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Some 1,500 people registered to run, paddle and chug in the 2025 Ironman event in Hermosa Beach, an event that began at 8 a.m. and concluded by 9:50 a.m.The July 4th competition asks entrants to run a mile, paddle a mile and then drink a six-pack of beer. They are alloted 20 minutes afterwards, and whoever has the best time without throwing up, wins.
Annie Seawright-Newton won in the women’s category and Blake Vogleslang took the trophy in the men’s category.
This was the 51st annual Ironman in Hermosa.






Such an incredible tradition and a great way to start off the 4th with the feeling of freedom.