We have another new Iron distance triathlon event, this time in the south of France in 2008. Not only is it a new race, but it appears to be the kick-off race of a new Iron distance series/tour which organizers (Llamas Sport Organisation) hope to launch in 2009 with additional races in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Ibarra, Ecuador. The website states it's possible that 2 more races could be added in 2010.
Triathlon: Triathlon Homme de Fer des Salles sur Verdon
When: Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 7:30 AM
Where: Le Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon, Les Salles sur Verdon, France, Europe
Divisions: Age Group, Relay, Team competion against the clock
Website: www.llamas-sport.fr
The race will be staged from the Regional Natural Park of Verdon with a 3.8km swim in the pristine waters of Lake Sainte Croix. You'll then leave the park area on your bike and go on a 2 loop, challenging 90km bike course which is touted to be lined with beautiful scenery. The total positive elevation change on the bike course is stated as 3324 meters or over 10,000 feet. The run will be 2 x 21km loops along Lake Sainte Croix and through the Regional Natural Park of Verdon. For information on the park visit the Le Parc Naturel Régional du Verdon website.
The event website is only available in French, but you can use Google to translate the site to English. Website translation in English
Race organizers have established an amazing prize purse of € 52,000 EUR or roughly more than $76,000 USD as of today's exchange rate. First place in both the Senior and Master divisions for both Men and Women will be € 4000 EUR, roughly $5,862 USD as of today's exchange rate. The prize for the first place Relays and Teams will be € 4000 EUR as well. The race will be limited to 850 individual participants and 30 spots each for Relays (teams of 3) and Teams (teams of 4).
Registration is currently open for the Triathlon Homme de Fer des Salles sur Verdon event in France.
Individual entries:
- € 240 before March 31, 2008 ($351 USD)
- € 260 before June 31, 2008 ($380 USD)
- € 290 before September 15, 2008 ($424 USD)
Team Competition against the clock entries, 4 people:
- € 720 before March 31, 2008 ($1,054 USD)
- € 780 before June 31, 2008 ($1,141 USD)
- € 848 before September 15, 2008 ($1,241 USD)
Relay team entries, 3 people: (we are guessing these are individual prices)
- € 240 before March 31, 2008 ($351 USD)
- € 260 before June 31, 2008 ($380 USD)
- € 290 before September 15, 2008 ($424 USD)
Additional registration information can be found on the Le-Sportif.com registration link which has English as an available option.
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