New Zealand's best ironman athletes will have to wait a while longer until they're back competing against their rivals

An ironman virtual club web-based platform has been launched, giving athletes a chance to log their running and biking training times.

Four professional men and women based out of a Colorado studio are competing against each other this weekend, which will be live streamed.

Ironman Oceania managing director Dave Beeche says social distancing rules remain intact during the race.