Feb 11, 2023
45 years of IRONMAN, The Road to AG Worlds, Old Man Winter and Local Race Price Increases.
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45 Years of IRONMAN; Iconic Triathlon Brand to Celebrate with a Global Sweepstakes
February 8, 2023
February 18th. Anyone registered for a 2023 IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3 or 5150 race before February 17th will automatically be entered to win
- IRONMAN celebrates 45th anniversary of first race that took place on February 18, 1978; Each day between Feb. 13-17, 45 prizes from brands such as EKOI, FulGaz, HOKA, Hyperice, Normatec, Nirvana, ROKA, Santini and Wahoo will be awarded to randomly drawn winners. - On Feb. 18, its anniversary, one grand prize winner will be randomly drawn and will receive a high value prize pack of products, services, and experiences, including a 2023 and 2024 IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon race entry
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – On Saturday, February 18, IRONMAN® will celebrate the 45th anniversary of its very first triathlon event, which took place on the Island of O’ahu, Hawai`i in 1978. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, IRONMAN will be randomly selecting 45 daily prize winners over the course of the week of Feb. 13-17, which leads up to IRONMAN’s birthday. One grand prize winner will be randomly selected on Feb. 18 to receive a high value prize pack of products, services and experiences including a 2023 and 2024 IRONMAN or IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon entry. Athletes who are registered for any 2023 IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3, or 5150™ event, will be automatically entered to win; Register for more eligible races during the entry period to receive additional entries and opportunities to win. For more information, please visit, www.IRONMAN.com/IRONMAN-day.
“While we have come a long way since 1978, we still strive to bring the same fearless spirit that the athletes who took on the first IRONMAN race brought to the start line that day on O’ahu,” said Suzanne Cohen, Chief Marketing Officer of The IRONMAN Group. “This is an important day in our company’s history, and we want to continue to recognize the amazing individuals who have played an important part in our 45-year history. In doing so we also want to reward our dedicated and passionate athletes who create the countless unforgettable moments that continue to tell the IRONMAN story.”
On February 18, 1978, 15 dreamers set out on the shores of O’ahu, Hawai`i, to complete what was thought to be the impossible – swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles, and running 26.2 miles, totalling 140.6 miles in a single day, as they looked to put an end to the argument of who were the best athletes in the world – swimmers, cyclists, or runners. Established by co-founders John and Judy Collins, the achievement of the original 12 finishers, which included Mr. Collins, has led to not just the pinnacle event in endurance sports, but a lifestyle and an iconic brand. Hundreds of thousands of athletes fulfil their dreams at finish lines all over the world proving that “ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE®”.
To celebrate the occasion, IRONMAN will be hosting a sweepstakes featuring Daily prizes from Monday, Feb. 13 through Friday, 17, 2023 featuring brands such as EKOI, FulGaz, HOKA, Hyperice, Normatec, Nirvana, ROKA, Santini and Wahoo, among others, to be awarded to randomly drawn winners. On Saturday, Feb. 18, one grand prize winner will be randomly drawn and will receive a high value prize pack of products, services, and experiences related to IRONMAN racing, including an IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon race entry.
See the schedule of prizes below:
Date Daily Prizes
2/13/2023 Santini Tri Suit
2/14/2023 EKOI Aero 15 Helmet
2/15/2023 HOKA Rincon 3 Sneakers
2/16/2023 FulGaz One Year Membership
2/17/2023 2023 IRONMAN/IRONMAN 70.3 Race Entry
2/18/2023 Santini Kit
EKOI Aero 15 Helmet
HOKA Rincon 3 Sneakers
FulGaz One Year Membership
IRONMAN x ROKA Seaside Stripes Barton Sunglasses
Race entry to 2023 IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event
2023 VIP Passes for 2
Race entry to 2024 IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event
2024 VIP Passes for 2
Normatec 3 Boots
Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro
Nirvana VIP Package for 2
Wahoo KICKR
Santini Tri Suit signed by Gustav Iden
$1,000 IRONMAN Store Merchandise Pack
Athlete need only to register for any 2023 IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3 or 5150 triathlon event during the entry period to enter for a chance to win.
A unique multisport experience that gives you the opportunity to compete in 13 multisport races, that's right, 13 multisport races! Bring your family, bring your friends and see what the multisport community is all about!
