Cancun Ironmann 2008 Iron Man 70.3

Cancun Iron Man world class competition

El próximo domingo 21 de septiembre se estará llevando a cabo la Tercera Edición del CANCUN IRONMAN 70.3, el cual forma parte de la serie reconocida mundialmente.
Se espera la participación de 1,000 atletas de más de 20 países por lo que contará con una extensa cobertura de medios de comunicación, nacionales e internacionales.
Las distancias de este evento son 1.9 km. de natación, 90 Km. de ciclismo, 21.1 Km. de carrera, teniendo como punto de partida la playa del Mirador Nizuc y meta en el estacionamiento del Parque Wet N`Wild. La hora de salida será a las 6:30 a.m.
Se calcula que el primer lugar arribe a la meta a las 10:25 hras.
Debido a la trascendencia de este magno evento y de la promoción positiva a la imagen turística de Cancún, será de suma importancia difundirlo y participar de manera entusiasta.
Estamos seguros, que contaremos con su gran apoyo para que el CANCUN IRONMAN 70.3 sea un éxito, superando las anteriores ediciones y, que los deportistas experimenten nuestro destino como un paraíso Seguro y Hospitalario.

Cancun Iron Man

Expo Ironmann, At the expo you will find information about what to do in Cancun, triathlon related products, event souvenirs, bike mechanic and much more. Location: Peninsula hall - Fiesta Americana Condesa Hotel

During and after the race, relax and wait for your athletes in the VIP LOUNGE where you will have a great view to the transition area, finish line, catered brunch and also access to the Wet N´Wild park during race day!
All participant attendance to this meeting is required.
The Cancun Ironman 70.3 organizing committee and the Mexican Triathlon Federation officials will provide competition instructions and recommendations. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Awards and Prize Money
Date: Sunday, September 21st, 19:30 hrs.
Place: Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun swimming pool.
We will award the top three places of each age grop with a trophy.
Cancun Ironman 70.3 will give a total of $25,000 USD distributed trough the top 5 elite male and female triathletes,

Official Program

Friday, September 19, 2008: 12:00 - 18:00 hrs. Information center opens with official Cancun Ironman 70.3 merchandise for sale. Host hotel: Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún. 12:00 - 18:00 hrs. Bike mechanical service center opens. Host hotel: Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún. 15:00 hrs. Bike course tour with Cancun Ironman 70.3 official transportation. Meeting point: Wet'n Wild parking lot. (It will take about 1:15 hours). 12:00 - 18:00 hrs. Cancun Ironman 70.3 registration opens at host hotel: Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún. 12:00 - 18:00 hrs. Cancun Ironman 70.3 expo opens at host hotel: Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún. Saturday, September 20, 2008: 7:00 - 9:00 hrs. Swim training session in Punta Nizuc, official Cancun Ironman 70.3 course. 9:00 - 14:00 hrs. Information center opens with official Cancun Ironman 70.3 merchandise for sale. Host hotel. 9:00 - 14:00 hrs. Bike mechanical service center opens. Host hotel (expo area). 9:00 - 14:00 hrs. Cancun Ironman 70.3 registration opens at host hotel. Final chance to pick up competitors packages. 9:00 - 14:00 hrs. Cancun Ironman 70.3 Expo opens at host hotel. 10:00 - 14:00 hrs. Press accreditation at host hotel. 10:00 - 10:45 hrs. 10:45 - 11:30 hrs. ENGLISH SPOKEN COMPULSORY COMPETITORS PRE-RACE MEETING, at host hotel. SPANISH SPOKEN COMPULSORY COMPETITORS PRE-RACE MEETING, at host hotel. 16:30 - 19:30 hrs. 17:00 - 19:00 hrs. Free transportation from host hotel to transition area. Bike check in - Transition area (compulsory). 17:00 - 19:00 hrs. Bike mechanical service center opens in Transition area. 16:30 - 20:00 hrs. Pasta Dinner - Señor Frog´s and Carlos n´Charlie´s restaurtants. Sunday, September 21, 2008: 4:30 - 5:00 hrs. Free transportation from host hotel to transition area. 5:00 - 6:00 hrs. Transition area and swimming warm up opens. Punta Nizuc. 6:30 hrs. Cancun Ironman 70.3 starts. 10:00 - 14:30 hrs. Cancun Ironman 70.3 souvenirs sale. Finish line in Wet 'n Wild. 14:30 hrs. Cancun Ironman 70.3 finale. 15:00 - 16:00 hrs. Bike pick up from TA. 18:00 hrs. SLOTS allocation for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2008 - Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún pool area. 19:30 hrs. Awards ceremony - Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún pool area. 21:00 hrs. Closing party - Señor Frog´s Restaurtant. * Important: this schedule could be modified.