TODD CRANDELL:

120+ IRONMANS® and Counting

Todd Crandell's IRONMAN® Journey

A pioneer in using endurance sports as a recovery tool, Todd Crandell has completed over 120 grueling ultra-endurance races worldwide. His journey showcases the transformative power of fitness, discipline, and perseverance as essential components of sustained sobriety and personal growth.

Todd Crandell completed his first ironman triathlon in 1999 and has never looked back. Being clean and sober since 1993, Todd has completed full-length Ironman triathlons, Ironman 70.3 and Ultraman events across the world.

In 2008, within one week, he completed both the Ironman Western Australia and the Ultraman Hawaii Triathlon, a three-day test of endurance consisting of 6.2 miles of swimming and 90 miles of biking on day one, 170.2 miles of biking on day two, and 52.4 miles of running on day three. Todd Crandell was the only person in the world to do so that year.

Todd has also earned the prestigious AWA (All World Athlete) Ironman status.

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all world athlete awa bronze status 2025 awarded to todd crandell for his iron man ranking

2025

2023

Ironman Greece 70.3 #113
Ironman Memphis, Tn 70.3
Ironman Jones Beach, New York 70.3
Ironman Michigan 70.3
Sylvania, Ohio Sprint Triathlon
Ironman Ohio, Sandusky 70.3
Ironman Musselman 70.3
Ironman Pennsylvania, Happy Valley 70.3
Whitehouse, Ohio Sprint Triathlon
Ironman Western Massachusetts 70.3
Ironman Kona, Hawaii 70.3
Ironman Puerto Rico 70.3
Ironman Galveston, Texas 70.3

2021

Dave’s Turkey Chase 5k, Toledo
Ironman World Championships, 70.3, Utah
Ironman Michigan, 70.3
Ironman Oregon, 70.3
Ironman Virginia, 70.3 Blue Ridge
Ironman Chattanooga, Tennessee 70.3
Ironman Haines City, Florida 70.3

2019

Ironman Ohio 70.3
Sylvania Olympic Triathlon
Ironman Traverse City 70.3
Ironman World Championships 70.3 Nice, France
Glass City Half Marathon
Ironman Virginia 70.3
Ironman Chattanooga 70.3
Ironman Wisconsin 70.3
Ironman France
Ironman World Championships Kona, Hawaii
Turkey Trot 5k Toledo, Ohio

2017

Glass City Half Marathon
Clark Lake Sprint Triathlon
Sylvania Olympic Triathlon
Ironman Raleigh 70.3
Ironman Steelhead 70.3
Ironman Atlantic City 70.3
Detroit Michigan Championships Olympic Triathlon

2015

Ironman Melbourne, Australia
Glass City Half Marathon
Boy Scout Half Marathon

2013

Glass City Half Marathon Toledo, Ohio
Ironman Texas
Maumee Bay Olympic Distance Triathlon
Ironman Syracuse 70.3
Sylvania Olympic Triathlon
Indianapolis Half Marathon

2011

Michigan Championships Triathlon – Olympic Distance
Ultraman Uk (Dnf)
Ironman Lanzarote
Motor City Triathlon Olympic Distance
Big Fish Triathlon Olympic Distance
South Beach Triathlon Olympic Distance
Act (Anyone Can Try Triathlon) Sprint Distance
Ironman Muncie 70.3
Lumberman Olympic Distance Triathlon
Sanford And Son Olympic Distance Triathlon
Sylvania Triathlon Olympic Distance

2009

New Orleans Ironman 70.3
Motor City Triathlon Olympic Distance
Maumee Bay Triathlon Olympic Distance
Ironman Germany
Ironman Switzerland
Ultraman Canada
Sylvania Triathlon
Sydney Australia Marathon
Detroit Marathon
Philadelphia Marathon

2007

California 70.3 Half Ironman
Honu Half Ironman 70.3
Columbia Triathlon
Ironman Austria
Maumee Bay Triathlon Olympic Distance
Sylvania Triathlon Olympic Distance
Annapolis Triathlon (Maryland)

