St. Croix Half Ironman Triathlon

Race day: Sunday May 2, 2010
featuring:
28 Ironman Hawaii Spots
40 Ironman 70.3 World Championship Spots

The St. Croix Half Ironman Triathlon is held at one of the most famous venues in the sport.  The race annually features the finest array of professional athletes in the world, who challenge not only each other, but one of the most notorious climb the sport has to offer:  THE BEAST.  St. Croix is pleased to host an event where potential Ironman competitors can qualify early in the season, and not have to go the full Ironman distance in order to do so.


 

 

The Ironman 70.3 Course

Tyr SWIM  - 2km (1.24 miles)

Please Note: Chrsitiansted Harbor is a working channel. During race week it is unsafe to swim there except during the organized training swims.

 

BIKE COURSE - 90km (56 miles) - Map

    

RUN - 21km (13.1 miles) - Map

 

LOCATION OF AID STATIONS:

Start/Finish - There will be four aid stations in the start/finish area - swim finish; run out; and overall finish.  Athletes should fill water bottles before departing for the start area at the Hotel on the Cay.
Bike Course - There will be 4 aid stations along the bike course - miles 11, 21, 31, and 43.   The Sprint course has no bike aid stations.
Run Course - Run aid stations will be located approximately every 6/10 of a mile along the 21km (13.1mile) course.  This holds true for the Sprint as well.

The following will be served at the Aid Stations:
    -Bike - Water, Gatorade, GU (at mile 43), Bananas (at mile 30)
    -Run - Water, Gatorade, Cola, GU, Bananas & Oranges, Pretzels, Sponges

A Sag Vehicle will trail the field and transport athletes back to the transition area.  The race organization will not be responsible for providing aid to athletes who choose to remain on the course once the cut-off time has elapsed.

CUTOFF TIMES (Subject to change)

     In order insure the safety of the participants, and to minimize the disturbance to the traffic patterns of the island, the following cutoff times will be enforced. Please remember that a race of this distance, in a tropical climate, can be dangerous to those who overextend themselves. Therefore, if you are asked to retire, it is for your benefit.

SWIM CUTOFF

     1 hour from start of athlete's wave

BIKE CUTOFF

     5 hours from start of wave

FIRST LOOP RUN CUTOFF

     6.5 hours from start of wave

 

2010 Race Schedule

TBA

 


Race Day: November 8, 2009

Caribbean Classic Triathlon

"Beauty Without the Beast!"

The Caribbean Classic Triathlon will be held on the beautiful Island of St. Croix on Nov. 7, 2009.  The event will again held at the Buccaneer Hotel.   The race was a huge success the past two years, and will remain an athlete favorite for years to come.

It's a weekend of fun events including pre- and post-race functions.

The Olympic Distance race features one of the most stunning courses in the sport, and is open to VI residents as well as off island visitors.

Accommodations can also be found at St. Croix Hotels or a St. Croix luxury villa or condo rental  Center Line Car Rentals is the official agency of the race. They offer free airport pick up and great rates.  Click on the logo to visit their website.

Registration will take place on-line via Active.com.  Registration is now open so click the logo below to sign up!

Course Description

  • Swim (1500 meters)  - The two lap triangular course is held in the warm water of the Caribbean Sea, just off  the Buccaneer�s Mermaid Restaurant.
  • Bike (40 K/25 Miles)  - The picturesque two loop ride leaves the grounds of the hotel on the golf cart path, turns left and heads for the East End of St. Croix, makes a loop of Cramer�s Park, travels on the South Shore Rd over Lowry Hill, rides past the entrance of the Buccaneer, turns right at Southgate for another Lowry Hill loop, and re-enters the Buccaneer.
  • Run (10K/6.2 Miles)  - The two loop run will take place totally in the lush grounds of the Buccaneer.  The route travels along the jogging trail and golf course.

Race Schedule


All Events at the Buccaneer Hotel

 

Saturday Nov. 7

  • 2:30 - 4:30 pm - Race Bag Pick Up: The Buccaneer Terrace, The Buccaneer

  • 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Cocktail Party @ the Mermaid Restaurant, The Buccaneer for all race participants and their families. Listen to Steel Pan Music and see/meet the other race participants.

Sunday Nov. 8

  • 6:00 - 6:30 am - Transition Area opens - Bike Drop off and Body Marking, The Mermaid

  • 6:30 am - Course Talk

  • 7:00 am - Race Start

     

  • 1:00 pm - Awards Party and Luncheon - The Buccaneer

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to Overall Male and Female winners, as well as age group winners. 

 

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