The World Triathlon Corporation has announced a new Ironman 70.3 Series race for 2011 with the addition of the new Ironman 70.3 Muncie triathlon in Indiana. The triathlon will take place on July 9, 2011, in Muncie, Indiana, which is approximately some 60 miles North East of Indianapolis.
Triathletes in Indiana and around the Midwest will recognize the course for this new event as it replaces the 31 year old Muncie Endurathon triathlon race.
This brings the number of races in the global Ironman 70.3 Series to 43 including the Ironman 70.3 World Championship race held in Clearwater, Florida. This will be 23rd Ironman 70.3 event in the United States.
Triathlon: Ironman 70.3 Muncie
When: Saturday, July 9, 2011
Where: Prairie Creek Reservoir, Muncie, Indiana, USA
Divisions: Professional, Age Group
Website: www.ironmanmuncie.com
The Ironman 70.3 Muncie triathlon will take athletes on a 1.2-mile swim in Prairie Creek Reservoir and a 56-mile bike on the Cardinal Greenway that winds throughout rural Indiana. The race finishes with a challenging run around the south side of Prairie Creek Reservoir over rolling country roads. Ironman 70.3 Muncie will serve as a qualifier for the 2011 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3, offering 50 age group slots and a $15,000 professional prize purse.
"Muncie is excited to become a part of the Ironman 70.3 family," said Brian Myrick, race director. "Muncie and the surrounding communities have been incredibly supportive of the event for the last 31 years, and we look forward to continuing that tradition for years to come. Athletes can expect the same great courses, Hoosier hospitality and tremendous volunteer support they have come to love."
The Muncie Endurathon produced by Muncie Endurathon, Inc. was one of the longest-running triathlons in the region and in the United States and has played host to many national and international long course championships throughout its history. The event had something for everyone with its various race options: Long Course Triathlon, Aqua-Bike, Sprint Triathlon, Long Course Duathlon and a Sprint Duathlon.
It appears that the WTC will continue to support a Sprint Distance triathlon race in conjunction with the 70.3 race.
Registration for the new event opens today at noon EDT at www.ironmanmuncie.com
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