24 Ironman Canada Spots Up For Grabs At The Muskoka 5150

Want a chance to race at the new IRONMAN Canada venue in Whistler, BC on August 25th?

The Subaru Triathlon Series is very pleased to announce that we have 24 age group spots to give away at our Muskoka 5150 event. IRONMAN Canada has been sold out for months and this is your last chance to get to that start line. Qualified athletes must understand and follow the below procedures in order to be eligible.

Qualification Process:
Prior to race day, at least 1 spot shall be tentatively allocated to each age group category (both male and female). Final slot allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters. If there are no starters in a particular Age Group, then that slot will be moved to the next calculated Age Group within the gender.

Final slot allocation shall be representative of the actual number of Age Group starters in each category in the race. For example, if 8% of the Age Group starters are Female 40-44, then 8% of the slots are allocated to the Female 40-44 category.


NEW! We will be asking all athletes wanting to qualify for an IRONMAN spot to add their name and age group to our IRONMAN qualification board during the on-site registration process. This will help us determine before the race, how much competition per spot there is or how many spots may need to go to rolldown etc. The board will be highly visible during the registration process. Please be sure to add your name under the correct age group.

IRONMAN CANADA Acceptance:
Athletes must come prepared to accept at the award ceremony.

1. 1-Athletes MUST claim their slot in-person immediately after the Muskoka 5150 award ceremony. 
2. All athletes must have cash, traveler's cheques or a cheque for the full payment of $700 CDN or the spot will be forfeited. We can accept credit card payment however there will be a service fee of $25 applied.

If an age group that was designated a spot does not accept it then that spot will go to "Rolldown" in order of fairness. The Age Group within the gender with the largest athletes-to-slots ratio will receive the first reallocated slot, followed by the next largest ratio receiving the second re-allocated slot (if applicable), and so on.


 About 5150 The 5150 Series is an International Distance Triathlon consisting of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and a 10K Run. 5150 represents the total 51.50km distance. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.

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2014 Age Group World Championships At The Muskoka 5150

Are you looking to qualify for the 2014 Age Group World Championships? This is the time to do it!

Muskoka 5150 is offering one spot per age group (both male and female)to the 2014 World Championship in Edmonton Alberta.

Eligible athletes must be Triathlon Ontario Members in good standing. Those looking to qualify should read and follow the guidelines on the Triathlon Canada website prior to racing. You can view the details by clicking here.

The Muskoka 5150 is an Olympic Distance Triathlon event that takes place in beautiful Huntsville, Ontario on June 23rd 2013. The Muskoka 5150 also has IRONMAN Canada spots up for grabs and U.S. 5150 Championship spots available as well.


The 5150 Series is an International Distance Triathlon consisting of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and a 10K Run. 5150 represents the total 51.50km distance. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.

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Muskoka 5150 Qualification For Hy-Vee Triathlon Championships

Muskoka 5150 Age Group Qualification for Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship

The 5150 Series is an International Distance Triathlon consisting of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and a 10K Run. 5150 represents the total 51.50km distance. It is the largest international distance triathlon series in the world and will be the first non-drafting international race series of its kind, offering a competitive platform for professional and age group athletes.

The Hy-Vee triathlon in Des Moines, Iowa will host the 5150 US Championship, offering professional athletes a chance to compete for $1 million in prize money. Visit www.hy-veetriathlon.com.

Muskoka 5150 will offer qualification spots for the Hyvee U.S. Championship

Qualification Process at Muskoka 5150

• Top 5 finishers in each 5 year age group at Muskoka 5150 earn a FREE entry into the HYVEE U.S. Championship
• Top 15 in each of the following age group categories qualify (Male and Female) 15-19, 20-24, 25-29……….. 80+.

*Open Amateur (Elite/Amateur) Category: (Male and Female)

• The Muskoka 5150 events will have an open amateur (Elite Amateur / Elite Age Group) category.
• To be eligible for the open amateur category, athletes must furnish proof of completing an international distance event (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run) during 2011 or 2012, with a time below 2:15 for men and below 2:30 for women.
• Top 15 in open amateur category at each of the 5150 qualifying events, qualifies for the open amateur category for The Hy-Vee Triathlon 5150 U.S. Championship.*

Registration process for qualified athletes:
For all athletes that have qualified, a registration code will be sent via e-mail within one week following the event date and code will be valid for 2 weeks from the date of issue.  After 2 weeks, registration code is no longer valid and if not used, will be forfeited.

*Over $120,000 in product and prizes will be awarded to top age groupers in each division at the championship event.

For more information on the Hy-Vee 5150 U.S. Championship visit www.hy-veetriathlon.com

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Victoria's Duathlon - 2013 Race Preview

Kickstart Your Triathlon Season With Victoria's Duathlon!

Nothing marks the start of the triathlon season better than the Subaru Triathlon Series Victoria's Duathlon. Now in its 20th year and formerly known as "Victoria's Brick Duathlon" this race has become a classic for all those triathletes and duathletes looking to put their training to the test!

A little about the course:

Victoria's Duathlon consists of a 4km run, followed by a 30km bike and finally a 4km run. Both the bike and run courses take place over rolling terrain.  The run courses are a simple out and back, with the trip out being mostly uphill and the return trip, therefore, being mostly downhill.  The second run is a repeat of the first run. The bike is also a simple out and back course with rolling hills.  Nothing too difficult but a good challenge none the less. Most elite athletes will complete the race in approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes while the average finisher will cross the line in 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Here is a great race recap from Craig Cassar, a Get Out There Magazine reporter:

 

Proceeds to Victoria D'Agostino Children's Benefit Fund

We've partnered with Victoria D'Agostino Children's Benefit Fund, which is part of the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation. This year we will donate a portion of the race proceeds to the fund. The Fund will help to build a better community, now and for generations to come, by providing special awards to elementary students in the community.  You can find out more by visiting their website here.

How Can You Register?

There are still plenty of spots lefts for this race. To register visit our website at www.TrisportCanada.com and select "Victoria's" from the race menu on the left. On this page you will also find all the race details, costs and any information you will need come race day. There are also course maps in the event you want to test out the course before the race!

Have you done this race in past? We, as well as all our newbie triathletes and experienced ones who haven't done this race would love to know your thoughts on the race, training or race-day tips so feel free to post comments in the comments box below!

See you all on Monday, May 20th!

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