2005

Ironman South Africa
Terre Haute Triathlon
Racing For Recovery Half Ironman
Maumee Bay Olympic Triathlon
Buffalo Springs Half Ironman Texas
Racine Wisconsin Half Ironman
Vineman Half Ironman
Sylvania Olympic Triathlon Sylvania, Ohio
Ironman Korea
Chicago Marathon
4th Annual Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk

2003

Ironman Malaysia Langkowi Malaysia Dnf
St. Croix ½ Ironman St. Croix Us Virgin Islands
Maumee Bay Sprint Distance Triathlon Maumee Bay, Ohio
Ironman Coeur D’ Alene Coeur D’ Alene Idaho
Muncie ½ Ironman Muncie, Indiana
Sylvania Olympic Triathlon Sylvania, Ohio
New York City Marathon New York, Ny
Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk Sylvania, Ohio
Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk Citronelle, Alabama
Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk Pomona California
Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk Long Island New York

2001

Ironman New Zealand Lake Taupo New Zealand
Ironman Usa Lake Placid, New York
Muncie ½ Ironman Muncie Indiana
Sylvania Olympic Distance Triathlon Sylvania, Ohio
Columbus Marathon Columbus, Ohio

1999

Wendy’s Sprint Triathlon, Columbus, Ohio
Muncie Endurathon ½ Ironman Muncie, Indiana
Sylvania Olmypic Distance Triathlon Sylvania, Ohio
Ironman Florida, Panama City Beach, Florida

2024

Ironman, Wilmington, NC 70.3 #122
Ironman Waco, TX 70.3 #121
Ironman Louisville, KY 70.3 #120
Sylvania, OH Sprint Triathlon
Ironman Sandusky, OH 70.3 #119
Ironman Muncie, IN 70.3 #118
Ironman Muskoka, Ontario 70.3 #117
Ironman Des Moines, IA 70.3 #116

Ironman Honu, HI 70.3 #115
Ironman Dominican Republic 70.3 #114

2022

Ironman Hawaii World Championships
Ironman Michigan 70.3
Ironman Boulder 70.3
Ironman Maine 70.3
Ironman Ohio 70.3
Ironman Stealhead 70.3
Ironman Chattanooga 70.3
Ironman Eagleman 70.3
Glass City 1/2 Marathon
Ironman Acapulco 70.3
Ironman San Juan 70.3
Ironman Hawaii Honu 70.3

2020

Ironman Arizona 70.3
Churchills 1/2 Marathon Perrysburg, Ohio

2018

Glass City Half Marathon
Ironman Chattanooga 70.3
Ironman Boulder
Quarry Ridge Sprint Triathlon
Clark Lake Sprint Triathlon
Ironman Ohio 70.3
Sylvania Triathlon – Olympic Distance
Ironman Maine 70.3
Churchill’s Half Marathon
Dave’s Turkey Chase 5k

2016

Glass City Half Marathon
Sylvania Triathlon — Olympic Distance
Ironman Ohio 70.3
Ironman Chattanooga

2014

ronman Los Cabos
Ironman Eagleman 70.3
Racing For Recovery Half Ironman
Ironman Louisville, Kentucky
Ironman Silverman 70.3, Nevada
Ironman 70.3, Princeton

2012

Ironman San Juan 70.3
Racing For Recovery Half Ironman Triathlon
Motor City Triathlon – Olympic Distance
Ironman Nyc Us Championships
Ironman Mont-Tremblant
Ironman 70.3 Pocono
Ironman Hawaii World Championship
Santa Hustle Half Marathon Sandusky, Ohio
Huff 50k (31 Mile) Run. Albion, Indiana

2010

St Croix 50 Mile Run
Ironhorse 50 Mile Run
Maumee Bay Triathlon Olympic Distance
Ironman Racine 70.3
Sylvania Triathlon Olympic Distance
Ironmam Muskoka 70.3
Ironman Cozumel

2008

Churchill’s Half Marathon Perrysburg , Ohio
Ironman China
St. Croix Half Ironman 70.3
Boise Ironman 70.3
Motor City Triathlon Olympic Distance
Rhode Island Half Ironman 70.3
Sylvania Triathlon Olympic Distance
Timberman Half Ironman 70.3
Ironman Louisville
La Triathlon Olympic Distance
Tour De Scottsdale 70 Mile Bike Race
Ultraman Hawaii
Ironman Western Australia

