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 THE IRONMAN TRIATHLON ~ Kailua-Kona Hawai`i Posted by:  Jake39
N 19° 38.398 W 155° 59.822
5Q E 185676 N 2174406
The yearly "Ironman/Woman competition is held in October in Hawai`i.
-The Ironman Triathlon started as a bet in Honolulu in 1978 and was later moved to Kailua-Kona on the BIG ISLAND of Hawai`i.
Waymark Code: WMA5TQ
Location: Hawaii, United States
Date Posted: 11/21/2010
Views: 28
If you are a triathlete, there is no bigger day in this sport than the Ford Ironman World Championship. It is the race that defined the sport as it came of age, and continues to be the defining race for any avid triathlete.
To get to the starting line in Kona, you must either be very lucky and get yourself a spot through the lottery, or very talented, and win yourself a qualifying spot at one of the qualifying events held around the world.
Number of athletes allowed: 1800
Miles required to swim: ............ 2.4
Miles covered for biking: ...... 112
Miles of marathon run: ........... 26.2
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0600hrs line-up -- 0700hrs Start time -- All swimmers at start line.
The 'Underwear Run' along Ali`i Drive next day is the fun part for everyone - Click photo to enlarge
Name of Source Book: <li><font color="red">1000 Places to See Before You Die (USA & CANADA) </font>
Page Location in Source Book: <li><b><font color="brown">931</font></b>
Type of Waymark: <li> <font color="blue"><b>This is an "Event"</b></font>
Location of Coordinates: <li><b>Location of co-ordinates are at the seawall and starting point of the competition</b> <br>
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
Start at sunrise.
Once a year only.
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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