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How do you qualify for Kona Hawaii Ironman?

How do you qualify for Kona Hawaii Ironman?

To be eligible for selection through the Legacy Program, athletes must have completed a minimum of 12 full-distance IRONMAN-branded races, have never started the IRONMAN World Championship, have completed at least one full-distance IRONMAN event in each of the last two years and be registered for a full-distance …

What times do you need to qualify for Kona?

Just because these races have fewer Kona bound triathletes, still doesn’t mean they’re “easy.” The average qualifying time across these four races (40-44 age group) was 9:20 to 10:10 for men and 10:10 to 11:10 for the women.

How do you qualify for an Ironman?

Ironman combines the three disciplines of Swim, Bike, Run. They cover distances of 3.8km Swim, 180km Bike and 42.2km of running. They are performed consecutively on one day without stopping and with just a short transition period between each and must be completed within 17 hours to qualify as Ironman status.

How much does Ironman Kona cost?

HOW MUCH DOES THE IRONMAN KONA COST? The triathletes who manage to qualify for Kona will need to pay the entry fees of $1,025 (in 2020, incl. a 4.7120% Hawaii GE Tax) plus the Active processing fees and the USAT $15 one-day fees (only for triathletes who don’t have the annual USAT membership).

How much does it cost to go to Kona Ironman?

Entry for 2020’s Ironman World Championships race is $975 USD (about £778), with the online registration fees taking it over the $1,000 mark, but that’s just the start.

What is the toughest Ironman course?

IRONMAN Lanzarote
IRONMAN Lanzarote While IRONMAN races are considered the toughest triathlons in the world, this is one of the toughest IRONMAN events. The reason for its reputation: the bike. Athletes face more than 2,551 meters of climbing and strong winds. The run, although flat, has athletes contending with fierce heat.

How do you race Kona without qualifying?

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  1. Enter the Ironman Legacy Program.
  2. Travel to China.
  3. Compete in Ironman Canada (If You’re from Japan)
  4. Register for Ironman 70.3 Hawaii.
  5. Register for Specific Ironmans.
  6. Enter the Kona Drawing Benefiting the Ironman Foundation.
  7. Enter the Physically Challenged Division Drawing.
  8. Bid in the Ironman Foundation Auction.

How much do Ironman pros make?

Incomes are similar in triathlon; Shoemaker guesses the top five-10 percent of professional triathletes make $50,000 to $100,000 annually, with a handful of superstars earning significantly more. Chrissie Wellington and Chris McCormack likely make over $1 million per year.

How to qualify for the Kona Ironman World Championship?

The IRONMAN Legacy Program grants 100 loyal athletes an opportunity to compete in Kona at least once in their lifetime. To be eligible for selection through the Legacy Program, athletes must have completed a minimum of 12 full-distance IRONMAN-branded races, have never started the IRONMAN World Championship,…

Can you qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship?

One of the many benefits IRONMAN XC offers is the opportunity to qualify for the IRONMAN World Championship or the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. IRONMAN XC creates a true competition among peers with customized XC Age Divisions at each event.

Do you have to win a race to qualify for Kona?

More spots are given to a race depending on registration numbers and age category. Typically, the 35-39 and 40-44 age group are the most populated, therefore they offer the most qualifying spots. So, you don’t have to win your age group to earn a berth, however, winning does secure your chances. Qualifying for Kona on the 2019 P5X.

Where is the Ironman World Championship in Hawai’i?

Professional and age-group triathletes from around the world dream of racing on IRONMAN’s main stage- the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. The very best will embark on a 140.6-mile journey that presents the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit.