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World Triathlon
Corporation Ironman Distance Races |
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An iron distance triathlon consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112
mile bike, and a 26.2 mile run. It is considered by
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| Mar 5, 2012 | Ironman New Zealand Location: Lake Taupo, New Zealand ( map) Swim: Fresh water, one loop, deep water start, water temp ~64F/19C Bike: 2 loops, flat to undulating, 2 climbs of approx. 100-150m vertical Run: 2 loops, out and back, mostly along lake, mostly flat Entry Fee: $960.00 (includes GST) | RATINGS | | Mar 25, 2012 | Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship Location: Melbourne, Australia ( map) Swim: 1 loop, salt water Bike: 2 loop, fast and smooth Run: point to point, along waterside Entry Fee: $775 AUD (approx. $810 USD) | RATINGS | | Apr 22, 2012 | Spec-Savers Ironman South Africa Location: Port Elizabeth, South Africa ( map) Swim: Salt water, 2 loop, rectangular course, 17-24.5C water temp. Bike: 3 loop, flat to rolling with one 150m vertical climb Run: 3 loop, flat, mostly along shoreline Entry Fee: R $4000 | RATINGS | | May 5, 2012 | Ironman St. George Location: St. George, Utah ( map) Swim: One loop, rectangular course, in-water start, fresh water, 60-64 degrees Bike: 2 loop, features a 2000 foot/30 mile climb each loop Run: 3 loop, 4 out-and-backs, rolling Entry Fee: $600 USD | RATINGS | | May 6, 2012 | Ironman Australia Location: Port MacQuarie, NSW, Australia ( map) Swim: Salt water, 2 loop, deep water start Bike: 4 out-and-backs, undulating course along shore with one climb per loop Run: 4 loop, undulating course Entry Fee: $695AUD (approximately $500US) | RATINGS | | May 19, 2012 | Ironman Lanzarote Canarias Location: Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain ( map) Swim: beach start, 2 rectangular loops with beach turn, salt water Bike: 1 loop, mountainous, 2551m total climbing! Run: 3 lap, down and back along the beach front, mostly flat Entry Fee: 450 Euros (approximately $350US) | RATINGS | | May 19, 2012 | Ironman Texas Location: The Woodlands, Texas Swim: 1 loop, fresh water, point to point. Bike: 1 loop, mostly flat with some rolling hills Run: 3 loop, flat Entry Fee: $625 USD | RATINGS | | May 27, 2012 | Brasil Telecom Ironman Florianopolis Location: Florianopolis, Brazil ( map) Swim: Beach start, two loop with beach turn, salt water Bike: Two loops, flat with two climbs (20m, 50m vert.) Run: One 21km then two 10km laps, mostly flat Entry Fee: $450USD | RATINGS | | Jun 17, 2012 | Ironman Regensburg Location: Regensburg, Germany ( map) Swim: 1 loop, Fresh water Bike: Beautiful 2-loop ride with 1500m of climbing, includes nature park Run: 4-loop through historic city centre Entry Fee: 430 Euros (approx. $555 USD) | RATINGS | | Jun 24, 2012 | Ironman France - Nice Triathlon Location: Nice, France ( map) Swim: Two loops, triangular course, salt water, beach turn Bike: One loop, 1800m climbing Run: Fours loops, flat, along waterfront Entry Fee: 320Euros (approximately $375US) | RATINGS | | Jun 24, 2012 | Ford Ironman USA Coeur d'Alene Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho ( map) Swim: 2 loops with beach turn, rectangular course in fresh water lake, water temp high 60s low 70s F. Bike: Rolling 2 loop ride with two 500 vertical foot climbs Run: Rolling 2 loop course with 2 challenging climbs Entry Fee: $600 USD | RATINGS | | Jul 1, 2012 | Karnten Ironman Austria Location: Klagenfurt, Austria ( map) Swim: Beach start, triangle followed by canal finish, ave. temp 25C Bike: 2 loops, very fast, closed to traffic, rolling with one major climb Run: 2 laps, flat and fast Entry Fee: 370Euros (approximately $435US) | RATINGS | | Jul 8, 2012 | Ironman Germany Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany ( map) Swim: 2 lap fresh water swim, deep water start, beach turn Bike: 2 lap, closed roads, 1000m climbing Run: Flat course along river