Ironman vs Triathlon: What’s the Difference?
And Why One Brand Came to Define an Entire Sport
The phenomenal success story of Ironman and how it came to redifine triathlons.
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When people hear the word Ironman, they don’t just think of a race. They think of a monumental test of physical and mental strength.
Ironman® began in 1978 with a daring idea: to combine three of Hawaii’s toughest endurance events into one ultra-distance challenge. Since then, the brand has grown into a global phenomenon with races held in over 50 countries.
Ironman didn’t just elevate the sport—it redefined it.
The name became synonymous with long-distance triathlon itself.From its humble beginnings to a worldwide endurance empire, Ironman has done what few brands ever achieve:
Unrivalled recognition
Cultural relevance
A global athlete community
Our triathlon gifts are designed to honour that same spirit - Shop Triathlon Gifts
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Today, it’s common to hear people say:
“I did an Ironman last year.”
“He’s training for a 70.3 Ironman.”
“I’m working toward my first full Ironman distance.”
But often, they aren’t talking about a specific branded Ironman® event.
They’re referring to any triathlon of a certain distance—especially those covering 70.3 or 140.6 miles.
This widespread use is a reflection of the brand’s cultural power—but also an example of a linguistic phenomenon called genericide.
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Just as “Google” became a verb and “Hoover” came to mean vacuuming, Ironman is often used as shorthand for any long-distance triathlon—regardless of who organized it.
This phenomenon is known as genericide: when a brand becomes so dominant that its name becomes the common word for an entire category of products or actions.
To be clear, Ironman® is still a protected trademark owned by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC).
But the fact that so many people casually say “I did an Ironman” is a testament to the brand’s cultural reach.At Framing Glory, we respect those boundaries—and we celebrate all triathlon achievements for what they are triathlons. We have no official link to Ironman the brand, we celebrate the data you record during any triathlon and create our gifts from the data we are supplied.
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Triathlon is a sport made up of three disciplines completed back-to-back:
Swimming
Cycling
Running
Ironman is a brand of long-distance triathlon events that follow a set format:
Swim: 3.8km (2.4 miles)
Bike: 180km (112 miles)
Run: 42.2km (26.2 miles — a marathon)
Total: 226km (140.6 miles)
There’s also a Half Ironman format, commonly referred to as 70.3, which is exactly half the distance.
All Ironman events are triathlons. But not all triathlons are Ironman events.
We offer framed gifts and personalised art tailored to triathlon distances—perfect for any athlete, regardless of the race series.
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Sprint
750m - Swim
20km - Bike
5km - Run
25.75km - Total Distance
Olympic - (Standard)
1.5km - Swim
40km - Bike
10km - Run
51.5km - Total Distance
Half (70.3)- (Ironman 70.3)
1.9km - Swim
90km - Bike
21.1km - Run
113km (70.3mi) - Total Distance
Full (140.6) - (Ironman)
3.8km - Swim
180km - Bike
42.2km - Run
226km (140.6mi) - Total DistanceCreate a personalised race-day frame or medal display for any of the distances above.
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The name Ironman was coined at the very first race in 1978 in Hawaii.
The event was the brainchild of U.S. Navy Commander John Collins and his wife Judy, who combined three endurance races to settle a debate over which athlete type was the fittest.
At the pre-race briefing, Collins said:
“Whoever finishes first, we’ll call him the Iron Man.”That line stuck—and the Ironman name was born.
Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironman_TriathlonIf someone in your life earned the title, our custom frames make the perfect way to celebrate it.
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No. The first modern triathlon was held in San Diego in 1974, four years before the Ironman race began.
That original event was shorter and designed for cross-training. But Ironman was the first ultra-distance triathlon—and the event that turned the sport into a worldwide phenomenon.
Reference: History of Triathlon – Team USA
Whether your athlete began with a sprint or tackled 140.6, our gifts honour every finish line.
Shop our Triathlon Gifts
Create a beautiful triathlon route map, photo and medal display for your swim, bike and run. All our triathlon route maps, medal and photo displays come framed as standard. Professionally printed on photographic grade paper and framed for a stunning finish. These can be made for “Any” run. (how?)
