Date:

Sunday, 16th December 2012

Time:

7.00am start – first wave Pros

Location:

Commonwealth Park, Canberra

Entries Open:

10am AEDT Friday December 13, 2012

Entries Close:

5pm AEST November 16, 2012, or when the field limit is reached

Waiting List:

Once the field has reached its limit, a waiting list will be activated

Distances and cut off times:

Swim – 1.9km – 1:00 after your wave start in the swim

Bike – 90km – 5:00 after your original wave start

Run – 21.1km – 7:30 after your wave start

There may be intermediate cut offs dependant on authorities requirements in relation to the bike course.

Competitors receive:

Event Tech Tee

Kit bag, helmet number, race bib, bike number, security wristband, swim cap and sponsors contributions

Appropriate nutrition and hydration at aid stations on the bike and run legs

Ice cream and fruit salad post race

Lucky draw prizes

Timing chip and live results

Insurance and sanctioning from Triathlon ACT

A safe and secure course

Finishers receive:

Finisher’s towel

Finisher’s medal

Trophies are awarded to podium place getters in both professional and age group categories plus 1^st place winners in each podium team division

Qualifying:

There is no need to qualify to compete in a Ironman 70.3 race however due to the distances of the race we STRONGLY urge and recommend you have medical check by your personal doctor to ensure your are physically fit – see our entry waiver and conditions of entry for more details

Categories:

-Age Group

-Professional.

Age requirements:

All entrants must be 18 years of age on race day.

Event day age groups:

The Ford World Championship, Ironman World Championship 70.3 and all qualifying events have implemented a common rule: all age group athletes must compete in the five-year age group division corresponding to the athletes age on December 31 of the year of the event.

Age groups:

◦                18-24

◦                25-29

◦                30-34

◦                35-39

◦                40-44

◦                45-49

◦                50-54

◦                55-59

◦                60-64

◦                65-69

◦                70-74

◦                75-79

80+

World Championships Qualifying spots:

There are 25 spots available, see the World Championship qualification tab for further info

Event Nutrition:

Powerbar provides the event nutrition this will be supplied in your kit bag (for more info click here) (link to sponsors PB page)

At aid stations jelly lollies with also be available

Event Hydration:

Endura Rehydration Lemon Lime flavour will be available on course

Water and flat coke will also be available on aid stations.

Bike Shop:

For anything bike related we suggest you speak to the local bike shop who provide the bike mechanic services for the race:

The Bike Shed Braddon

28 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT

02 6257 2171

Travel and accommodation:

The official hotel for the event is the Crowne Plaza Canberra.

X-Tri recommends you speak to our travel partner, who has event specials and athlete room rates.

Tri Travel

1800 22 50 22

www.tritravel.com.au

Volunteers:

Click here to register as a volunteer

Specific competitor Information:

A comprehensive competitor information booklet will be released 4-6 weeks prior to the event date.

Changes to entry:

You can make any alterations yourself by logging back into Active.com, however should you have problems email canberra@ironman.com with your full name, registration number and required changes.

 

Timing band return:

Timing bands and chips must be returned to race headquarters in the event of withdrawal from the event, and at the completion of the race. A $150 AUD replacement fee will be imposed on any athlete who does not return his/her timing band by 4pm on race day.