What is the cutoff for an Ironman swim?

2 hours 20 minutes
Most Ironman events have a time limit of 16 or 17 hours to complete the race, course dependent, with the race typically starting at 7:00am. The mandatory cut off time to complete the 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim is 2 hours 20 minutes.

What time does Ironman Florida start?

Start time & watch on live stream. The race takes place on Saturday November 6 and it will start at 0645 local time (Pro Men).

Where does the Ironman start?

Kailua Kona Pier
The Ironman World Championship starts with a 2.4 mile swim which begins and ends at the Kailua Kona Pier in town. The race then continues with a grueling 112 mile bike ride in which competitors head north through extremely hot lava fields, wind gusts up to 25 mph and scorching hot temperatures.

What is a good 1.2 mile swim time?

The answer, based on our analysis of more than 67,000 finishers in 40 Half Ironman triathlons: about 6 hours, on average. Swim 1.2 miles in 45 minutes, Bike 56 miles in 3:00, and Run 13.1 miles in 2:15. Of course, there’s a great deal of variation by age group.

How long does it take to swim 2.4 miles?

Endurance Build-Up 2.4 miles or 3,800 meters is a long time to be swimming. The average age-group swimmer takes roughly eighty minutes to swim this distance without stopping.

Is IRONMAN Florida hard?

While there is no such thing as an easy 140.6, Ironman Florida does win points for being extremely straightforward: The course is flat and the weather is consistent, which is more than we can say for a lot of other 140.6-mile events.

Is IRONMAN Florida wetsuit legal?

Water temperatures are typically in the low 70 degree F range making it wet wetsuit legal. IRONMAN Florida will feature a “Rolling Start.” Athletes will enter the water from a self-seeded swim start line.

Where is the Ironman in Florida?

Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach, Florida Surrounded by the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico, IRONMAN Florida is the perfect fusion of speed, history, and leisure.

Is Ironman Florida wetsuit legal?

How fast do pro triathletes swim?

The average middle guy swims at 2.02/100m for an Ironman and at 2.06/100m for a 70.3. The average middle lady swims at 2.09/100m or an Ironman and at 2.12/100m for a 70.3.

What is a respectable Ironman time?

Since the Ironman is a grueling race, anything under the 17 hour cut off mark is an achievement. For those in the age group of 30-35, 13 hours for men and 14 hours for women are satisfactory. The same applies to the Ironman 70.3 series. For the age group of 35-39, a good time is six hours for men and seven for women.

Is IRONMAN Florida windy?

It’s just a very long, quiet ride. The loop shape of the course means that regardless of where you are, you will have a headwind at some point. The bike starts off pretty “hot” with lots of competitors crowding Front Beach Road and riding quite fast.

Does IRONMAN Florida sell out?

DECEMBER 15, 2020 As 2021 events went on sale, the limited inventory available has sold out quickly. The ever-popular Visit Panama City Beach IRONMAN Florida sold out in two days, while IRONMAN California in Sacramento, new to the circuit, sold out in one day.

Is Ironman Florida hard?

Can you wear gloves in an Ironman swim?

Gloves are illegal equipment. The exceptions to the rule, are when the swim is wetsuit mandatory or if an athlete has a medical exemption (such as Raynaud’s Disease).

How long is the Florida Ironman?

Over 2000 athletes will complete a 70.3 mile course by swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles, and running 13.1 miles.

How hard is a 2.4 mile swim?

Endurance Build-Up 2.4 miles or 3,800 meters is a long time to be swimming. The average age-group swimmer takes roughly eighty minutes to swim this distance without stopping. And of course you’re going to follow that with a bike ride and full marathon run.