Did you know that these races can qualify you for the international stage? All national championship races at the 2023 Multisport National Championships Festival are 2024 World Qualifiers for Team USA except for mixed relay duathlon, super sprint duathlon, super sprint medley, youth triathlon, 5K run, and 10K run.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Super-Sprint Triathlon Time Trial: 250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run
Super-Sprint Duathlon Time Trial: 1.2k run, 5k bike, 1.2k run
Aquathlon: 2.5k run, 1000m swim, 2.5k run (or 1000m, 5k run - water temperature dependent)
Friday, April 21, 2023
5k Run (held in conjunction with duathlon)
Draft-Legal Sprint Duathlon: 5k run, 20k bike, 3.3k run (drafting allowed)
Draft-Legal Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run (drafting allowed)
Saturday, April 22, 2023
10K run (held in conjunction with duathlon)
Standard Duathlon: 10k run, 40k bike, 5k run
Standard Aquabike: 1500m swim, 40k bike
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Youth Triathlon: 100m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run
Age Group Triathlon Mixed Relay: 250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run (drafting allowed)
Age Group Duathlon Mixed Relay: 1.2k run 1, 5k bike, 1.2k run (drafting allowed)
Super Sprint Individual Medley Triathlon: 250m swim, 5k bike, 1.2k run four times each (drafting allowed)
World Triathlon Multisport Championships to be held in Townsville in 2024
Organisers of the World Triathlon Multisport Championships have today announced that the event will be heading to Townsville, Australia, in 2024. The 10-day event will be held in the charming town in North Queensland in 2024, with thousands of athletes from around the world expected to take part.
The World Triathlon Multisport Championships will see duathlon, long distance triathlon, long distance aquabike, aquathlon, cross triathlon and cross duathlon world championship races organized together during a week-long festival. This ground-breaking event now allows for athletes to compete in various multisport races, as opposed to electing only one each season. And participants can even vie for the Multisport Legend, a title reserved for those who compete in four events.
World Triathlon President and IOC member Marisol Casado said that the organisation was looking forward to heading to Townsville in 2024. “We are absolutely delighted to return to Queensland after such a long time without events in Australia, this time for one of our flagship events: the Multisport World Championships in Townsville,” she said. “Over the last years, Australia has become synonymous of triathlon on its multiple variations, and has proved to be a magnificent host for the triathlon family, playing host to some truly memorable performances and great champions, staging races the results of which have helped shape the path of entire seasons.
“Being able to hold these important races in one fantastic location and all under the banner of one festival has proved to be hugely beneficial for athletes, spectators and media alike, allowing the global World Triathlon family the opportunity to gather together for a true celebration of the sport, and we are extremely excited to head to Townsville in 2024,” she said.
Member for Townsville Scott Stewart said the Multisport World Championships cemented Townsville’s place as the sporting events capital of northern Australia. “I’m looking forward to seeing the Multisport World Championships come to life here in the North, bringing together thousands of elite and age-group athletes,” Mr Stewart said. “The Palaszczuk Government is proud to support the Multisport World Championships because we understand the importance of events to local jobs and Townsville’s visitor economy.
“This event is great news for North Queensland tourism operators, accommodation and transport providers, and local retailers,” he said. “It’s also a golden opportunity for competitors and spectators to build extra time into their stay to explore Townsville’s amazing tourism and Indigenous cultural experiences, world-class dining, the reef, and breathtaking tropical islands and rainforests.”
Mayor Jenny Hill said the Townsville City Council and the wider community was looking forward to welcoming the Multisport World Championships to the city.
“Hosting this event is a real coup of Townsville and further reinforces our city’s reputation as the events capital of Northern Australia,” Cr Hill said. “With our beautiful natural environment and ideal weather, I can think of no better place for the world’s best athletes to test their skills and endurance.
“The championships will also provide a platform to promote our city and region to the world, which will boost our tourism industry for years to come.”
Miles Stewart OAM OLY, Triathlon Australia CEO, welcomed news that the event would be held in Townsville in 2024. “This is fantastic news for triathlon and multisport in Australia, and for our members who have been anticipating, and looking forward to racing and officiating at these world championships on home soil,” said Stewart. “We’re expecting our largest Australian representative team on record for Townsville 2024 with seven championships on the schedule from cross-triathlon, aquathlon to long course.
