SANDUSKY, OHIO BECOMES NEW HOST VENUE FOR IRONMAN 70.3 OHIO TRIATHLON
– IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio scheduled to take place on July 24, 2022 with general registration opening November 10, 2021 at www.ironman.com/im703-ohio
SANDUSKY, Ohio / TAMPA, Fla. (October 27, 2021) – IRONMAN announced today that Sandusky, Ohio has become the new host venue for the IRONMAN® 70.3® Ohio triathlon in 2022. The 2022 edition of the event is scheduled to take place on July 24, 2022 with general registration opening November 10, 2021 at www.ironman.com/im703-ohio.
“We are excited to bring IRONMAN 70.3 racing to Sandusky and provide athletes with the exceptional experience of racing on Ohio’s stunning shoreline,” said Keats McGonigal, Vice President, North America Operations for The IRONMAN Group. “Sandusky offers not only a unique shoreline race destination that is sure to excite athletes, but a convenient and easy access vacation experience for athletes and families alike. We look forward to working with our new partners in Sandusky for years to come.”
Located in northern Ohio along Lake Erie’s scenic shoreline, Sandusky was named the Best Coastal Small Town in America by the USA Today in 2019. One of Ohio’s growing destination spots, the city is located roughly midway between Toledo 45 miles to the west and Cleveland 50 miles to the East,. Sandusky is known as Ohio’s Water Park Capital due to the popularity of year-round indoor water park resorts, including the world class amusement park, Cedar Point. In season, ferries and island-hopping cruises depart from downtown daily, including an international ferry terminal offering daily trips to Canada’s Pelee island. Sandusky surprises with its beautiful parks, downtown architecture, and wealth of history, including its role in the Underground Railroad. Downtown Sandusky offers delicious dining options, quaint shops, art galleries, numerous attractions, and the historic Sandusky State Theatre.
“Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands welcomes IRONMAN to Sandusky! Our organization is honored to support this event alongside the City of Sandusky and all the athletes who train for this incredible race,” said Christopher Lewis, Sports Tourism Manager, Lake Erie Shores & Islands. “Having an IRONMAN 70.3 event in America’s Sports & Family Fun Capital for the next three years, we are confident that the Shores & Islands region will deliver an unparalleled race experience while also serving as the perfect destination for both the athletes and their families.”
“Sandusky Bay and the City of Sandusky’s new Jackson Street Pier and Shoreline Drive will be the perfect waterfront venue for IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio in 2022 and beyond,” said Jason Werling, Recreation Superintendent, City of Sandusky. “Our city is ready to roll out the red carpet and welcome the participants and their friends and families. IRONMAN is the quintessential triathlon racing series, and we are thrilled to be working in tandem with Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands to bring the event to Sandusky and the region.”
Athletes will enjoy a 1.2-mile swim in Sandusky Bay, a rolling 56-mile bike through scenic Erie county and a 13.1-mile run along the shoreline of Lake Erie capping off with a thrilling finish in downtown Sandusky.
For more information on IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio, please visit www.ironman.com/im703-ohio. For more information on the IRONMAN® brand and global event series, visit www.ironman.com.
IRONMAN ANNOUNCES ERKNER IN BRANDENBURG, GERMANY AS NEW HOST CITY FOR IRONMAN 70.3 TRIATHLON
– Inaugural edition of the race to take place on September 11, 2022 with general registration opening November 2, 2021 at www.ironman.com/im703-erkner
– Qualifying slots available for the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Lahti, Finland
ERKNER / LONDON / TAMPA (October 21, 2021) – IRONMAN announced today that it will add to its 2022 global race calendar with the Erkner Triathlon in Germany joining the IRONMAN® 70.3® series. The IRONMAN 70.3 Erkner triathlon will continue to build upon the legacy of the Erkner Triathlon on Sunday, September 11, 2022 with general registration opening on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Located on the southeastern edge of Germany’s capital Berlin, the charming small town with 12,000 inhabitants will also host a 5150™ Triathlon Series Event as well as a 4:18:4 Short Course Triathlon on Saturday, September 10, 2022, creating a festival race weekend.
“We are delighted to be further growing the IRONMAN brand in Germany with the announcement of IRONMAN 70.3 Erkner in Brandenburg”, said Thomas Veje Olsen, Head of Operations for The IRONMAN Group in Europe, Middle East and Africa. “Together with the organizers of the former Erkner Triathlon we will place our shared passion and love for the sport of triathlon to continue to create an exceptional event for our athletes. We are excited to be working with the team from Erkner, and together we are certain to take this triathlon festival to the next level.”
