IRONMAN CANADA 2010Ironman Canada 2010 is already pretty well at capacity as usual and most likely another Penticton Ironman Triathlon will feature over 2500 entries.
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As in past years, part of the bike course and most of the marathon will take place on the far shore when Ironman Canada 2010 takes place. Many, many Ironstruck people have left their hearts, souls, power-gels, and energy bars along this stretch of Ironman highway as they rounded Skaha on the way back into Penticton toward the finish line. It will be no surprise to see around 2600 entries at the swim start for Ironman Canada 2010. Foreign entries will most likely include visitors from a few dozen counties.... The Penticton Ironman triathlon is a favorite destination for triathletes around the world. Aspiring Ironmen from the U.S., U.K, Mexico, Japan, Australia and New Zealand will travel to Penticton at the end of August 2010 to take on the oldest and most loved Ironman races in the world. Other countries from all over the world will send representatives as well. Then of course there will be entries from across Canada. They will represent major cities, towns, and villages from every nook and cranny of the country. Alberta always has several hundred entries in Penticton And how about my home province of Alberta? It's not unusual to see close to 400 Albertans entered in Ironman Canada in any given year. Calgary leads the charge to the Ironman Canada finish line and normally sends an average of 250 entries to Penticton in any given year to take up the Ironman challenge. Mindset Triathlon. Download the best triathlon and running books. Save money. Instant access. No shipping costs ever. Currently both of my Ironstruck books are listed in the top ten.
Drop by one of my book signings on Main Street in 2010. Once again I plan on being present on Main Street in Penticton as the 2010 race doing book signings at the Book Store beside Tim Horton's and most likely at Cherry Lane Mall (Coles) as well. I have just released my latest book "TRIATHLETE IN TRANSITION" for the very beginner triathlete so come by and say hello during Ironman Canada 2010 and pick up a copy for that special someone you know who might love to take up this amazing sport and attempt their first triathlon. Regardless, if you plan on being in Penticton for Ironman Canada 2010 and we can talk Ironman talk. There's no better place to be doing that than the home of the oldest Ironman race on the North American Continent. This is the latest news I could find regarding entries for the 2010 edition of Ironman Canada in Penticton. RACE ENTRY 2010 General entry is sold out. Other ways to enter..... COMMUNITY SPOTS There may be Community Fund slots available, however they will sell out quickly as well. NAS QUALIFYING SPOTS. Qualifying spots are usually available each year for Subaru Ironman Canada, For a complete list of qualifiers, log onto http://www.nasports.com/qualify/imnaqual.php Historically, Subaru Ironman Canada has been one of the most popular Ironman events worldwide, with entry positions selling out within 24 hours of availability each year since 1998. Due to the high demand North America Sports has put into place the following Registration Procedures. All general entry registration will take place on-site, in Okanagan Park where the Subaru Ironman Expo is located. You must be present to register and you may not register another person.
Registration for athletes entered in the current year's race will take place on the Saturday before race day between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, in Okanagan Park, wristbands and ID will be checked. At this time athletes from the local area may also register. Open registration will take place on Monday following the race from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Okanagan Park. Athletes competing in the current year's race and locals may also register at this time. Please ensure you have photo ID with you at registration. Should there be spots available after on-site registration; an announcement will be made in mid-September regarding entry process. We will also announce the number of Ironman Community Fund spots that will be available for Subaru Ironman Canada at that time. Registration for those qualifying for the current year's Ford Ironman World Championship will also take place in Okanagan Park on Monday following the race from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The roll-down of World Championship slots will take place at 11:15 am. You must be present to claim your entry slot. HAWAII ROLL-DOWN.
I hope this has cleared up the Ironman Canada 2010 entry process for you. Yes, I know it is a very difficult race to get into, but then the experience is more than worth it and people from around the world come back again and again. Keep in mind that if you are a foreign contestant that it "MAY" be possible to contact the race office "directly" in Penticton B.C. and find yourself a spot. It's worth a try and the number is listed on the IMC page. I wish you the best of luck in finding your way into Ironman Canada, the oldest and most loved race on the North American Continent. You can expect to find me in Penticton doing IRONSTRUCK book signings on Ironman week on Main Street at the Book Store beside Tim Horton's.
Pictures by art.com If you happen to be in the area the week prior to Ironman Canada 2010, you might want to take in the Kelowna Apple Triathlon and see some of the countries best up and coming national class triathletes in action. Normally it takes place the weekend before Ironman Canada.
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