Ultra Man World Triathlon Championships Hawaii

Ultra Man World Triathlon championships Hawaii
Held in November each year

It is a 3 day individual swim bike run ultra distance event covering 320 miles (515km) that is held on the big island of Hawaii.
The number of competitors is limited to 35 individual and 5 relay teams.
Individuals and teams by invitation only
3 members in each relay team one swims one cycle one runs

Each individual ultra man competitor must have to 2 adult supporters
Conditions vary so much each year that the winning time can be just under 22 hours to 24 hours.
In 2009 Ultra Man will celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Swim 6.2 miles
Bike 261.4 miles
Run 52.4 miles
Day 1
6.2 mile (10km) ocean swim followed by a 90 mile bike ride (145km)
The course closes 12 hours after the start
Day 2
171.4 miles (276km) bike to Hawi
The course closes 12 hours after the start
Day 3
52.4 miles (84km) run from Hawi and finish at Old Airport state Park,
Run course closes after 12 hours from the start.

All distances are approximate see ultra man web site for up to date details

For more details click on www.ultramanlive.com