Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz ~ Results ::
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| IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz : |
| Triathlon : Swim 1.2 Miles, Bike 56 Miles, Run 13.1 Miles |
- Race Date: Sunday, September 10, 2017
- Start Time: 6:50 AM
- Entry Fee:$300.00
- City/State/Zip:Santa Cruz, California 95060
- Country: USA
- Race Website http://www.ironman.com/triathl...
Santa Cruz is known for its temperate climate, stunning coastline and redwood forests, and this brand-new race provides ample opportunities to enjoy it all.
Originally a Spanish settlement, founded in 1791, Santa Cruz has rich historic and cultural roots. In addition to being a hotbed for a variety of water sports like swimming, sailing, diving and paddling, its coast is considered one of the world's premier surfing spots. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk, which serves as the backdrop for this race, is the oldest amusement park in California, having celebrated 100 years in 2007.
The race starts on the Santa Cruz Main Beach, east of the wharf. A 1.2 mile ocean swim will kick off the day. Athletes will begin the bike course at Depot Park as they head out on a rolling course providing numerous beautiful vistas along the California coastline. The scenic out-and-back run course traverses the Natural Bridges State Park and Wilder Ranch State Park, with the turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Athletes will return to finish on the beach in front of the main stage at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Course Information:
The swim will start on Santa Cruz Main Beach next to the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Swimmers will swim clockwise around the Wharf and exit the water on Cowell’s Beach.
The bike course is a scenic tour of the California Coastline beginning at Depot Park. The course winds its way through the surrounding West Cliff neighborhoods along West Cliff Drive past historic surf spots and breathtaking vistas of the Pacific coastline. The course then takes you north on beautiful Highway 1 as you pass more beautiful California coastline and take a 5 mile trip on the Swanton Road passed old growth redwood trees to the turnaround near Highway 1 Brewery. Rides will then head back south on Highway 1 and return back to the depot Park Transition zone.
The run course is an out and back starting at Depot Park and heading across the West Cliff Bridge to the West Cliff Path. From there, it’s a primarily flat, fast, and coastal run along the West Cliff path around Natural Bridges State Park. The course takes you through the surrounding community, along an access path to Wilder Ranch State Park for the dramatic turnaround on the rugged ocean bluffs. Runners will then return on the same route to an exciting finish at the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Other Info:
2017 Results:
-) 2017 Results at: ironman.com
Previous Results:
-) 2016 Results at: ironman.com
-) 2015 Results at: ironman.com
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