Triathlon: Ironman 70.3 Augusta
When: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Where: Augusta, Georgia, USA
Divisions: Professionals, Age Group,
Website: www.ironmanaugusta.com
The Ironman 70.3 Series expands into Georgia with the addition of the Ironman 70.3 Augusta triathlon race, the 31st race in the ever expanding series. The race will take place in the classic southern city of Augusta, Georgia on Sunday, September 27, 2009 with a field limit of 2,000 triathletes.
The 1.2 mile swim will be a point-to-point course in the Savannah River exiting at the Augusta Rowing Club Complex. Ironman 70.3 Augusta will offer athletes the unique opportunity to race in two states, as the single loop 56 mile bike course will take athletes into the great state of South Carolina through the beautiful countryside before returning to Augusta. Athletes will then run a two loop 13.1 mile course through the downtown community of Augusta finishing near the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
The race will offer a $25,000.00 professional prize purse and 50 age group slots to the Ironman World Championship 70.3 race in Clearwater, Florida.
Premier Event Management is offering athletes a one-time discounted registration fee to the inaugural Ironman 70.3 Augusta. Register online anytime throughout the month of July at www.ironmanaugusta.com beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 until July 30, 2008 and receive a $10.00 discount on your 2009 Ironman 70.3 Augusta entry. Ironman 70.3 Augusta is limited to 2,000 athletes, so don’t be left out of this new event.
2008 Ironman 70.3 Series Race Map [ via TRImapper.com ]
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