News2010 Ironman Lottery FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About the Lottery Program
2010 Ironman Lottery is officially closed.1. How and when can I receive results of either the International or the U.S. lottery?
The 2010 Ironman Lottery winners can be found at www.ironman.com on April 15, 2010 at 12:00pm EST.
Athletes selected in the lottery will be notified via E-mail.
2. If I am selected in the U.S. or International lottery,what do I do?
Athletes who are SELECTED through the Ironman Lottery must complete a 70.3 distance event (1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run) or greater within one year of the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship to validate his/her lottery slot. Lottery winners must complete a validating race before August 31, 2010 and submit race results within 15 days after the event. All validating information should be E-mailed to Lottery@ironman.com by August 31, 2010. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the lottery slot.
3. I won a lottery slot, but can't compete this year. Can I use it next year?
No, Ironman Lottery wins are only good for the year in which they are won and may not be deferred for a future season.
4. How does the lottery work?
The Ironman lottery is comprised of two parts, U.S. and International.
U.S. APPLICANTS
There will be 150 lottery slots available to the U.S. applicants. ONLY U.S. CITIZENS WILL BE ENTERED. 100 names will be drawn from the Passport Club. 50 names will be drawn from the U.S applicants and any unselected Passport Club members. Lottery selections will be available on April 15, 2010 at 12:00pm EST on Ironman.com.
INTERNATIONAL ATHLETES
There are 50 lottery slots available to International applicants. CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT BE ENTERED. 25 names will be drawn from the Passport Club. 25 names will be drawn from the International Applicants and any unselected Passport Club members. Lottery selections will be available on April 15, 2010 at 12:00pm EST on Ironman.com.
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED LOTTERY APPLICANTS
Five names will be drawn for the October 9, 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship from the total applicants applying in the following Physically Challenged categories.
Athletes are required to submit:
• Medical description of physical disability from primary care physician.
• A letter from his/her physician validating athlete’s fitness and ability to meet the physical demands of an Ironman event.
Upon review of information received all eligible athletes will be registered for the physically challenged lottery. Any application received with incomplete information will not be processed for the lottery draw. Any decision on whether or not an athlete meets the criteria for a specific division is at WTC’s sole discretion. All athletes chosen will need to complete an event that is 70.3 (1.2 mile, 56 mile, 13.1 mile) distance or greater within one year of the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship.
For more information please E-mail Lindajane@ironman.com
HAND CYCLE DIVISION ATHLETES
Physically challenged athletes who are paraplegic, quadriplegic or double above-the-knee amputees, and race using a handcranked cycle on the bike segment, and a racing chair for the run segment, will be able to compete for two male slots and one female slot at the Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs Lake and two male slots and one female slot at Ironman 70.3 Antwerp. These slot winners will then compete in the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship on October 9. Please E-mail Lindajane@ironman.com, for further information.
5. What is the deadline for the lottery?
The deadline for registration is February 28, 2010. Entries will not be permitted once closed.
6. What is the entry fee?
Lottery Application $40.00 USD
Refunds will NOT be permitted.
7. How do I validate my lottery slot?
Athletes who are SELECTED through the Ironman Lottery must have completed an event that is 70.3 (1.2 Mile, 56 Mile + 13.1 Mile) distance or greater within one year of the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship to validate his/her lottery slot. Lottery winners must complete a validating race before August 31, 2010 and all validating information should be E-mailed to Lottery@ironman.com by August 31, 2010. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the lottery slot.
8. What day is the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championship?
October 9, 2010
9. Contact Information:
Lottery@ironman.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about Ironman, Ironman 70.3, and the Lottery
The following should answer just about every question you have about the lottery.
The 2010 Ironman Lottery Program is a random chance drawing that allows athletes who did not win their slot at an Ironman event to still gain a chance to compete at the World Championship.
