It's official, today the World Triathlon Corporation announced a new Ironman race set to take place in Utah in 20010. The host city for this new event would be St. George. This would be the 8th Ironman race in North America and the 23rd Ironman qualifying triathlon race for the Ironman World Championship race in Hawaii.
St. George is located about 120 miles Northeast of Las Vegas and just over 300 miles South of Salt Lake City.
Triathlon: Ironman St. George
When: Saturday, May 1, 2010 @ 7:00 AM
Where: St. George, Utah, USA
Distance(s): Professional, Age Group
Website: www.ironmanstgeorge.com
The 2.4mi, 1-loop Swim would take place in Sand Hollow Reservoir. The 112mi Bike course would be 2-loops that start at the Sand Hollow Park and would take athletes out and through the town of Gunlock. The 26.2mi Run would be 2 loops. Athletes will begin the two-loop marathon course that heads out for a climb toward Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and would finish alongside Heritage Tower in the city center of St. George. Course maps are not available at this time, but the website states they will be available soon.
There will be 65 qualifying slots available to the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in addition to a professional prize purse of $50,000 for distribution among the top male and female finishers.
Registration is currently open for the new Ironman St. George triathlon event. The entry fee is $550.00* USD. Registration link via Active.com
USA Triathlon will sanction the Ford Ironman St. George event which requires a USAT membership or purchase a one-day license $10.00 USD.
* = Does not included Active.com service charge.
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