WHAT IS IRON PRAYER?

IRONPRAYER is a non denominational gathering of athletes, family, and friends for a time of worship, testimonies, and prayer prior to Ironman and other triathlon events around the world. The purpose is to help everyone get their focus from "self" and all that is going on with the event to the source of strength - God and to the needs others as we pray for each other.

HOW DID THIS BEGIN?

In October, 2000 pro triathlete Chad Hawker was riding his bicycle on Alii Drive in Kona, Hawaii in preparation for the Ironman Triathlon World Championship when he was struck by a car. Although the accident put Chad out of contention for the race, he knew that God had a reason for all of this and set out to find God's purpose. In Chad's "down time" God impressed him to start the IRON PRAYER SERVICE. This would be a non-denominational worship, praise, and prayer service for the athletes. It was to give the athletes an opportunity to get re-focused on what was really important. The first Iron Prayer Service in 2000 was a huge success and God blessed Chad and others to carry the torch to other events. In 2007, Iron Prayer merged with FCA Endurance and has been able to expand this ministry to other Ironman, Half-Iron distances and other triathlons. God is good!

This website is designed to give you updated information about upcoming IRON PRAYER services, contact people at various races, and connections to Christian triathletes and connecting activities.

 

Iron Prayer Planning Steps 

Check out this great video by Jason Lester. Learn about his inspirational story
and Iron Prayer. 

 

2013 Coming Events

(Click link above for more details)

*IM Texas - Fri. May 17th - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Auburn Tris - Sat. May 18th - Iron Prayer & Free Pasta Dinner - Flyer

*Morgan Hill Tri - Sun. May 19th - Pre-Race Prayer

 

2013 Past Events

*Wildflower Tris - Fri & Sun May 3rd& 5th - Iron Prayer & Church Service - Flyer

*70.3 St. George - Fri. May 3rd - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Kinetic Half Tri - Fri. May 10th - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Boston Marathon - Sat. April 14 & Mon. April 16 - Fellowship Lunch & Pre-Race Prayer

*New Orleans 70.3 - Sat. April 20 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Silicon Valley Tris. - Sat./Sun. April 20/21 - FCAE Booth & Pre-Race Prayers

*Galveston 70.3 - Sat. April 6th - Iron Prayer - Flyer 

*CA 70.3 - Fri. March 29 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

 

2012 Past Events

*IM Florida - Fri. Nov. 3rd - Pancake Breakfast & Iron Prayer - Flyer

*IM Arizona - Fri. Nov. 16th - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Rev Half/Full @ Columbia - Sat. Oct. 6th - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*IM Hawaii - Thurs. Oct. 11 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*IM Wales - Sat. Sept. 15th - Iron Prayer

*Tri Cal Tinley's Tris. - Sat/Sun Sept. 29/30 - Pre-race Prayers & Booth

*IM Wisconsin - Fri. Sept. 7 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Deuces Wild Triathlon - Fri. Sept. 7 - Iron Prayer

*Tri Cal Pac Grove Tris - Sat./Sun. Sept. 8/9 - Pre-race Prayers & Booth

*IM Louisville - Wed. Aug 22nd - Question & Answer Session w/Pros - Flyer

*IM Canada - Sat. Aug. 25th - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*IM New York - Sat. August 11th - Pre-race Prayer

*USA Pro Folsom Tris - Sat./Sun. August 18/19 - Pre-race Prayers & Booth

*Full Vineman - Fri. July 27 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*USA Production CA Tris - Sat./Sun. July 28/29 - Pre-race prayers

*IM Lake Placid - Sat. July 21st - Pancake Breakfast & Iron Prayer - Flyer

*IM UK - Sat. July 21st - Iron Prayer

*Outlaw Iron Distance (UK) - Sat. June 30th - Iron Prayer

*IM Coeur d'Alene - Fri. June 22nd - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Buffalo Springs 70.3 - Sat. June 23rd - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Silicon Valley Tris - Sat & Sun June 23/24 - Pre-Race Prayers & Expo PresenceKansas 70.3 - Sun. June 10th - Pre-Race Prayer

*UK 70.3 - Sat. June 16th - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Auburn Tri - Sat. May 19th - Free Dinner & Iron Prayer - Flyer

*IM Texas - Sat. May 19th - Pre-Race Prayer

*Morgan Hill Sprint Tri - Sun. May 20th - Pre-Race Prayer

*IM St. George - Thurs. May 3 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Wildflower Tris - Fri. May 4 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Boston Marathon - Sun. April 15 - Chapel Service - Flyer

*New Orleans 70.3 - Sat. April 21 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*CA 70.3 - Fri. March 30 - Iron Prayer - Flyer

*Galveston 70.3 - Sat. March 31 - Iron Prayer - Flyer