Each of the disciplines of swim, board, ski will be completed two or three times, with competitors taking on the surf break again and again.