“The festival format will mean athletes can race across multiple disciplines on multiple days, which is really exciting, and will be a great boost for Australian events with athletes racing to qualify for a spot on the team from 2023,” he said. “Australia has some of the best triathlon events in the world, and we can’t wait to welcome the world’s best to Townsville, and continue to build on our legacy of hosting world-class events.
Official dates for the Townsville Multisport World Championships will be announced in the near future.
The World Triathlon Multisport Championships made its debut in the World Triathlon calendar in 2017 in Penticton (Canada), a successful event that was followed by Fyn (Denmark) in 2018 and Pontevedra (Spain) in 2019. After the event being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, in 2021 the races were held in multiple locations (Almere, El Anillo and Aviles). In 2022 the event will travel to Romania and Slovakia, and will return to the original format of all races in one location during a 10-day festival in Ibiza (Spain) in 2023 and Townsville (Australia) in 2024.
USA TRIATHLON ANNOUNCES 2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS CALENDAR
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today unveiled the dates and locations for the 2023 Age Group, Club, and High School State Championships, a robust calendar of local, USA Triathlon sanctioned events that give adult and high school athletes around the country the opportunity to race for state titles and qualify for USA Triathlon Nationals, the annual event that requires qualification and brings together the best U.S. amateur triathletes for the Sprint- and Olympic-Distance National Championships.
“It’s never too early to plan your race season, and as athletes look ahead to the 2023 calendar, I encourage all triathletes, from the experienced to the newbie, to race in your State Championship next year,” said Victoria Brumfield, USA Triathlon CEO. “Local races in our communities exemplify the spirit and fun of our sport and each State Championship is organized by our dedicated, passionate local race directors who produce first-class events.”
State Championships are open to all triathletes, as no qualification is required to compete. State Championships include a non-drafting Sprint- and Olympic-distance race for age group athletes, as well as a High School State Championship division in the Sprint-distance race.
High school athletes — experienced and newcomers alike — and high school triathlon clubs are encouraged to race their High School State Championship. All high school athletes who finish a High School State Championship race will automatically qualify for the Sprint-Distance National Championships at USA Triathlon Nationals, scheduled for Aug. 4-6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
New for 2023, all state championships will also serve as the Club State Championships for age group and high school clubs. Club members around the country are encouraged to race at their local state championship to earn the designation of top club in the state and win the club state champion banner from USA Triathlon!
Many state championships in 2023 will also offer separate events as part of the Splash and Dash Youth Aquathlon (swim-run) series geared towards encouraging youth participation in multisport. Splash and Dash events offer a low barrier to entry for children and their parents with a 100 or 200-meter swim and a 1 km or 2 km run. As a swim-run event, there is no bike portion, and no bike is required. Finishers of events in the Splash and Dash series will receive unique finisher medal from USA Triathlon. Check with your local state championship on details of their Splash and Dash. The full 2023 Splash and Dash series schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
Adult athletes racing at State Championships have increased odds to qualify for Sprint- and Olympic-Distance National Championships at USA Triathlon Nationals. State Championships qualify the top 35 percent, or top five finishers in each age group (whichever is greater) for the 2023 or 2024 Sprint and Olympic-Distance Nationals. Normal qualification criteria at any USA Triathlon-sanctioned triathlon of any distance is the top two, or 15 percent, of an athlete’s age group (whichever is greater).
State Championships held after June 1, 2023 will qualify athletes for both the 2023 and 2024 USA Triathlon Nationals. 2023 USA Triathlon Nationals is scheduled for Aug. 4-6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What's New in the 303:
Local Tris - Upcoming Race Price Increases
6/10 - Boulder 70.3 Price Increase 2/12
6/24 - Lake to Lake Price Increase 2/16
Olympic
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY
Dec. 11 – Feb. 15 — $115
Feb. 16 – April 30 — $125
May 1 – June 23 — $135
Sprint
INDIVIDUAL ENTRY
Dec. 11 – Feb. 15 — $85
Feb. 16 – April 30 — $95
May 1 – June 23 — $100
7/9 - Peak
Olympic Triathlon Individual: $120 until 1/1 $130 until 4/1, $140 until 7/9 at midnight
Tri Boulder July 22nd, 2023
Sprint Tri $110.00 Olympic Tri $135.00
Video of the week:
Jens Voigt at the Old Man Winter Bike Rally Feb 6 2023
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