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Ironman Florida Triathlon
Panama City Beach, Florida
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The Ironman Florida Triathlon will take place in and around Panama City
Beach on November 6, 2004
The
Ironman Florida triathlon is one of the most popular events on the
Ironman schedule. More than 2,000 athletes from around the U.S. and
the world are expected to compete in Ironman Florida, which enters
its sixth year in Panama City Beach. Athletes will be competing for
100 qualifying spots to the 2005 Ironman World Championship held in
October in Kona, Hawaii, as well as a $50,000 pro prize purse.
Ironman
triathlon is one of the most grueling events in the world of sport, and also
one of the most inspiring. It features a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile
bike, and a complete marathon (26.2 miles) all in succession. Athletes
have 17 hours to complete the event (from the 7 a.m. start until
midnight).
Ironman Florida
is well known in the triathlon community as an age-group race, and
as a great race for first-time Ironman triathletes. Utilizing the
stunning beaches of Panama City Beach, Ironman Florida offers a
great opportunity for athletes to get "their feet wet"
in Ironman events, and also provides a last competition before the
winter season sets in.
The
2004 Ironman Florida triathlon closed to general entry less than 24 hours after
on-line registration was opened on Sunday, November 9, 2003. With
the closing of Ironman Florida, all five full-distanced Ironman
North America events for 2004 are closed to general entry.
DIRECTIONS:
From
the Airport take Lisenby south to 23rd Street, head west on 23rd
until it connects with Hwy 98. Turn right and go over the Hathaway
Bridge. Turn left on Thomas Drive just past the Navy Base. Follow
Thomas Drive around until you reach the Boardwalk Beach Resort.
Directions To The Race
From the Airport take Lisenby
to 23rd Strewed, head west on 23rd until it connects with Hwy 98.
Turn right and go over the Hathaway Bridge. Turn left on Thomas
Drive just past the Navy Base. Follow Thomas Drive around until
you reach the Boardwalk Beach Resort.
Race
Day Busing & Parking Plan (Tentative - Based on 2003 info)
Times For All Bus Routes
A. 4:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. - Every 10
minutes
B. 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Every 60 minutes
C: 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - Every 30 minutes
Bus
Routes
-
Gulf Beach Baptist Church
- Walmart
Pick up will be in the parking lot
of each location
(Walmart parking lot pick up location is closest to KFC)
Drop off will be at Alvin's Island
Panama
City Beach, Florida has a wide range of hotels, motels and condo
rentals.
There is something to fit every budget
and style. Many are located directly on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.
Check our extensive list of hotels, motels
and condo rentals, places
to eat, and things to do. Many
Panama City Beach, Fl condos and townhouses have web sites where
you can obtain additional information.
For more
information on the Ironman Florida Triathlon contact:
Panama
City Beach CVB
17001 Panama City Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-236-9171 |
Panama
City Beach Chamber of Commerce
415 Beckrich Rd. Ste 200
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-235-1159 |
Ironman
Florida http://www.ironmanflorida.com
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