2009 triathlon
When:
Sunday, July 18, 2010, beginning at 7 a.m. (professional athlete start) and 7:10 a.m. (age group athlete start).
What:
A 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike race and 13.1-mile run. Competitors have 8.5 hours to finish; cutoff times are applied to each segment of the race.
Where:
Athletes will swim along North Beach in Lake Michigan, bike through the countryside of Racine County and a run on a course that features a tour of Racine Zoo and the beautiful Lake Michigan coastline.
Who:
Approximately 2,000 athletes from around the globe. Athletes will represent more than 35 states and eight countries. There are 400-plus participants from the state of Wisconsin.
Prize Purse:
A total of $30,000 is split among the top five professional men and women. First place wins $6,000, second place $4,000, third place $2,500, fourth place $1,500 and fifth place $1,000.
Qualifying Slots:
Athletes will compete for 50 coveted slots to the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, Presented by Ford, taking place on Nov. 13 in Clearwater, Fla.
Training:
The average hours per week devoted to training for Ironman 70.3 generally fall between 10 and 30- plus hours. Many competitors also cross-train with weight training, stretching and yoga, among other activities.
Average training distances for the three disciplines:
1) Miles per week swimming: 7 to 8
2) Miles per week biking: 150 to 175
3) Miles per week running: 30 to 40
Best Places to Watch:
North Beach for swim start and finish
Both transition areas on the course
The finish line
The run is along the lakeshore bike path and Michigan Blvd.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, July 16, 2010
12:00-7:00 p.m. Ironman Store Festival Park
12:00-7:00 p.m. Ironman Bike Store & Tech Service Center Festival Park
12:00-7:00 p.m. Ironman 70.3 Racine Expo Festival Park
12:00- 7:00 p.m. Athlete Check-In Festival Hall
12:00- 7:00 p.m. Race Information Booth Festival Park
Saturday, July 17, 2010
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Ironman Store Festival Park
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Ironman 70.3 Racine Expo Festival Park
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Ironman Bike Store & Tech Service Center Festival Park
12:00-1:00 p.m. Athlete Race Briefing Transition Area
12:00-8:00 p.m. Race Information Booth Festival Park
12:00-8:00 p.m. Athlete Check-In Festival Hall
12:00-8:00 p.m. Mandatory Bike Check-In Transition at North Beach Park
Sunday, July 18, 2010 - Race Day!
5:00 a.m.-6:30 a.m. Transition Open; Body Marking; Gear Set-Up Transition Area at North Beach Park
5:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Race Information Booth/ Lost & Found Outside Transition at North Beach Park
7:00 a.m. Race Starts
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Ironman Store Festival Park
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Post-Race Athlete Food Transition Area at North Beach Park
1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Mandatory Bike & Gear Check-Out Transition Area
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 Registration Festival Hall
4:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony Festival Park
4:00 p.m. 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 Roll down Festival Park
