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The oldest half-iron-distance race, though not under the WTC umbrella at the time, is the Superfrog Triathlon, which began in 1979. [10] [11] The number of qualification events within the 70.3 series has grown since its inception, growing to match the popularity of the sport and interest in the distance. [12] Since the first year of the Ironman ...
Ironman 70.3 Budapest, 2014. An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.2 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile (42.2 km) run completed in that order, a total of 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
Ironman 70.3 races consist of a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile half marathon run. Most full Ironman races have a time limit of 16 or 17 hours to complete the race.
In 2011, the half-Ironman triathlon is back to September, being run on the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 - 11 September 2011. In previous editions several professional triathletes competed in this event, including Bettina Ernst (1996), Paula Newby-Fraser (2002), Heather Fuhr (2006), and Lance Armstrong (2012).
Jun. 21—More than 2,000 racers from 18 countries and 48 states will compete Sunday in the Half Ironman in Coeur d'Alene. A 1.2-mile swim loop, a 56-mile bike leg along U.S. Highway 95 and a 13.1 ...
Jun. 23—Thousands are expected to compete in the Half Ironman race in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday. The 70.3-mile triathlon entails a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. But next ...
These races serve as qualifying events for their own annual world championships. The Ironman World Championship is held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in October, while the Ironman 70.3 World Championship is held in September and changes location each year. The "Ironman" and "Iron" brands are property of the WTC.
By 2005, a half marathon was added to this weekend. [9] In 2004, Florida Half-Ironman Triathlon and Family Festival was started by Ironman North America and Disney Sports Attraction and was scheduled only for two years. The festival was held May 22 to 23 which include the Florida Half-Ironman, a Kids Race, and an expo. [10]