“It is an honor and a privilege to work with the German team of The IRONMAN Group on the new IRONMAN 70.3 Erkner. The family character of the race will remain as the course will continue to lead through charming terrain,” said Marko Manthey, organizer of the Erkner Triathlon.
Athletes and spectators can expect a fantastic race course in Erkner, a popular destination for many metropolitan to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Athletes joining IRONMAN 70.3 Erkner will start their race at the Dämeritzsee, a lake located in the southeast of Berlin. One half of the Dämeritzsee lies in Berlin city territory and the other half in the state of Brandenburg. Athletes then transition onto the newly designed one lap 90 km (56 miles) bike course that leads along the Spree River as athletes experience pristine nature. At the Scharmützelsee, athletes will take the road leading back to the transition zone. With straight roads, this bike course offers a flat and fast course. The final 21,1 km run (3-loops) will guide athletes through the city of Erkner, passing the beautiful marketplace of Erkner and the famous Gerhart-Hauptmann-Museum, a memorial to the poet and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature Gerhart Hauptmann.
IRONMAN 70.3 Erkner will offer qualifying slots to the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship taking place in Lahti, Finland on August 26 – 27, 2023.
DES MOINES, IOWA ANNOUNCED AS NEWEST HOST OF FULL-DISTANCE IRONMAN TRIATHLON AND WILL BE DESIGNATED AS THE IRONMAN NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
DES MOINES, IA – JUNE 20: Athletes compete in the XXX portion of the IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines on June 20, 2021 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images for IRONMAN)
– IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines to shift to full-distance triathlon with 2022 Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship Des Moines is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 12
– General registration for the 2022 Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN Des Moines triathlon to open on Monday, November 1, 2021, by visiting,www.ironman.com/im-des-moines
DES MOINES, Iowa. / TAMPA, Fla. (October 20, 2021) – IRONMAN announced today that Des Moines, Iowa will become the newest host of a full-distance IRONMAN® triathlon. Following the excitement built off the IRONMAN® 70.3® event in 2021, the new full-distance IRONMAN triathlon will take the place of the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon and be designated as the 2022 IRONMAN North American Championship. With this selection, Des Moines enters an elite group of cities to host regional championships and welcome some of the best athletes in the world. The Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship Des Moines is scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 12, 2022 with general registration for the new event opening on Monday, November 1.
“We’ve developed a fantastic partnership here in Des Moines since we first announced an event in 2019 and could not be more proud to announce this new full-distance IRONMAN race here in Iowa’s capital city,” said Keats McGonigal, Vice President of Operations, North America for The IRONMAN Group. “There isn’t a better venue to host this race than Des Moines, and we know that having this city as the host for the 2022 IRONMAN North American Championship will showcase this region of the country. We look forward to building the foundation for a long-lasting legacy of IRONMAN events in Des Moines.”
Iowa’s capital city and its surrounding communities boast big amenities in a safe and accessible location. Greater Des Moines provides all the adventure and reward of a high-profile city without the inflated cost. Cultural events and festivals coupled with bike trails, parks, and lakes give residents and visitors of all ages plenty to do and see in Des Moines. Getting to the metro is easy from virtually any location worldwide as several airlines service the Des Moines International Airport. Additionally, a quarter of the U.S. population is within a one-day drive.
“Hosting the IRONMAN 70.3 earlier this year was our warm-up, and now we’re ready for the encore,” said Greg Edwards, president and CEO of Catch Des Moines. “Des Moines put in the work and everything from the course to the community-wide support impressed. Now we’re prepared to put in twice the work and have twice as much fun hosting the prestigious full-distance IRONMAN North American Championship!”
Similar to the IRONMAN 70.3 event, the new Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN Des Moines will take athletes on a tour of Des Moines, West Des Moines, and scenic surrounding areas of Polk County and Dallas County offering the perfect IRONMAN venue for athletes who want to set their personal best. Competitors can expect a smooth and scenic swim, bike and run through Des Moines most picturesque streets and memorable landmarks with a lively finish line in beautiful Downtown Des Moines.
The Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship Des Moines triathlon will offer qualifying slots to the 2023 IRONMAN World Championship® in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i.
For more information on the 2022 Certified Piedmontese IRONMAN North American Championship Des Moines triathlon, visit www.ironman.com/im-des-moines. Athlete inquiries may be directed to desmoines@ironman.com. For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, visit www.ironman.com.
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