Ironman China airs on ESPN International, Universal Sports

Don't miss the dramatic coverage of Ironman China, presented by K-Swiss, which begins appearing on ESPN International and it's networks beginning July 18th and will run through September 4th. Check local listings for the times in your area. The show will also appear on Universal Sports - date and time to be announced. Read the story »

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Ironman 70.3 China adds Relay Division

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Crown Spa Resort Hainan to host Ironman China & Ironman 70.3

Located on prime beachfront property east of Haikou, the Crown Spa Resort Hainan has excellent facilities and is conveniently located to the start, finish and transition area of Ironman China's newly revised race course. Read the story »

Ironman China and Ironman 70.3 China Finalize Course

"A number of new roads have been finished since last year's race which gave us the opportunity to make major improvements to the swim, bike and run courses" says Event Director, Murphy Reinschreiber. Read the story »

2009 Ironman China & Ironman 70.3 China Registration Opens

Ironman China and Ironman 70.3 China, both presented by K-Swiss, are staged on the same day and on the same race course. Read the story »

Last Chance to Register for China Events

The deadline to enter Ironman China presented by K-Swiss and CLSA Ironman 70.3 China presented by K-Swiss is March 31st. To register for either of these races click the appropriate links at www.ironmanchina.com or www.ironman703china.com. Both races will be held on April 20th in Haikou, Hainan Island, China. Read the story »

Ironman China Gathers International Interest

Momentum is gathering as athletes from across the world are committing to tough it out at endurance sport's latest addition to the international race calendar: Ironman China. Read the story »

Ironman China Announces Title Sponsor

Ironman China is pleased to announce that CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets (CLSA), Asia's leading independent brokerage and investment group, has become the title sponsor of Ironman China 70.3, China's inaugural Ironman event to be held on 20 April in Haikou on the destination island of Hainan, China. Read the story »

Ironman China 2008

Ironman China Ltd. (ICL) has announced that it has entered a hosting agreement with the City of Haikou, Hainan, for the staging of the inaugural Ironman China triathlon. The first-ever Ironman in China will take place on April 20, 2008 in Haikou, the capital city of Hainan Province. Read the story »

About the Race

The move to a new venue heralds an exciting new era for Ironman 70.3 China. The host city of Jixian, Tianjin Province, is located a convenient 50 minute drive east from the Beijing International Airport (PEK) making the 2011 event easily accessible to China's growing triathlon participatory base and all corners of the planet. There are at least 40 triathlon clubs within driving distance of the venue. The venue is also within an easy day-trip of sections of The Great Wall and other China attractions.

The move to a late-May date will take advantage of the brilliant late spring-eve climate in Northern China, with expected top temperatures approaching 28C/82F. Weather patterns in this part of China leave virtually no chance of the sort of high temperatures that unluckily dogged the race in Haikou, the race's previous venue. The Jixian region also hosts The Great Wall Marathon each year in early May.

Jixian is a clean air and clean water venue. The swim is in a reservoir offering controlled swim conditions. The two-loop bike course will circle the reservoir and possibly skirt The Great Wall. Details regarding the swim, bike and run courses will be announced in early June.

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2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 DVD
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