Lanzarote.com, Iron Man 2007 Lanzarote

You will love the awe inspiring beauty of this breathtaking volcanic island, the magnetic charm and hypnotic appeal of both the island of Lanzarote and the race, often described as the Hawaii of Europe.

Fully supported by the Canarian and Lanzarote Government, the race organization and headquarters are located at Club La Santa.

Quick Facts

Maps

Festival Week

QUICK FACTS

WHO: Around 1000 competitors, ages 18-80, from approximately 40 countries.

WHAT: A 3,8 Km ocean swim (2 laps), 180 Km bike race (over the island) and 42,2 Km run (4 laps), Competitors have 17 hours to finish the race; cutoff times are also applied to each segment of the race.

WHEN: May 19, 2007, beginning at 07.00 am.

WHERE: Puerto del Carmen. The swim segment begins next to the hotel Fariones, which is situated in the old part of Puerto del Carmen.

2006 CHAMPS

Men: T. Hellriegel, GER, 08:35:40 in 1995.
Woman: Paula Newby-Fraser, ZIM, 09:24:39 in 1995.

COURSE

RECORDS: Men - Thomas Hellriegel, GER, 08:35:40 in 1995,
Women - Paula Newby-Fraser, ZIM, 09:24:39 in 1995.

PURSE: Both the first male and female finisher receive 8500 $US (50,000$US total prize purse for top 10 PRO).

TRAINING: The average Ironman triathlete spends 18 to 24 hours each week training for this event. A typical week includes 5 km of swimming, 140 km of biking and 30 km of running. Many competitors also cross train with weight training, stretching and yoga, among other activities.

WEATHER: In the morning it will probably be around 22ºC (70ºF ). The temperature will most likely increase during the day to 28- 30ºC ( 90ºF ) and heavy wind may occur.


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FESTIVAL WEEK	Top

Saturday 12th of May 2007

Ironkids Lanzarote - Acuathlon - Las Cucharas - Costa Teguise.

Tuesday 15th of May 2007

Sunrise Fun Run - 1500 children of 8 to 11 years at La Santa.

Wednesday 16th of May 2007

10.00-18.00 Athletes Registration Club La Santa.

11.00-17.00 Press Accreditation Club La Santa.

Thursday 17th of May 2007

10.00-18.00 Athletes Registration Club La Santa.

11.00-17.00 Press Accreditation Club La Santa.

15.00-18.00 Briefing athletes (Spanish, English, German, French).

18.30 Parade of Nations, where a frame LOOK will be raffled.

19.00-22.00 Pasta Party in Club La Santa.

21.00 Video Ironman 2006.

Friday 18th of May 2007

15.00-18.00 Bike and Bag Check-In, Puerto del Carmen.

16.00 Press conference, Puerto del Carmen, Salón Verde in Los Fariones Hotel.

18.00 Ironkids Aquathlon Puerto del Carmen.

Distance according to age (from 6 years onwards).

Saturday 19th of May 2007 IRONMAN RACE DAY

07.00 Swim Start.

09.20 Swim Cut off Time.

12.30 Arrival 1st Biker at T2 & Start Marathon. 15.30.

Arrival 1st Finisher - Record: T. Hellriegel, 8:35:40.

17.30 Bike Cut off Time.

24.00 Race Cut off Time & Fireworks.

Sunday 20st of May 2007

10.00-12.00 Hawaii Slots, registration & re-allocation if needed.

18.00 Awards Ceremony & Dinner, Monumento al Campesino.