- 3 wood frame options
- 2 mountboard colour options
- Unlimited map colours
- Optional photo resize, print & fit (see photo sizing)
- Personalised Text - 3 lines available
Our frames use optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
All of our triathlon gifts and medal frames are made from customers’ run data and personalisation requests.
FramingGlory is in no way connected to or affiliated this event, this is just a visual example of route data that has been supplied by a customer and applied to a stylized map of the area it was completed.
Ironman or Triathlon (I’m confused)
No worries, they are the technically the same thing.
Ironman is a brand term that is increasingly becoming common use for half (70.3) and full-distance (140.6) triathlons. Ironman is a term that was created by The World Triathlon Corporation for their triathlon events. Due to the enormous success of these events, people tend to refer to this brand term rather than triathlon. Much like “I’ll Google it” has become everyday use for searching for something online regardless of the search engine you use. “I’ve done an Ironman” is now often used for any triathlon event regardless of the event organiser. (learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
What triathlon distances can I order?
There are several triathlon distances, the simple answer is we can create this for any of them.
The slightly longer answer is we can make our triathlon maps for
Sprint
750m - Swim
20km - Bike
5km - Run
25.75km - Total Distance
Olympic - (Standard)
1.5km - Swim
40km - Bike
10km - Run
51.5km - Total Distance
Half (70.3)- (commonly known as Ironman 70.3)
1.9km - Swim
90km - Bike
21.1km - Run
113km (70.3mi) - Total Distance
Full (140.6) - (commonly known as Ironman)
3.8km - Swim
180km - Bike
42.2km - Run
226km (140.6mi) - Total Distance
(learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
Personalisation & Features
Event-Specific Design: Create a personalised triathlon map, available for any event, any distance, or year for that swim, bike and run. (We can source route information if you do not have your own)
Personal Details: Add any text that you like. Popular options include; your name, finish time, and race date for a unique triathlon memento.
Medal Display: A self-fit medal opening to display you running medal - 10cm x 17cm (12cm x 19cm by removing rear mount)
Photo Display: One photo aperture (10×17cm each) to showcase your race day moments. Choose self-fit or our print & fit service.
Map Colour Options: Choose from customers favourite grey, blue, red, green or choose a custom colour scheme to match your style.
Frame Finishes: Select from 3 finishes. Oak, black, or white FSC-certified frames.
How to Personalise: Upload your photos and race details during checkout, or email them after ordering.
Product Dimensions & Materials
Overall Frame Size: 54.1cm x 28.8cm
Photo Aperture Size: 10cm x 17cm
Medal Aperture Size: 10cm x 17cm (12cm x 19cm by removing rear mount)
Mount: Archival-quality, acid-free mountboard (multiple colour options)
Glazing: UV-protective, optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
Print Quality: We use state-of-the-art professional photo-grade printers, archival-quality photographic paper, and ultra-premium fade-resistant inks to ensure every detail is crisp, vibrant, and designed to last a lifetime.
How Does it Work?
We aim to make it as simple as possible to get your running memories up on your wall.
Event: Just enter your event name when adding the basket. This product works for any event or your money back. The route is always correct to the year, you can add your own route or we can can provide it.
Customization: Every order is made to order, allowing you to customize your display. You can choose frame colour, mount colour, map colour, and even add custom text to make it truly yours!
Order Proofs: By default we don’t send order proofs, your map will be the same as the event pictured. If you would like a proof please add a note to your order. Please be aware we will hold your order until you approve this, proofs are only available to customers placing orders.
Self-Fitting: Our products are designed for easy self-fitting for both photos and medals, just like hanging a picture frame. If you prefer, we also offer an optional photo print and fit service for added convenience. Medals are self-fit.
Order and Delivery: Once you place your order, it will be crafted just for you! Delivery in the UK typically takes between 2 to 14 days, depending on the service you choose at checkout. For international orders, you can visit our US site, where most deliveries take 10-14 days. You can opt to send direct to the recipient also.
Final Price: The price displayed is the final price, free delivery is included! If you have any unlisted requests, feel free to contact us directly.
