What time do you need to qualify for Ironman Kona?

What time do you need to qualify for Ironman Kona?

Even if you’re a triathlete who has completed a few Ironman races, qualifying is a bird of a different feather. You will need to train—on average—around 18-20 hours per week for at least one full season (40-48 weeks), and probably more than one season.

Can anyone enter an Ironman?

No doubt a person must be ultra fit to endure a 2.4-mile swim followed by an 112-mile bicycle race before rounding out the triathlon with a 26.2-mile run. But in order to compete successfully in Ironman, an athlete also needs something else — a fit and fat bank account.

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.

What is the cut off for Ironman?

Enter the right event You should also consider which event to enter. Some races are notorious for challenging bike courses or extreme weather. Avoid these races to give yourself a better chance of finishing the Ironman under the cut off.

What is a competitive Ironman time?

Most Ironman races allow you 17 hours to complete all three parts of the race. Usually, the race begins at 7 a.m. You are expected to finish the swim in 2 hours and 20 minutes; the bike ride done by 5:30 p.m.; and the marathon completed by midnight.

How much does an Ironman race cost?

Costs. IRONMAN is expensive. The race fees alone are around $700, but they are only the start. There are training costs, such as pool fees, gear purchases or upgrades, and sports nutrition.

Can you wear a wetsuit in Ironman?

For a wetsuit to be legal to be worn in an Ironman event the following rules must be followed: Your wetsuit cannot cover your face, hands, or feet. The thickness of any portion of the wetsuit cannot exceed 5mm. Neoprene or any other booties are prohibited unless the water temperature is 18.3°C/65.0°F, or colder.

Can you carry phone during Ironman?

Cell phones are allowed on the course—kind of. Two-way communication devices, such as walkie-talkies and cell phones, have long been banned on the race course.

How much does Kona Ironman 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).

What is the easiest Ironman course?

Ironman 70.3 turkey has produced some of the fastest times over the 70.3 distance, making it technically the easiest half on the calendar.

How long is swim in Ironman?

Olympic triathlons (including the NYC Triathlon) involve a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike ride and 10-kilometer run. In “Iron Man” triathlons, the swimming portion can be as long as 3.9 kilometers, followed by up to a 180-kilometer bike ride and a 42.2-kilometer run (the same distance as a marathon).

How many Ironman races do you need to qualify for Kona?

If you complete 12 full distance IRONMAN races over the course of your career, you may be one of a hundred triathletes granted a spot to Kona. To be eligible you must have: Completed the minimum of 12 IRONMANs (does not include Challenge races or other brands) Never started an IRONMAN World Championship

How do you qualify for the Ironman World Championship?

In addition, the champions of the Ironman 70.3 World Championship will qualify for the World Championship over the full Ironman distance in the following year. These slots must also be validated by finishing at least one Ironman race. A total of 99 slots (56 men/ 43 women) were allocated in the 2018/2019 season.

How to qualify for the Ironman Hawaii Legacy Program?

The Legacy Program allows experienced long distance athletes to participate in the Ironman Hawaii. To be eligible for the Legacy Program, an athlete must be registered for an Ironman race in the current year. A total of 175 Kona slots are distributed via the Legacy Program.

When was the first Ironman race in Hawaii?

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