Email newzealand@ironman.com, This copy should match the race card. The race icons should match what's displayed on the race card. This 2-day expo will be located outdoors location at Northern Domain Taupo and is a great way to kick off the season - open to all public, supporters and participants. Please submit your, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Joe Skipper (2016, 2018), and Teresa Adam (2019, 2018), both started the 36th edition on IRONMAN New Zealand on Saturday with two previous second place finishes at the event. Any adverse impediments that may occur over the event course that are deemed to be a safety hazard. The Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand Expo is now open for 2021, staged in its hometown of Taupo since 1999. Each athlete will have 1 hour 10 minutes to complete the swim course. Location: Taupo (New Zealand) It is the oldest qualifying race on the Ironman circuit, having started 22 years ago, and seems to get bigger and better all the time. If the Committees decision is to change the advertised event format this will be advised to Athletes on the day of this decision ie: Check-In (Thursday), Welcome Function (Thursday), Bag and Bike Drop Off (Friday). Why not take a look at our blog posts IRONMAN New Zealand, 2019 when you have an option. There will be a number of road closures in place on race weekend to ensure the safety of all athletes, volunteers and spectators. This registration link should match the Race Registration Status on the race card. If you have any questions please contact us: Phone 09 601 9590 Many people who have been in the sport for years told me that Ironman New Zealand was one of the best Ironman races in the world. Both are managed by Webmasters. Both are managed by Webmasters. Extreme weather may be defined as weather that threatens the immediate or long-term of individuals as a result of rain, lightning, wind or heat. Please submit your updated sponsors, titles, and dates to them. In New Zealand, your cycling challenges are more likely to be weather related. Take a look back at all the action from the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand, Bike Course. This committee shall consist of the Chief Operating Officer, Race Director and the Triathlon New Zealand Race Referee. As our international borders are looking less and less likely to open in time for the event, it won’t come as much surprise that we’re expecting a smaller Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand field than normal. Proceed to edit the page elements and replace copy with the updated language. Both are managed by Webmasters. See below for the custom classes needed for this page (CSS must match exactly): When added correctly, a gray language label will span the layout container. Meanwhile Adam was imperious in winning her first Ironman New Zealand title to go with her back to back Asia Pacific Ironman titles, in the process obliterating the course record of Jocelyn McCauley (2019) by nearly 13 minutes on the back of a stunning 4:36:11 bike leg that took over 15 minutes off the record of Lucy Gossage (GBR) from 2016. In the instance of a section of the course being impassable prior to or during the event the Contingency Committee will meet with Police to ascertain whether the course will be cleared and in what timeframe or whether an alternative route can be found to bypass the impacted section. Ironman New Zealand: Full Ironman, Taupo, New Zealand Date of Race: 3/7/2015 Total Race Time: 10h 14m 59s Overall Place: 85 / xxxx Age Group: Male 50-54 Age Group Place: 6 / xxx The, This table populates the race icon band on the race page and its subpages. The decision of the committee is final. Athletes will be released at intervals, in pairs, across the start line/timing mat. On Saturday at Ironman New Zealand, she took 13 minutes off the course record in Taupo, nearly all of which came on the bike. You will have access in and out of the transition area but you cannot remove your bike from transition. IRONMAN New Zealand would like to thank the residents and businesses of Taupō for their continued support of the event. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the rules published in the event athlete information guide prior to race day. there were some alterations to the course for this year’s race, but they don’t appear to have had any significant impact on the results. Any decisions taken are made in the interest of athlete safety. The race icon band and race card are managed by Webmasters. View Ironman Triathlon- Swim 2.4Mi, Bike 112Mi, Run 26.2Mi results for IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND ~ 1992 Following the decision to cancel the swim, athletes will be called to collect their RUN bag (with their run clothes) in numerical order from the transition area and will need to change into their run gear. 9:20am – Swim Course Closes – IRONMAN New Zealand and IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand at Lake Taupo, Opposite Taupo Yacht Club The Contingency Committee may consider implementing one or more of the following strategies if deemed necessary in the interests of competitor safety: Shorten the distance of one or more of the legs (swim, bike, run), Deletion of a leg to allow for a Duathlon (Run/Bike/Run) or Aquathlon (Swim/Run). Ironman New Zealand, one of the oldest races on the circuit, takes place in Taupo this Saturday (Friday afternoon in North America).With the cancellation of Ironman Melbourne both the men’s and women’s field are deeper than years past.Cam Brown is the defending champion and has won the race a total of 11 times. Athletes will have 17:00:00 hours from the start time to complete the run course. As our international borders are looking less and less likely to open in time for the event, it won’t come as much surprise that we’re expecting a smaller Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand field than normal. But there are some challenges to consider. To state that Ironman New Zealand is one of the best iron-distance races in the world could very well be an understatement. 