Delivery & Shipping
As all our items are made to order, all our shipping times include the time it takes to make your item. You may pay to skip the queue (orders in front of you) by selecting a fast delivery service. We offer the following services. (Provided by UPS, DPD, Royal Mail, Evri)
Free: We offer a free delivery service, you order will be with you in 10-14 days.
2 - 3 Days: In a rush? Not a problem skip the queue and have your order delivered in a few days.
5 - 7 Days: Delivery via Royal Mail or UPS
7 - 10 Days: Get it a little bit quicker than our free service.
Create a beautiful triathlon route map and photo display for your swim, bike & run. All our triathlon route maps and photo displays come framed as standard. Professionally printed on photographic grade paper and framed for a stunning finish. These can be made for “Any” triathlon regardless of distance. (how?)
- 3 wood frame options
- 2 mountboard colour options
- Unlimited map colours
- Optional photo resize, print & fit (see photo sizing)
- Personalised Text - 3 lines available
Our frames use optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
All of our triathlon gifts and medal frames are made from customers’ run data and personalisation requests.
FramingGlory is in no way connected to or affiliated this event, this is just a visual example of route data that has been supplied by a customer and applied to a stylized map of the area it was completed.
Ironman or Triathlon (I’m confused)
No worries, they are the technically the same thing.
Ironman is a brand term that is increasingly becoming common use for half (70.3) and full-distance (140.6) triathlons. Ironman is a term that was created by The World Triathlon Corporation for their triathlon events. Due to the enormous success of these events, people tend to refer to this brand term rather than triathlon. Much like “I’ll Google it” has become everyday use for searching for something online regardless of the search engine you use. “I’ve done an Ironman” is now often used for any triathlon event regardless of the event organiser. (learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
What triathlon distances can I order?
There are several triathlon distances, the simple answer is we can create this for any of them.
The slightly longer answer is we can make our triathlon maps for
Sprint
750m - Swim
20km - Bike
5km - Run
25.75km - Total Distance
Olympic - (Standard)
1.5km - Swim
40km - Bike
10km - Run
51.5km - Total Distance
Half (70.3)- (commonly known as Ironman 70.3)
1.9km - Swim
90km - Bike
21.1km - Run
113km (70.3mi) - Total Distance
Full (140.6) - (commonly known as Ironman)
3.8km - Swim
180km - Bike
42.2km - Run
226km (140.6mi) - Total Distance
(learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
Personalisation & Features
Event-Specific Design: Create a personalised triathlon map, available for any event, any distance, or year for that swim, bike and run. (We can source route information if you do not have your own)
Personal Details: Add any text that you like. Popular options include; your name, finish time, and race date for a unique triathlon memento.
Photo Display: One photo aperture (10×17cm each) to showcase your race day moments. Choose self-fit or our print & fit service.
Map Colour Options: Choose from customers favourite grey, blue, red, green or choose a custom colour scheme to match your style.
Frame Finishes: Select from 3 finishes. Oak, black, or white FSC-certified frames.
How to Personalise: Upload your photos and race details during checkout, or email them after ordering.
Product Dimensions & Materials
Overall Frame Size: 41.1cm x 28.8cm
Photo Aperture Size: 10cm x 17cm
Mount: Archival-quality, acid-free mountboard (multiple colour options)
Glazing: UV-protective, optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
Print Quality: We use state-of-the-art professional photo-grade printers, archival-quality photographic paper, and ultra-premium fade-resistant inks to ensure every detail is crisp, vibrant, and designed to last a lifetime.
How Does it Work?
We aim to make it as simple as possible to get your running memories up on your wall.
Event: Just enter your event name when adding the basket. This product works for any event or your money back. The route is always correct to the year, you can add your own route or we can can provide it.
Customization: Every order is made to order, allowing you to customize your display. You can choose frame colour, mount colour, map colour, and even add custom text to make it truly yours!
Order Proofs: By default we don’t send order proofs, your map will be the same as the event pictured. If you would like a proof please add a note to your order. Please be aware we will hold your order until you approve this, proofs are only available to customers placing orders.
Self-Fitting: Our products are designed for easy self-fitting for both photos and medals, just like hanging a picture frame. If you prefer, we also offer an optional photo print and fit service for added convenience. Medals are self-fit.
Order and Delivery: Once you place your order, it will be crafted just for you! Delivery in the UK typically takes between 2 to 14 days, depending on the service you choose at checkout. For international orders, you can visit our US site, where most deliveries take 10-14 days. You can opt to send direct to the recipient also.
Final Price: The price displayed is the final price, free delivery is included! If you have any unlisted requests, feel free to contact us directly.
Delivery & Shipping
As all our items are made to order, all our shipping times include the time it takes to make your item. You may pay to skip the queue (orders in front of you) by selecting a fast delivery service. We offer the following services. (Provided by UPS, DPD, Royal Mail, Evri)
Free: We offer a free delivery service, you order will be with you in 10-14 days.
2 - 3 Days: In a rush? Not a problem skip the queue and have your order delivered in a few days.
5 - 7 Days: Delivery via Royal Mail or UPS
7 - 10 Days: Get it a little bit quicker than our free service.
Create a beautiful triathlon route map and medal display for your swim, bike and run. All our triathlon route maps and medal displays come framed as standard. Professionally printed on photographic grade paper and framed for a stunning finish. These can be made for “Any” triathlon no matter the distance. (how?)
- 3 wood frame options
- 2 mountboard colour options
- Unlimited map colours
- Personalised Text - 3 lines available
Our frames use optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
All of our triathlon gifts and medal frames are made from customers’ run data and personalisation requests.
FramingGlory is in no way connected to or affiliated this event, this is just a visual example of route data that has been supplied by a customer and applied to a stylized map of the area it was completed.
Ironman or Triathlon (I’m confused)
No worries, they are the technically the same thing.
Ironman is a brand term that is increasingly becoming common use for half (70.3) and full-distance (140.6) triathlons. Ironman is a term that was created by The World Triathlon Corporation for their triathlon events. Due to the enormous success of these events, people tend to refer to this brand term rather than triathlon. Much like “I’ll Google it” has become everyday use for searching for something online regardless of the search engine you use. “I’ve done an Ironman” is now often used for any triathlon event regardless of the event organiser. (learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
What triathlon distances can I order?
There are several triathlon distances, the simple answer is we can create this for any of them.
The slightly longer answer is we can make our triathlon maps for
Sprint
750m - Swim
20km - Bike
5km - Run
25.75km - Total Distance
Olympic - (Standard)
1.5km - Swim
40km - Bike
10km - Run
51.5km - Total Distance
Half (70.3)- (commonly known as Ironman 70.3)
1.9km - Swim
90km - Bike
21.1km - Run
113km (70.3mi) - Total Distance
Full (140.6) - (commonly known as Ironman)
3.8km - Swim
180km - Bike
42.2km - Run
226km (140.6mi) - Total Distance
(learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
Personalisation & Features
Event-Specific Design: Create a personalised triathlon map, available for any event, any distance, or year for that swim, bike and run. (We can source route information if you do not have your own)
Personal Details: Add any text that you like. Popular options include; your name, finish time, and race date for a unique triathlon memento.
Medal Display: A self-fit medal opening to display you running medal - 10cm x 17cm (12cm x 19cm by removing rear mount)
Map Colour Options: Choose from customers favourite grey, blue, red, green or choose a custom colour scheme to match your style.
Frame Finishes: Select from 3 finishes. Oak, black, or white FSC-certified frames.
How to Personalise: Upload your photos and race details during checkout, or email them after ordering.
Product Dimensions & Materials
Overall Frame Size: 41.1cm x 28.8cm
Medal Aperture Size: 10cm x 17cm (12cm x 19cm by removing rear mount)
Mount: Archival-quality, acid-free mountboard (multiple colour options)
Glazing: UV-protective, optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
Print Quality: We use state-of-the-art professional photo-grade printers, archival-quality photographic paper, and ultra-premium fade-resistant inks to ensure every detail is crisp, vibrant, and designed to last a lifetime.
How Does it Work?
We aim to make it as simple as possible to get your running memories up on your wall.
