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IRONMAN 70.3 Des Monies
IRONMAN 70.3 Des Monies
IRONMAN 70.3 Des Monies
IRONMAN 70.3 Des Monies
IRONMAN 70.3 Des Monies

IRONMAN 70.3 Des Moines 

 


Des Moines, Iowa

 

June 9, 2024

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Rules and Regulations

Please note that rules may vary slightly at select events due to local laws and ordinances. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the rules published in the event athlete information guide prior to race day.

Rules and Divisions

FAQs

Course -General

1. Where can I find the race course maps?
See above.

2. What are the course cut-off times?

Swim: The swim course will close 2 hours and 20 minutes after the last age group athlete starts the swim. Each athlete will get the full 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the 2.4 mile swim regardless of what time they enter the water. Athletes who take longer than 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the swim will receive a DNF. 

Bike: Coming soon!  

Run: The run course will officially close at 17 hours after the last age group athlete enters the water. 

Finish line: The course closes 17 hours after the last age group athlete enters the water. 

*Cut-off times are subject to change, please check the Athlete Guide closer to the event.

3. What nutrition will be available on course?

Bike course aid stations will offer the following:

There will be aid stations approximately every mile on the run course offering:

Course -Swim

1. How many laps is the swim?
Coming Soon!

2. What kind of start does this race have?

The swim will be a rolling start. Athletes will enter the water in a continuous stream through a controlled access point, similar to how running road races are started. An athlete’s times will start when they cross timing mats under the swim arch.

Athletes will be directed to self-seed on race morning based on their projected swim time. Volunteers and staff will be in the staging area with signs and will assist with this process. Self-seeding will not be mandatory but will be encouraged.

3. What is the expected water temperature?

Please see the event homepage.

4. What are the wetsuit restrictions?

Wetsuits are permitted if the water temperature is up to (and including) 76.1 degrees Fahrenheit (24.5 degrees Celsius) or colder. Wetsuits cannot measure more than 5 mm thick.

Wetsuits will be prohibited in water temperatures greater than 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.8 degrees Celsius).

Athletes who choose to wear a wetsuit in water temperatures 76.2 degrees Fahrenheit (24.55 degrees Celsius) and up to 83.8 degrees Fahrenheit (28.77 degrees Celsius) will not be eligible for Age Group awards, including World Championship or Rolldown slots.

The De Soto Water Rover and the Speedo Elite Triathlon Wetsuit with forearm flaps wetsuits are PROHIBITED.

Athletes should contact the wetsuit manufacturer directly to confirm whether their suit is legal.

Race officials will be monitoring athletes on race morning to enforce wetsuit restrictions.

5. If wetsuits are prohibited, what are the swimwear restrictions?

Swimwear (Skinsuits/Speedsuits) must be 100% textile material, which is defined as materials consisting of natural and/or synthetic, individual and non-consolidated yarns used to constitute a fabric by weaving, knitting and/or braiding. Simply put, this would generally refer to suits made only from nylon or Lycra that do not have any rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene.

Swimwear must not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor extend past the knees. Swimwear may contain a zipper. A race kit may be worn underneath swimwear.

6. In the event of a non-wetsuit swim, am I allowed to wear my compression gear?

Yes, provided that it is made of 100% textile material (no rubberized material such as polyurethane or neoprene) and that materialdoes notextend past the elbows or knees. Any compression wear that extends past the elbows or knees will not be permitted in non-wetsuit swims (this includes compression sleeves, compression socks, or compression tights).

7. Are snorkels permitted?

Snorkels are not allowed under any circumstances for any IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event.

8. What should I do if I am having a problem in the water?

If you are struggling and decide that you require assistance do your best to remain calm, raise your hand high into the air/shout to get the attention of the support boats and move to the outside of the course if you are able. You can hold on to a boat without being disqualified as long as the boat does not provide propulsion. There will also be resting rafts available throughout the course.

Course -Bike

1. How many laps is the bike course?

Coming Soon!

2. Are disc wheels permitted?

Yes. However, race organizers reserve the right to restrict use depending on conditions.

3. How frequent are the distance markers on the bike course?

The bike course will have a distance marker every 10 miles. They will be in miles only, so if you are used to kilometers please accustom yourself to the conversion.

4. How many aid stations will there be and how are they spaced?

See above for location of aid stations.

Course -Run

1. How many laps is the run course?

Coming Soon!

2. How many aid stations will there be, and how are they spaced?

See above for location of aid stations.

3. How frequent are the distance markers?

The course will have markers every mile on the course.  They will be in miles only, so if you are used to kilometers please accustom yourself to the conversion. .

4. Do I have to wear my race number on the run?

Yes, your race number must be worn on your front.

5. Can I listen to music on the run?

iPods, MP3 players, phones, video cameras etc. are not permitted on the course.

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