Ironman Weymouth 70.3 has world championship places in South Africa up for grabs!
COMPETITORS taking part in a sporting event in Weymouth will get a chance to grab a spot in a world championship. Ironman 70.3 is one of only two events in Europe to receive 25 additional qualifying slots for the 2018 Ironman 70.3 event in South Africa.
There will now be a total of 75 qualifying slots available for age group athletes looking to qualify for the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.
Entries are still open – and organisers said the Weymouth event is one of the most popular of its kind, with its ‘almost Mediterranean sea setting’ and Jurassic coast backdrop earning it a place in the top ten ‘best swim’ category for 70.3 length races.
Alan Rose, Race Director of IRONMAN 70.3 Weymouth said: “It is fantastic to see 70.3 Weymouth being recognised as a key contender on the EMEA IRONMAN event calendar and we are delighted for our athletes that the event has been awarded additional qualification slots. We have seen a great response from athletes wanting to take part in 70.3 Weymouth 2017 and very much hope competitors will continue to come and take part in this ‘must do’ event on the South Coast.”
The event starts with a 1.2 mile swim in Weymouth Bay, a 56 mile bike course and a 13.1 mile half marathon.
The running route is around Weymouth town and harbourside, with lots of room for friends and family to cheer on competitors.
Entries are available through official charity Team Macmillan. For a reduced entry fee, athletes will receive kit and a dedicated support team in return for fundraising for the cause, that will help make a huge difference to the lives of people affected by cancer. To find out more visit www.macmillan.org.uk/weymouth