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faqs

QAre there age requirements?
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All entrants must be 18 years of age on race day.

QAre there cut-off times for each leg of the race?
A

Yes there are course cut-off times for Individuals and for teams:

COURSE

INDIVIDUALS

TEAMS

LEG CUT OFF (FROM YOUR START TIME)

LEG CUT OFF

Swim

1 hr and 10 minutes

1 hr

Bike

5 hours total (Bike + Swim)

4hrs 15mins (Bike + Swim)

Run

7hrs and 30mins total race time

6hrs and 45mins total race time
QAre wetsuits allowed?
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The Triathlon Australia appointed Technical Delegate will take the water temperature 24 hours before race start and the reading will be displayed at race registration on Saturday 6 May. The water temperature will be taken again on Race Morning and the wearing of wetsuits will be conditional upon the water temperature. The Athlete Information Guide explains in details the wetsuits that can/not be worn.

QCan I buy official merchandise?
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There will be a merchandise store as part of the IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton Expo Village.

QHow many slots to the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship are up for offer at this years event?
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40 - please see World Championship information page. CLICK HERE

QIs there a waiting list for the races when they are sold out?
A

Yes, we accept waitlist entries for the event please see the waitlist page under Register for all the details. CLICK HERE

QWhat age group will I race in on race day?
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The IRONMAN World Championship, IRONMAN World Championship 70.3 and all qualifying events will implement a common rule: All age group athletes must compete in the age group division corresponding to the athlete’s age on December 31 of the year of the event.

QWhat categories are offered?
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Individuals: Age Group and Pro
Teams: Male, Female and Mixed

QWhat is the Age Group breakdown?
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Pro
18-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+

QWhat is the race week schedule?
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The 2018 Event Schedule is available on the website.  It is subject to change so please check back regularly.

CLICK HERE

QWhat nutrition will be available on course?
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IRONMAN Bars & Gels is the official Energy Gel provider for IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton and will be available at aid stations.  For nutritional information and to order go to www.ironmanprotein.com.au/
 

 

QWhen can I volunteer?
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Volunteer registration will open in January 2019.  To register, just click on the volunteer link on the website.

Thank you for your support!

QWhere can I find a map of the course?
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Swim/Bike/Run courses are available online now by clicking on the course drop down under Athletes along the bar on the top of the webpage. Click here

QWhere do I find general race information and rules?
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Information and rules will be included in the Athlete Information Guide (AIG). The AIG will be available online approximately one month prior to the event. 

QWho do I contact regarding race photos?
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FinisherPix will be taking competitor photos on race day. Click Here for more information

QWill I be allowed to cross the finish line with my athlete?
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Friends and/or family members are NOT permitted to cross the finish line or enter the finish chute with participating athletes. However, friends and/or families are encouraged to reunite with their athlete once they leave the recovery area just beyond the finish line.

QWill there be relay teams?
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Yes, please see the teams registration page under register. Click Here 

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