1 in Overall Satisfaction; Tied for 6th in Overall Swim Proceed to edit the page elements and replace copy with the updated language. Full details of these closures will be released closer to race day. You will be welcomed with open arms and will leave enriched with the locals’ pure Kiwi spirit. She also won New Zealand’s national time-trial title just two weeks ago. 6.30am. Both are managed by Webmasters. To view and download our road closure information and map of how to get around, please click the red button below. Athletes will have 8:30 hours from their start time to complete the run course. Rated as one of the best Ironman races in the world, Taupo has been hosting Ironman New Zealand for over 20 years. Like Adam, Joe Skipper entered Ironman New Zealand as a two-time runner-up and, like the Kiwi, also set a new course record as he blasted to an impressive 7:54:18 winning time. The decision of the Contingency Committee will be conveyed to the athletes via the PA System and all other possible means, starting at 5am or as soon as practicable following the decision. Both earned their first Taupo victories in fine style with hugely impressive wins, breaking records along the way. This copy should match the race card. One is that I was racing my first Ironman. The Contingency Committee will meet on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday prior to the event to discuss any extreme weather patterns/other inclement conditions for race day and review plans in the event of cancelling or altering any component/s of the race. Both are managed by Webmasters. Nobody does that. 2 km slope heading to the half way point of each lap. Should conditions either improve or deteriorate following the Bag and Bike Drop off the Contingency Committee will meet at 4.30am on race day and any change to the advertised or revised event format will be announced to Athletes commencing at 5am and then approximately every 10 minutes until approx. On the 2nd lap I was struggling to run between aid stations and added in a few extra walks. This table populates the race icon band on the race page and its subpages. In the case of a run/bike/run event, and if the Contingency Committee deems that conditions are such that it is unsafe to use Lake Terrace, then the alternative bike course will be implemented (please see the alternative bike course description on the website). Each athlete will have 1 hour 10 minutes to complete the swim course. Copy the layout container with original content. Auckland's Teresa … In the event that the committee rules the swim and bike cannot safely take place the event will be cancelled. Please submit your race icon changes to them. Text Block Subtitle (Centered): IRONMAN 70.3 Sponsored by [Title Sponsor Name Here], Normal: [Month Day, Year] or [Coming in Year]. You will be marshaled into your group in the transition area on the Northern Reserve and led to the start line at the normal Bike Exit into Story Place. 1st - 2018 Pro Female, Ironman Cairns Asia Pacific Championships - Course Record - 8:53:16 2nd - 2018 Pro Female, Ironman New Zealand - 9:05:32 In the advent of a run/bike/run event the waves will start as follows: 7.42am Age group Athletes - Female 18 - 34. Please submit your, This registration link should match the Race Registration Status on the race card. Why not take a look at our blog posts IRONMAN New Zealand, 2019 when you have an option. This registration link should match the Race Registration Status on the race card. After considering the impact this could have on your run course experience, we have decided to move to a four-lap run course. The world’s longest-running IRONMAN with a proud and rich history deeply rooted in our hometown of Taup ō. Christchurch triathlete Mike Phillips stunned a star-studded field to win the Ironman New Zealand race in Taupo on Saturday. IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand 2021. Our 6-night tour will ensure you are fully prepared for IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand. Please note that rules may vary slightly at select events due to local laws and ordinances. Please submit your updated sponsors, titles, and dates to them. The Contingency Committee will make their decision should conditions such as, but not limited to, any of the following be either forecast or prevail: Humidity Temperature > 30 degrees Celsius, Apparent Temperature (wind chill) < 10 degrees Celsius, Lightning and rare atmospheric conditions. IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 will be run on the same day, creating a great IRONMAN atmosphere in beautiful Taupo. All athletes will have 8 hours 30 minutes to complete the entire swim, bike, run course (subject to intermediate cut off times throughout the event). 