Event: Just enter your event name when adding the basket. This product works for any event or your money back. The route is always correct to the year, you can add your own route or we can can provide it.
Customization: Every order is made to order, allowing you to customize your display. You can choose frame colour, mount colour, map colour, and even add custom text to make it truly yours!
Order Proofs: By default we don’t send order proofs, your map will be the same as the event pictured. If you would like a proof please add a note to your order. Please be aware we will hold your order until you approve this, proofs are only available to customers placing orders.
Self-Fitting: Our products are designed for easy self-fitting for both photos and medals, just like hanging a picture frame. If you prefer, we also offer an optional photo print and fit service for added convenience. Medals are self-fit.
Order and Delivery: Once you place your order, it will be crafted just for you! Delivery in the UK typically takes between 2 to 14 days, depending on the service you choose at checkout. For international orders, you can visit our US site, where most deliveries take 10-14 days. You can opt to send direct to the recipient also.
Final Price: The price displayed is the final price, free delivery is included! If you have any unlisted requests, feel free to contact us directly.
Delivery & Shipping
As all our items are made to order, all our shipping times include the time it takes to make your item. You may pay to skip the queue (orders in front of you) by selecting a fast delivery service. We offer the following services. (Provided by UPS, DPD, Royal Mail, Evri)
Free: We offer a free delivery service, you order will be with you in 10-14 days.
2 - 3 Days: In a rush? Not a problem skip the queue and have your order delivered in a few days.
5 - 7 Days: Delivery via Royal Mail or UPS
7 - 10 Days: Get it a little bit quicker than our free service.
Create a beautiful triathlon route map and double photo display for your swim, bike and run. All our triathlon route maps and photo displays come framed as standard. Professionally printed on photographic grade paper and framed for a stunning finish. These can be made for “Any” triathlon, no matter the distance. (how?)
- 3 wood frame options
- 2 mountboard colour options
- Unlimited map colours
- Optional photo resize, print & fit (see photo sizing)
- Personalised Text - 3 lines available
Our frames use optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
All of our triathlon gifts and medal frames are made from customers’ run data and personalisation requests.
FramingGlory is in no way connected to or affiliated this event, this is just a visual example of route data that has been supplied by a customer and applied to a stylized map of the area it was completed.
Ironman or Triathlon (I’m confused)
No worries, they are the technically the same thing.
Ironman is a brand term that is increasingly becoming common use for half (70.3) and full-distance (140.6) triathlons. Ironman is a term that was created by The World Triathlon Corporation for their triathlon events. Due to the enormous success of these events, people tend to refer to this brand term rather than triathlon. Much like “I’ll Google it” has become everyday use for searching for something online regardless of the search engine you use. “I’ve done an Ironman” is now often used for any triathlon event regardless of the event organiser. (learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
What triathlon distances can I order?
There are several triathlon distances, the simple answer is we can create this for any of them.
The slightly longer answer is we can make our triathlon maps for
Sprint
750m - Swim
20km - Bike
5km - Run
25.75km - Total Distance
Olympic - (Standard)
1.5km - Swim
40km - Bike
10km - Run
51.5km - Total Distance
Half (70.3)- (commonly known as Ironman 70.3)
1.9km - Swim
90km - Bike
21.1km - Run
113km (70.3mi) - Total Distance
Full (140.6) - (commonly known as Ironman)
3.8km - Swim
180km - Bike
42.2km - Run
226km (140.6mi) - Total Distance
(learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
Personalisation & Features
Event-Specific Design: Create a personalised triathlon map, available for any event, any distance, or year for that swim, bike and run. (We can source route information if you do not have your own)
Personal Details: Add any text that you like. Popular options include; your name, finish time, and race date for a unique triathlon memento.
Photo Display: Two photo apertures (10×17cm each) to showcase your race day moments. Choose self-fit or our print & fit service.
Map Colour Options: Choose from customers favourite grey, blue, red, green or choose a custom colour scheme to match your style.
Frame Finishes: Select from 3 finishes. Oak, black, or white FSC-certified frames.
How to Personalise: Upload your photos and race details during checkout, or email them after ordering.
