Located in the heart of New York state, Syracuse's ideal summer climate and active community make it the perfect host for Ironman 70.3 Syracuse
WHEN?
June 23, 2013
WHERE?
Syracuse, New York is within 300 miles of nine major cities,
including Boston, New York, Montreal, Toronto, and Philadelphia. The friendly
university town has a variety of activities to offer athletes and spectators
during its beautiful summer months. Terrific fishing along the historic Erie Canal,
numerous lakes and parks, and a wide variety of performing and visual arts
combine to make Syracuse an unexpectedly vibrant and accessible race. The city's
proximity to the Finger Lakes region opens up even more opportunity for
exploration. There are 40 qualifying slots to the IRONMAN World Championship
70.3 in Lake Las Vegas, Henderson, NV.
Since the inaugural race in 2010, the Syracuse 70.3 has attracted
professional athletes such as Jodi Swallow, Nikki Butterfield, Angela Naeth, Joe
Gambles, Peter Jacobs, Paul Ambrose, and TJ Tollakson. Taking place in June, the
race is a perfect build up to the popular IRONMAN Lake Placid. “If you want a
Lake Placid experience, without a doubt IRONMAN 70.3 Syracuse is your race,"
says Greg Borzilleri, IRONMAN Lake Placid race director. "The rolling hills on
the bike and the great local support make it a fun day, and the park at
Jamesville Beach in Syracuse is just like a mini Lake Placid village."The race begins in Jamesville Reservoir where athletes will complete a 1.2-mile, single-loop swim. The 56-mile bike course winds through the Highland Forest recreational area, taking athletes through the picturesque, rolling countryside of Onondaga, Madison, and Cortland counties. Athletes will finish their race with a 13.1-mile run in and out of Jamesville Beach County Park, offering plenty of shade to accompany the challenging rolling hills.
*IRONMAN 70.3 Syracuse is also a Regional IRONMAN TriClub Championship race. In addition to “members only” special events on site, athletes who are part of a triathlon club or team earn bonus points for their club towards the prestigious IRONMAN TriClub Annual Podium Award. Email triclub@ironman.com for additional information
(Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/ironman-70.3/syracuse.aspx#ixzz2NL1eW56H)
Where to Stay?
An official hotel of IRONMAN 70.3 Syracuse - Embassy Suites Syracuse
This newly renovated hotel is prepared to host all participants and guests of IRONMAN 70.3 Syracuse:
- Special Group Room rate
- Two Room Suite
- Free cooked to order breakfast daily
- Evening Reception with complimentary drinks and snacks
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
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