|  |  Ironman New ZealandLake Taupo's season-opening Ironman Triathlon sees up to 1500 contestants battling for US$50,000 of prize money. Competitors swim 2.4 miles (3.86 km), cycle 180km (112 miles) and run 42km (26 miles) through a breathtaking landscape of hot springs, volcanoes and waterfalls.Excellent organisation and overwhelming local support make the event a perennial favourite. The town is fully geared for an invasion and has come to expect about 20,000 visitors each year, doubling its population and creating a great party atmosphere. More than a week of warm-up events are followed by an awards ceremony on the day after the race and a party for all the volunteers.
Competitors are allowed up to 17 hours to complete the course, and the fastest time is under nine hours. Enter online if you're tough enough - entries close on 17 January in 2010 (or sooner if the maximum field of 1500 is reached). If you're taking part, the lake is the perfect place for a holiday once your exertions are over! |
Event Details:
| Date(s):
Various Dates
March 6, 2010
March 5, 2011 *
* To Be Confirmed.
Opening Hours:
Start 6.45am/7am (depending on category)
Cost:
Entry NZ$730-NZ$825 (depending on residential status and date of entry)
Location:
Taupo, New Zealand |
Venue Details:
| Venue Name:
Lake Taupo
Address:
Lake Taupo, Taupo, North Island, New Zealand
Directions:
A 45-minute flight or a 3- to 4-hour drive from Auckland. |
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