Product Dimensions & Materials
Overall Frame Size: 54.1cm x 28.8cm
Photo Aperture Size: 10cm x 17cm
Mount: Archival-quality, acid-free mountboard (multiple colour options)
Glazing: UV-protective, optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
Print Quality: We use state-of-the-art professional photo-grade printers, archival-quality photographic paper, and ultra-premium fade-resistant inks to ensure every detail is crisp, vibrant, and designed to last a lifetime.
How Does it Work?
We aim to make it as simple as possible to get your running memories up on your wall.
Event: Just enter your event name when adding the basket. This product works for any event or your money back. The route is always correct to the year, you can add your own route or we can can provide it.
Customization: Every order is made to order, allowing you to customize your display. You can choose frame colour, mount colour, map colour, and even add custom text to make it truly yours!
Order Proofs: By default we don’t send order proofs, your map will be the same as the event pictured. If you would like a proof please add a note to your order. Please be aware we will hold your order until you approve this, proofs are only available to customers placing orders.
Self-Fitting: Our products are designed for easy self-fitting for both photos and medals, just like hanging a picture frame. If you prefer, we also offer an optional photo print and fit service for added convenience. Medals are self-fit.
Order and Delivery: Once you place your order, it will be crafted just for you! Delivery in the UK typically takes between 2 to 14 days, depending on the service you choose at checkout. For international orders, you can visit our US site, where most deliveries take 10-14 days. You can opt to send direct to the recipient also.
Final Price: The price displayed is the final price, free delivery is included! If you have any unlisted requests, feel free to contact us directly.
Delivery & Shipping
As all our items are made to order, all our shipping times include the time it takes to make your item. You may pay to skip the queue (orders in front of you) by selecting a fast delivery service. We offer the following services. (Provided by UPS, DPD, Royal Mail, Evri)
Free: We offer a free delivery service, you order will be with you in 10-14 days.
2 - 3 Days: In a rush? Not a problem skip the queue and have your order delivered in a few days.
5 - 7 Days: Delivery via Royal Mail or UPS
7 - 10 Days: Get it a little bit quicker than our free service.
Create a beautiful triathlon route map and double medal display for your swim, bike and run. All our triathlon route maps and double medal displays come framed as standard. Professionally printed on photographic grade paper and framed for a stunning finish. These can be made for “Any” triathlon no matter the distance. (how?)
- 3 wood frame options
- 2 mountboard colour options
- Unlimited map colours
- Personalised Text - 3 lines available
Our frames use optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
All of our triathlon gifts and medal frames are made from customers’ run data and personalisation requests.
FramingGlory is in no way connected to or affiliated this event, this is just a visual example of route data that has been supplied by a customer and applied to a stylized map of the area it was completed.
Ironman or Triathlon (I’m confused)
No worries, they are the technically the same thing.
Ironman is a brand term that is increasingly becoming common use for half (70.3) and full-distance (140.6) triathlons. Ironman is a term that was created by The World Triathlon Corporation for their triathlon events. Due to the enormous success of these events, people tend to refer to this brand term rather than triathlon. Much like “I’ll Google it” has become everyday use for searching for something online regardless of the search engine you use. “I’ve done an Ironman” is now often used for any triathlon event regardless of the event organiser. (learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
What triathlon distances can I order?
There are several triathlon distances, the simple answer is we can create this for any of them.
The slightly longer answer is we can make our triathlon maps for
Sprint
750m - Swim
20km - Bike
5km - Run
25.75km - Total Distance
Olympic - (Standard)
1.5km - Swim
40km - Bike
10km - Run
51.5km - Total Distance
Half (70.3)- (commonly known as Ironman 70.3)
1.9km - Swim
90km - Bike
21.1km - Run
113km (70.3mi) - Total Distance
Full (140.6) - (commonly known as Ironman)
3.8km - Swim
180km - Bike
42.2km - Run
226km (140.6mi) - Total Distance
(learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
Personalisation & Features
Event-Specific Design: Create a personalised triathlon map, available for any event, any distance, or year for that swim, bike and run. (We can source route information if you do not have your own)
Personal Details: Add any text that you like. Popular options include; your name, finish time, and race date for a unique triathlon memento.
