IRONMAN 70.3 Series expands to Ireland Scheduled for Sunday, September 4, 2011, IRONMAN 70.3 Galway will take place in and around the scenic city of Galway, with a spectacular finish in Eyre Square. The inaugural race will mark the first Ironman event in Ireland, allocating 35 qualifying slots for the Foster Grant IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Florida.
Located on Irelands West Coast and within driving distance of Shannon airport, Galway is known as the “Cultural Heart of Ireland, hosting numerous festivals, celebrations and events. The start of the race is in the ancient village of Salthill, now a renowned seaside resort. After exiting the clear water of Galway Bay after the 1.9 k swim, the athletes will take on the challenge of the 90 k bike course, leading them through the beautiful countryside of the green island. On the spectator friendly run course (21.1 k) through downtown Galway athletes pass a number of Galways iconic landmarks and streets.
The finish line party Irish style is the grand finale of the first IRONMAN 70.3 in Ireland. “I believe that the IRONMAN 70.3 in Galway on the West coast of Ireland, offers IRONMAN athletes a truly unique challenge in a location that is unrivalled anywhere in the world. Galway is famous for its friendly atmosphere and stunningly beautiful landscape, all of which should add up to a thoroughly wonderful experience for competitors from all around the worldâ€, says Eoin McCormack of E & R Events, organizer of the race in Galway. Kai Walter, Managing Director of IRONMAN European Headquarters, is pleased with the location of the first Irish IRONMAN: “Galway offers ideal conditions for an IRONMAN 70.3 event.
The race course is beautiful and has all qualifications of establishing itself as a highlight in the race calendar for triathletes worldwide.†Registration opens on October 10, 2010?. For more information about the race, please visit
Galway Ironman, September 4, 2011 Galway - Ireland.
