On July 1st, 2012 which just so happens to be Canada Day in Canada, Nova Scotia is set to host the Greatest One Day Endurance Event possibly ever. What started out as a training idea for triathletes in the area has turned into what's now being billed as EPIC Dartmouth. Three Great Races, One EPIC Day!
Triathlon: EPIC Dartmouth
When: Sunday, July 1st, 2012
Where: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Events: Iron, Epic, Aqua
Website: www.epicdartmouth.com
The Concept:
Especially with so many new folks signed up for the new Ironman race in Mt Tremblant, Quebec, wouldn't it be fun to have an organized training day next summer for local triathletes training for long-distance triathlons (many for the first time!).
We could start with a swim in Lake Charles by our house, set up a T1/T2 in our front yard, a self-supported, single loop bike course, run right here in the park on the multi-use trail, and then we'd finish with a BBQ and party till midnight? Awesome. Just a super fun, semi-organized, full day of training with all your friends!
Yet, this idea quickly tumbled into the notion that with enough triathletes involved, this could be more than just a training day, this could be a full blown race...
The Survey:
Triathletes said they wanted this event to happen in 2012 - both those with a lot of races under their belts, and those who would be completing a long distance race for the first time with this local event.
And then? We started to receive interest from Triathletes out-of-region, from a Triathlon series in Europe, and from potential sponsors, International companies, that loved the idea of a major long-distance triathlon on the East Coast...
An EPIC Race:
The course is spectacular. It is not easy, but there is a reason that Nova Scotia is known as a vacation destination. Cycling out along our chain of lakes is one of the most beautiful rides you will ever take. Our Swim course may be the best swim course in a long-distance triathlon - anywhere. The Run course, beautiful, challenging, and with a ton of spectator support. An EPIC day of competition, culminating under a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Banook welcoming the final finishers' home.
AQUA Dartmouth - Do you love the long distance, but for training or injury reasons can't take the run? Join us for this 3.8km swim / 180km bike event.
EPIC Dartmouth - Training for a late summer Iron-distance event? Join us for the full swim and bike, finishing with a half marathon - a race distance with great training volume that will let you recover for your big event later in the summer. 3.8km swim / 180km bike / 21.1km run
IRON Dartmouth - The full meal deal. 3.8km swim / 180km bike / 42.2km run
Training wise, it's scheduled:
- 3 weeks before IMLP and IMUK
- 7 weeks before IMMT
- 8 weeks before IMC and IMKY
Registration is now open for all three events: AQUA Dartmouth, EPIC Dartmouth, and IRON Dartmouth. Organizers have an early bird registration offer in place, $75 discount now until December 31st so register early at www.epicdartmouth.com/register
Dartmouth is located on Canada's east coast and is a part of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Being a very old city (founded in the year 1750) Dartmouth is chalk-full of history and charm. Called the 'City of Lakes', Dartmouth also boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Nova Scotia, a Canadian province well-known for it's beauty. Dartmouth offers visitors and residents alike the charm of an old, east coast city and the nightlife of a major city - Halifax is minutes away by car, bus, or ferry!
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