1.9km swim in the clean, clear, fresh waters of Lake Taupō. Email newzealand@ironman.com, This copy should match the race card. If you have any questions please contact us: Phone 09 601 9590 The action taken will depend on whether this was identified pre-race start or post event start. When added correctly, a gray language label will span the layout container. Water temperature is normally around 19 degrees Celsius. The plan take into consideration the unique nature of this fantastic race, with bespoke workouts tailored for the swim, bike and run, including consideration for the course profile, the elevation and the weather. The layout container must have a custom class. Athletes will have 10:30:00 hours from the start time to complete the bike course. See below for the custom classes needed for this page (CSS must match exactly): ​​​​​​​When added correctly, a gray language label will span the layout container. The race organisers reserve the right to alter this schedule. This table populates the race icon band on the race page and its subpages. IRONMAN New Zealand 2020 Contingency Plan. Copy the layout container with original content. All athletes will have 8 hours to complete the entire swim, bike, run course (subject to intermediate cut off times throughout the event). Full details of these closures will be released closer to race day. The link title should only be one of the following: This year's event will feature a Self-Seeded Rolling Swim Start for all athletes. Whilst I have only spectated and reported on Ironman races in Australia and Kona this was the best one I have been to for a few reasons. The final section of 450m takes the swimmers down the outlet to the Waikato River alongside the Harbour Master building and exiting up the boat ramp. If you’re looking for a faster bike split, New Zealand, Arizona and Florida are the places to race. If you’re heading there for the first time, for either race, here are a few things you can expect. There will be a number of road closures in place on race weekend to ensure the safety of all athletes, volunteers and spectators. Be sure to familiarise yourself with the rules published in the event athlete information guide prior to race day. Photo: Korupt Vision/Ironman. Please submit your, H3: Presented by [Presenting Sponsor Name Here], Copy the layout container with original content. Athletes official individual race time will start when they cross the clearly marked start line/timing mat on the beach. 8am-8pm – IRONMAN Merchandise Store at Merchandise Marquee, Northern Domain. The race has a rolling start in front of the Taupō Yacht Club, with the first leg of 650m parallel to the shore followed by a second leg of 50m then returning 650m to a buoy adjacent to the Yacht Club. Please note that rules may vary slightly at select events due to local laws and ordinances. Please submit your race icon changes to them. This was a low and I wasn’t handling it well! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN VOLUNTEERING AT AN IRONMAN EVENT ... sponsors and the public in the course of your Role; The on-course nutrition of Cliff Gels & Blocks served me well on the first lap. The race icon band and race card are managed by Webmasters. Athletes will have 5:30 hours from their start time to complete the bike course. Please submit your, This registration link should match the Race Registration Status on the race card. You can avoid being overtaken by stronger swimmers by seeding yourself with athletes of a similar skill and ability. This could have made me slightly biased. IRONMAN New Zealand would like to thank the residents and businesses of Taupō for their continued support of the event.Given the size and nature of this event, please be advised that there will be some road restrictions in place. ... Ironman New Zealand 2017 – Swim Leg (Strava data) Ironman New Zealand 2017 – Bike Leg (Strava data) The Contingency Committee will ensure that they provide a duty of care to all Athletes, staff, volunteers and spectators with the well-being of individuals being of the highest importance. It's no surprise that this picturesque location has been selected to host the 70.3 World Championships this year in November. The link title should only be one of the following: Athletes will have 2:20 hours from the start time to complete the swim. Ironman Canada is also considered to have one of the toughest bike courses in the world. Discover nature’s ultimate playground with a pristine freshwater swim, countryside bike and stunning lakefront run. An epic day for an epic race!Experience the 2020 Nutri-Grain IRONMAN New Zealand.#AnythingIsPossible A deep water mass start in front of the Taupō Yacht Club with the first leg of 1650m parallel to the shore followed by a second leg of 50m then returning 1650m to a buoy adjacent to the Yacht Club. The race icons should match what's displayed on the race card. This is a bespoke 24 week plan for IronMan New Zealand 2021, designed by an IronMan Certified Coach who has completed multiple IronMan Races. The race icon band and race card are managed by Webmasters. 