Iron X

Iron X, July 11, 2026

Iron X is an extreme ironing race held in Auburn, CA. The event is run as a half marathon and combines running with on-site ironing at multiple locations around town. The listed meeting address is 855 Pacific Ave, Auburn.

This event is organized as a fatass, unofficial outing. There will be no aid stations, no medical support, no medals, no crew assistance, and no pacers allowed. Participants must be self supported and carry all required supplies.

Participants, called ironists, must wear a button-up shirt throughout the race, remove it, iron it, and put it back on at each specified location. Ironists may wear another shirt underneath. Each ironing action must be recorded on video with the location clearly visible; having another ironist or a spectator film the video is acceptable. Spectators are allowed at all ironing locations except the Dead Car Iron. Spectator crew may film only and may not provide aid. Failure to complete an iron at the specified location and provide the required video will result in a 10 minute penalty added to finish time for each missing or insufficient video.

Expected ironing locations include Robie Point foundation, knee deep in the river south of No Hands Bridge, the middle of No Hands Bridge, the top of Foresthill Bridge near Kickass, a vehicle remains site called the Dead Car Iron, a statue foundation block on Lincoln Ave, the Clock Tower at Lincoln Way and High St, and the old courthouse parking lot in Old Town Auburn.

Each ironist must carry their own ironing board, iron, fuel, and water for the entire event. Boards must have legs and be at least 3' 3" long and 11" wide. Battery powered irons are required; plastic irons are acceptable. Rules and some iron locations are still in progress. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.