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Ironman 70.3

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An Ironman 70.3, also known as a Half Ironman, is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). The "70.3" refers to the total distance in miles (113.0 km) covered in the race, consisting of a 1.2-mile (1.9 km) swim, a 56-mile (90 km) bike ride, and a 13.1-mile (21.1 km) run. Each distance of the swim, bike, and run segments is half the distance of that segment in an Ironman Triathlon. The Ironman 70.3 series culminates each year with a World Championship competition, for which competitors qualify during the 70.3 series in the 12 months prior to the championship race. In addition to the World Championship race, Ironman 70.3 championship competitions are also held for the European, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America regions.[1][2][3]

The time needed by an athlete to complete a 70.3 distance event varies from race to race and can be influenced by external factors. These factors include the terrain and the total elevation gained and lost on the course, weather conditions, and course conditions. Finish times range from sub-four-hour completion times by elite-level athletes to the imposed race cutoff, which is commonly 8 hours and 30 minutes after the start time.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ "Ironman Germany 70.3 Named European Championship". World Triathlon Corporation. 6 May 2010. Archived from the original on 18 November 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  2. ^ "Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship Announced". World Triathlon Corporation. 13 November 2009. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 9 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Ironman 70.3 Panama 2012". TriathlonBusiness.com. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 21 September 2011.
  4. ^ "Kansas 70.3 Athlete Guide 2012" (PDF). World Triathlon Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 17, 2012. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  5. ^ "Augusta 70.3 Athlete Guide 2012" (PDF). World Triathlon Corporation. Retrieved December 4, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Racine 70.3 Athlete Guide 2012" (PDF). World Triathlon Corporation. Retrieved December 4, 2012.

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