Medal Display: 2 self-fit medal openings to display your triathlon medals. Whether 2 medals from 2 different years or his and hers medal from couples running the same event - 10cm x 17cm (12cm x 19cm by removing rear mount)
Map Colour Options: Choose from customers favourite grey, blue, red, green or choose a custom colour scheme to match your style.
Frame Finishes: Select from 3 finishes. Oak, black, or white FSC-certified frames.
How to Personalise: Upload your photos and race details during checkout, or email them after ordering.
Product Dimensions & Materials
Overall Frame Size: 54.1cm x 28.8cm
Medal Aperture Size: 10cm x 17cm (12cm x 19cm by removing rear mount)
Mount: Archival-quality, acid-free mountboard (multiple colour options)
Glazing: UV-protective, optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
Print Quality: We use state-of-the-art professional photo-grade printers, archival-quality photographic paper, and ultra-premium fade-resistant inks to ensure every detail is crisp, vibrant, and designed to last a lifetime.
How Does it Work?
We aim to make it as simple as possible to get your running memories up on your wall.
Event: Just enter your event name when adding the basket. This product works for any event or your money back. The route is always correct to the year, you can add your own route or we can can provide it.
Customization: Every order is made to order, allowing you to customize your display. You can choose frame colour, mount colour, map colour, and even add custom text to make it truly yours!
Order Proofs: By default we don’t send order proofs, your map will be the same as the event pictured. If you would like a proof please add a note to your order. Please be aware we will hold your order until you approve this, proofs are only available to customers placing orders.
Self-Fitting: Our products are designed for easy self-fitting for both photos and medals, just like hanging a picture frame. If you prefer, we also offer an optional photo print and fit service for added convenience. Medals are self-fit.
Order and Delivery: Once you place your order, it will be crafted just for you! Delivery in the UK typically takes between 2 to 14 days, depending on the service you choose at checkout. For international orders, you can visit our US site, where most deliveries take 10-14 days. You can opt to send direct to the recipient also.
Final Price: The price displayed is the final price, free delivery is included! If you have any unlisted requests, feel free to contact us directly.
Delivery & Shipping
As all our items are made to order, all our shipping times include the time it takes to make your item. You may pay to skip the queue (orders in front of you) by selecting a fast delivery service. We offer the following services. (Provided by UPS, DPD, Royal Mail, Evri)
Free: We offer a free delivery service, you order will be with you in 10-14 days.
2 - 3 Days: In a rush? Not a problem skip the queue and have your order delivered in a few days.
5 - 7 Days: Delivery via Royal Mail or UPS
7 - 10 Days: Get it a little bit quicker than our free service.
The perfect way to commemorate your triathlon
We create two beautiful matching frames. Why two? Well we wanted to show off every part of the event in the detail it deserves. One frame houses the triathlon swim and run elements, the other the longer bike element. An added advantage of having two frames for your triathlon is that you have the opportunity to add a photo and medal or two photos from your triathlon. All our triathlon displays come framed as standard. Professionally printed on photographic grade paper and framed for a stunning finish. These can be made for “Any” triathlon. (how?)
- 3 wood frame options
- 2 mat board colour options
- Unlimited map colours
- Optional photo resize, print & fit (see photo sizing)
Our frames use optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
Create a beautiful triathlon bib and double photo display frame for your triathlon. All our race bib frames are professionally machine cut using fade resistant non-acid mat board and framed for a stunning finish. These are designed to fit the majority of race bibs (see measuring guide) and can be personalised in the following ways.
- 3 wood frame options
- 2 mat board colour options
- Optional photo resize, print & fit (see photo sizing)
Our frames use optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
Create a beautiful triathlon route map for your swim, bike and run. All our triathlon route maps come framed as standard. Professionally printed on photographic grade paper and framed for a stunning finish. These can be made for “Any” triathlon no matter the distance. (how?)
- 2 size options
- 3 wood frame options
- Unlimited map colours
- Orientated to best suit your route
Our frames use optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
All of our triathlon gifts and medal frames are made from customers’ run data and personalisation requests.