18th - 2018 Pro Female, Ironman World Championships Kona, Hawaii - 9hr 12min . Text Block Subtitle (Centered): IRONMAN 70.3 Sponsored by [Title Sponsor Name Here], Normal: [Month Day, Year] or [Coming in Year]. (Redirected from New Zealand Ironman) An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a … Both are managed by Webmasters. We thank you for your patience and co-operation during these times. Proceed to edit the page elements and replace copy with the updated language. The Contingency Committee will also consult with the coordinator of the Traffic Management Plan, the Health and Safety Manager and any other key or relevant people and/or authorities. The Rolling Start will improve the race experience for each athlete by spreading out competitors across the swim, bike & run legs of the event. Ironman New Zealand. Consider the awards it got last year in the 2016 Ironman Athletes’ Choice Awards, results of which came from the annual survey from the participants themselves: No. Both are managed by Webmasters. This will start at approximately 7.30am in age groups at set intervals. Third time was a charm for both winners at Ironman New Zealand on a record-smashing Saturday in Taupo as Brit Joe Skipper and New Zealand's Teresa Adam … 1.9km swim in the clean, clear, fresh waters of Lake Taupō. If the Contingency Committee determines there can be no swim, the event will become a run/bike/run. Examples may include but not limited to extreme weather, flooding, oil spills, vehicle accidents, fallen trees, slips or volcanic activity, earthquakes. It is hard to bet against him; he knows this course … We thank you for your patience and co-operation during these times. New Zealand is a medium sized race with a long history in Ironman. The race icon band and race card are managed by Webmasters. Information will be available closer to the event date. If you miss your assigned race start you will start at the back of the field. The layout container must have a custom class. If inclement conditions exist, all decisions regarding the implementation of the Contingency Plan will be made by the Contingency Management Committee. Please submit your updated status and registration link targets to them. Great Lake Taupō Nutri-Grain IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand is staged alongside the legendary IRONMAN New Zealand event. 2021 Trading Hours - Thurs 4 Mar 9am-5pm, Fri 5 Mar 9am-4pm. Both are managed by Webmasters. Athletes will self-seed based upon their own projected swim time, by selecting from the following 4 x Start Zones: The Rolling start for each wave will continue from Zone 1 to Zone 4. Please submit your, H3: Presented by [Presenting Sponsor Name Here], Copy the layout container with original content. Course: Lake breeze out and back x 3 Laps Aid stations well equipped some undulating suburban streets. The. This agreement is between you and IRONMAN New Zealand Limited NZBN 9429034266335 (‘IRONMAN’), and we ask that you read this entire agreement before signing (or, in the case of online acceptance, by checking the acceptance box). 8:10am – Age Group Race Start – IRONMAN 70.3 New Zealand at Lake Taupo, Opposite Taupo Yacht Club. It offers the standard 40 age group Kona slots for the 2020 Ironman World Championship. Want to know how an athlete prepares for the Ironman? Please submit your, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. That makes it two course records in a row for Skipper, who set a new course record in winning Ironman Florida last November. Turning Silver into Gold (in record-breaking style) at IRONMAN New Zealand. It's been a record-breaking day at the New Zealand Ironman triathlon in Taupo with both of the winners smashing the respective course records. In the advent of race day inclement weather or adverse impediments, the Contingency Committee will convene at 4.30am (and/or as soon as there is sufficient light) to determine if: the conditions are suitable for the race to take place, the conditions are suitable for a delayed start, the conditions are suitable for revised format. The contingency committee recognises that there is the potential for circumstances outside of their control occurring that could result in the published event format and/or distance being adjusted in the interest of competitor safety. The race itself showcases the best of New Zealand's natural wonderland, and more than 2,000 volunteers and thousands of supporters line the streets to cheer you on. This table populates the race icon band on the race page and its subpages. Ironman New Zealand - Triathlon View Member's Race Log View other race reports. Given the size and nature of this event, please be advised that there will be some road restrictions in place. After considering the impact this could have on your run course experience, we have decided to move to a four-lap run course. Please submit your updated status and registration link targets to them. This copy should match the race card. All athletes will have  1 hour 10 minutes to complete the swim. The race icons should match what's displayed on the race card. The race icons should match what's displayed on the race card. Ironman New Zealand 2019 AG Overall Male Athletes Female Athletes F18-24 F25-29 F30-34 F35-39 F40-44 F45-49 F50-54 F55-59 F60-64 F65-69 F70-74 FPRO M18-24 M25-29 M30-34 M35-39 M40-44 M45-49 M50-54 M55-59 M60-64 M65-69 M70-74 M75-79 M80-84 MPRO She rode 16 minutes faster than Meredith Kessler and nearly 20 minutes faster than Rachel McBride. Ironman New Zealand opened the 2020 Ironman season over the weekend. Re heading there for the 2020 IRONMAN world Championship view and download our road closure information and map how! 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