within city Entry Fee: 450Euros (approximately $580US) | RATINGS | | Jul 15, 2012 | Ironman Switzerland Location: Zurich, Switzerland ( map) Swim: 2 loop course, one rectangle, one triangle, fresh water lake Bike: 2 loops with 1200 ft of climbing each loop Run: Down and backs on a flat 5k course Entry Fee: CHF 675.00 | RATINGS | | Jul 22, 2012 | Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid Location: Lake Placid, New York ( map) Swim: 2 loops, fresh water lake, beach turn, 65F-75F water temp. Bike: 2 loops, rolling, 2000ft climbing each loop Run: 2 loop, Lake and river-side run, rolling, passes through town 4 times Entry Fee: $625 USD | RATINGS | | Jul 22, 2012 | Ironman U.K. Location: Bolton, Lancashire, UK ( map) Swim: 2 lap, fresh water lake, deep water start Bike: Three loops, rolling, 7700ft total climbing Run: Down and back through local towns Entry Fee: $375 Euro | RATINGS | | Aug 11, 2012 | Ironman U.S. Championship Location: New York, New York Swim: point to point, fresh water, time trial start Bike: 2 loop, roads closed to traffic, rolling hills Run: 2 loop, 700feet of elevation each lap Entry Fee: $895 USD | RATINGS | | Aug 18, 2012 | Ironman Kalmar Location: Kalmar, Sweden ( map) Swim: 2 loop, spectator friendly Bike: Flat and fast Run: 3 loop, along water, finish in city Entry Fee: $440 Euros | RATINGS | | Aug 19, 2012 | Ironman Mont-Tremblant Location: Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canda ( map) Swim: 1 loop, beach start, fresh water, water temp around 71 F Bike: 2 loop, hilly, challenging Run: 2 loop, a few challenging hills Entry Fee: $675 CAN | RATINGS | | Aug 26, 2012 | Ironman Louisville Location: Louisville, Kentucky ( map) Swim: point to point, time trial start, fresh water river, current can make for fast times Bike: 400ft climb to plateau where you do two rolling loops then descend back into town Run: 4 loop, flat and hot Entry Fee: $600 USD | RATINGS | | Aug 26, 2012 | Subaru Ironman Canada Location: Penticton, BC, Canada ( map) Swim: 1 loop, triangular course in fresh water lake, ave. temp. 68F Bike: 1 loop mountain course, 2 big climbs each over 1000ft Run: 1 loop down and back along river and lake side Entry Fee: $702 USD | RATINGS | | Sep 9, 2012 | Ford Ironman Wisconsin Location: Madison, Wisconsin ( map) Swim: 2 rectangular loops, fresh water lake, water temp ave. 70 F Bike: 2 loops, rural roads, ~2500ft total climbing Run: 2 loops, rolling course through city, ~900ft total climbing Entry Fee: $625 USD | RATINGS | | Sep 16, 2012 | Ironman Wales Location: Pembrokeshire, Wales Swim: 2 loop, fresh water Bike: 2 loop, 650m of altitude change. Run: 4 loop Entry Fee: $375 Euro | RATINGS | | Oct 13, 2012 | Hawaii Ironman World Championship Location: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA ( map) Swim: 1 lap, salt water, water start Bike: 1 loop, down and back, flat Run: 1 lap, flat Entry Fee: $750 USD (not open to general entry) | RATINGS | | Nov 3, 2012 | Ford Ironman Florida Location: Panama City, Florida, USA ( map) Swim: beach start, two-loops with beach turn, salt water, water temp around 70 F Bike: flat and fast, one loop Run: two flat loops mostly along shore Entry Fee: $625 USD | RATINGS | | Nov 18, 2012 | Ford Ironman Arizona Location: Tempe, Arizona ( map) Swim: 1 rectangular loop in fresh water, deep water start, water temp mid 60s F Bike: 3 loops each with a 400ft vertical climb and decent Run: 3 loops undulating course, mostly flat, little shade. Entry Fee: $650 USD | RATINGS | | Nov 25, 2012 | Ironman Cozumel Location: Cozumel, Mexico Swim: One rectangular lap, water start, warm water so no wetsuits Bike: Flat and fast, 3 laps Run: Flat and fast, 3 laps Entry Fee: $600 USD | RATINGS | | Dec 9, 2012 | Ironman Western Australia Location: Busselton, WA, Australia ( map) Swim: 1 lap, salt water, water start Bike: 3 loops, down and back, flat Run: 2 laps along shoreline, flat Entry Fee: $675 AUD (approximately $460USD) | RATINGS |
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