FramingGlory is in no way connected to or affiliated this event, this is just a visual example of route data that has been supplied by a customer and applied to a stylized map of the area it was completed.
Ironman or Triathlon (I’m confused)
No worries, they are the technically the same thing.
Ironman is a brand term that is increasingly becoming common use for half (70.3) and full-distance (140.6) triathlons. Ironman is a term that was created by The World Triathlon Corporation for their triathlon events. Due to the enormous success of these events, people tend to refer to this brand term rather than triathlon. Much like “I’ll Google it” has become everyday use for searching for something online regardless of the search engine you use. “I’ve done an Ironman” is now often used for any triathlon event regardless of the event organiser. (learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
What triathlon distances can I order?
There are several triathlon distances, the simple answer is we can create this for any of them.
The slightly longer answer is we can make our triathlon maps for
Sprint
750m - Swim
20km - Bike
5km - Run
25.75km - Total Distance
Olympic - (Standard)
1.5km - Swim
40km - Bike
10km - Run
51.5km - Total Distance
Half (70.3)- (commonly known as Ironman 70.3)
1.9km - Swim
90km - Bike
21.1km - Run
113km (70.3mi) - Total Distance
Full (140.6) - (commonly known as Ironman)
3.8km - Swim
180km - Bike
42.2km - Run
226km (140.6mi) - Total Distance
(learn more about Ironman vs triathlon)
Personalisation & Features
Event-Specific Design: Create a personalised triathlon map, available for any event, any distance, or year for that swim, bike and run. (We can source route information if you do not have your own)
Personal Details: Add any text that you like. Popular options include; your name, finish time, and race date for a unique triathlon memento.
Map Colour Options: Choose from customers favourite grey, blue, red, green or choose a custom colour scheme to match your style.
Frame Finishes: Select from 3 finishes. Oak, black, or white FSC-certified frames.
How to Personalise: Upload your photos and race details during checkout, or email them after ordering.
Product Dimensions & Materials
Overall Frame Size: Small - 33cm x 24.3cm / Large - 43.2cm x 33cm
Orientation Matching: No need to worry what orientation will look best, we match the route to the best orientation.
Glazing: UV-protective, optical grade plexiglass that is optically clear, providing total luminous transmittance, and glass level haze factor.
Print Quality: We use state-of-the-art professional photo-grade printers, archival-quality photographic paper, and ultra-premium fade-resistant inks to ensure every detail is crisp, vibrant, and designed to last a lifetime.
How Does it Work?
We aim to make it as simple as possible to get your running memories up on your wall.
Event: Just enter your event name when adding the basket. This product works for any event or your money back. The route is always correct to the year, you can add your own route or we can can provide it.
Customization: Every order is made to order, allowing you to customize your display. You can choose frame colour, mount colour, map colour, and even add custom text to make it truly yours!
Order Proofs: By default we don’t send order proofs, your map will be the same as the event pictured. If you would like a proof please add a note to your order. Please be aware we will hold your order until you approve this, proofs are only available to customers placing orders.
Self-Fitting: Our products are designed for easy self-fitting for both photos and medals, just like hanging a picture frame. If you prefer, we also offer an optional photo print and fit service for added convenience. Medals are self-fit.
Order and Delivery: Once you place your order, it will be crafted just for you! Delivery in the UK typically takes between 2 to 14 days, depending on the service you choose at checkout. For international orders, you can visit our US site, where most deliveries take 10-14 days. You can opt to send direct to the recipient also.
Final Price: The price displayed is the final price, free delivery is included! If you have any unlisted requests, feel free to contact us directly.
Delivery & Shipping
As all our items are made to order, all our shipping times include the time it takes to make your item. You may pay to skip the queue (orders in front of you) by selecting a fast delivery service. We offer the following services. (Provided by UPS, DPD, Royal Mail, Evri)
Free: We offer a free delivery service, you order will be with you in 10-14 days.
2 - 3 Days: In a rush? Not a problem skip the queue and have your order delivered in a few days.
5 - 7 Days: Delivery via Royal Mail or UPS
7 - 10 Days: Get it a little bit quicker than our free service.