2006

Ironman Arizona April
Boston Marathon April
Indy Half Marathon
Baja Half Ironman
Racing For Recovery Half Ironman
Maumee Bay Triathlon
Philadelphia Triathlon
Great White North Half Ironman
Steelhead Half Ironman
Sylvania Triathlon
Timberman Half Ironman
Rock N Roll Half Marathon Virgina Beach
Cancun Half Ironman
Ironman Hawaii
Run With The Owls Lynbrook Ny 4 Miler
Las Vegas Half Marathon

2004

Florida ½ Ironman Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida
Muskoka Triathlon 1 Mile Swim, 38 Mile Bike, 9 Mile Run Muskoka, Ontario
Muncie ½ Ironman Muncie, Indiana
Sylvania Olympic Triathlon Sylvania, Ohio
Uk Half Ironman
Great Lake Escape Triathlon Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio Olympic Triathlon
Toronto Marathon
Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk Sylvania, Ohio
Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk Citronelle, Alabama
Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk Long Island New York

2002

Glass City Half Marathon, Toledo, Ohio
Ironman Brazil Florianopolis Brazil
Cleveland Olympic Distance Triathlon Cleveland, Ohio
Muncie ½ Ironman Muncie, Indiana
Maumee Bay Sprint Distance Triathlon Maumee Bay, Ohio
Sylvania Olympic Distance Triathlon Sylvania, Ohio
Great Buckeye Challenge ½ Ironman Columbus, Ohio
Ironman Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin
Racing For Recovery 5k Run/Walk Sylvania, Ohio

2000

Ironman California Oceanside, California
Muncie ½ Ironman Muncie, Indiana
Sylvania Olympic Distance Triathlon Sylvania, Ohio
Ironman Canada Pentiction, BC

Todd’s journey to his first 100 Ironman Finishes

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Todd Crandell is an accomplished author who shares his personal journey and recovery insights through impactful books. His writings inspire readers to overcome addiction, embrace holistic wellness, and pursue a life of purpose, offering practical advice and motivation for sustainable sobriety.

Todd Crandell: Podcaster

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Through his engaging podcast, Racing for Recovery, Todd Crandell creates a space for open conversations about addiction, recovery, and holistic wellness. Featuring candid discussions, expert insights, and motivational stories, Todd’s podcast inspires listeners to take control of their lives and find purpose through sobriety.

Todd Crandel: Speaker

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Todd Crandell is an nationally recognized speaker who captivates audiences with his powerful story of overcoming addiction through perseverance and holistic wellness. His presentations motivate individuals and organizations to embrace healthier lifestyles, make positive choices, and discover the strength within to thrive.

Todd Crandell: Vegan

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As a dedicated advocate for Vegan living, Todd Crandell promotes the benefits of proper plant-based nutrition as part of a balanced, healthy recover journey.  His commitment to mindful eating reflects his belief that proper nutrition enhances mental clarity, physical wellness, and overall life transformation.  Todd's 4th book Do NO Hamr: Discovering the Truth and the Power Behind a Compasionate Lifestyle, is packed with scientific facts that give a voice to the silenced.

Todd Crandell:  Filmography

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Todd Crandell’s inspiring story and work have been featured in several documentaries and films that highlight his recovery journey and achievements. These projects serve as powerful testaments to overcoming adversity, showcasing Todd’s mission to help others live healthier, purpose-driven lives.

Todd Crandell: Raceopgraphy

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A pioneer in using endurance sports as a recovery tool, Todd Crandell has completed over 100 grueling ultra-endurance races worldwide. His raceography demonstrates the transformative power of fitness, discipline, and perseverance as essential components of sustained sobriety and personal growth.

Todd Crandell: Cameo

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Through his Cameo platform, Todd Crandell provides personalized messages that inspire and uplift individuals battling addiction or seeking motivation. Whether offering encouragement, sharing advice, or celebrating milestones, Todd’s heartfelt videos connect directly with those striving to overcome challenges and embrace recovery.