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| Q1 |
How do I Enter? |
| A1 |
Go to the Entrants section of the website and Click HERE or on IRONMAN UK Entry. Entries can only be taken online. |
| Q2 |
I have not received a confirmation yet? |
| A2 |
Don't panic, it can take up to 7 working days for the Active.com system to transfer the money. As soon as your payment has been received you will be emailed an confirmation. In busy periods and during holidays it may also take slightly longer. |
| Q3 |
I am not recieving emails from IRONMAN UK, what do I do? |
| A3 |
You need to check your junk email box. Often servers regard any correspondence from ‘ironmanuk.com’ as junk. You will also need to set ‘ironmanuk.com’ as one of the address which you accept. It may also be that you have entered your email address in incorrectly when you entered. All emails that IRONMAN UK send out are also posted on the Latest News Section of the website. |
| Q4 |
What are the Cut-off times? |
| A4 |
Swim: 2 hours 20 mins after start of race
Bike: 10 hours 30 mins after start of race
Run: 17 hours after start of race |
| Q5 |
Can I use a mountain/hybrid bike? |
| A5 |
Competitors will not be allowed to use mountain bikes in this race. |
| Q6 |
How do I know my bike will pass the check in? |
| A6 |
It is your responsibility to ensure your bike is Road Worthy. We advise you getting your bike checked prior to race day. |
| Q7 |
How can I check the Race Rules? |
| A7 |
The race rules can be found out the IMUK website. IMUK is run according to IRONMAN UK rules. Competitors are strongly advised to read these rules prior to the event. Please contact the Race Office should you require any further info. |
| Q8 |
How will the Hawaii slots be allocated? |
| A8 |
Please see section entitled 'Hawaii Qualification'. Or Click HERE |
| Q9 |
I have moved, how do I change my address? |
| A9 |
You will need to send the race office an email from the email address you registered with making a formal request, stating your old and new addresses. |
| Q10 |
I get married soon. Can you change my name on the competitor List? |
| A10 |
Sure. Contact us with your new surname after the wedding. You will need to e-mail the race office form the e-mail address supplied on your entry form. In this e-mail you must include your name and date of birth. You will also need to post us a copy of your marriage certificate. |
| Q11 |
Can I use a wetsuit? |
| A11 |
Wetsuits are compulsory for the swim. Anyone wishing to hire a wetsuit may do so through our official retailer TRI UK INC click HERE for their website. |
| Q12 |
How do I find somehwere to stay? |
| A12 |
It is the responsibility of the athlete to organise their accommodation and transport to and from the event. But we do have some links to local accommodation providers on our website. They can be found under the 'Local Links' section. Click HERE to be taken there. |
| Q13 |
What happens if I need to withdraw from the Race? |
| A13 |
Please refer to the Race Withdrawal section of the website. Click HERE |
| Q14 |
I wish to qualify for Hawaii, which age-group should I race in? |
| A14 |
All age group athletes will be assigned to that age group division which represents their actual age on 31st December 2010. Athletes should not move into a new division based on year of birth. For example, if an athlete is 39 years old on race day, qualifies for Hawaii and turns 40 years old the day after the qualifying race, he/she will race in the age division 40-44 at the qualifying race and at Hawaii. Again, whatever age the athlete is 31st DECEMBER 2010 should represent what age group category that they race in. |
| Q15 |
Can I view the entrants list by Age and Gender? |
| A15 |
Yes, just visit the Competitor List and search by the relevant cirteria. |
| Q16 |
I am unable to ride the coursse myself, prior to the Race, what gear ratios should I use? |
| A16 |
TBC |
| Q17 |
What rules govern the IRONMAN Triathlon World Championship, Hawaii? |
| A17 |
Ironman Triathlon World Championship is governed by their own IRONMAN/USAT rules. Please log on to their Kona website for more information. |
| Q18 |
Can I change from being an Age Grouper to a Pro during this season? |
| A18 |
Under the WTC rules which govern the Ironman Triathlon Championships, if you win an age group slot for Hawaii you are not allowed to race as a Pro/ Elite/ Non- age grouper until you have used that Hawaii slot. This applies to all World Triathlon Championship/ Non World Triathlon Championship events across any distance. |
| Q19 |
What age category am I in? |
| A19 |
To compete in an IRONMAN event, competitors MUST be at least 18 years of age on Race Day. There is no upper age limit. You enter the age category that you will be on 31st December 2010. These are WTC rules. |
| Q20 |
How is the swim start organised? |
| A20 |
The swim start at IMUK will be a mass start is accordance with WTC regulations for full distance Ironman events. Mass swim starts are tradition at all Ironman events. The Race Organisers take safety extremely seriously and realise that many competitors will not have experienced a mass swim start before. It is the athlete’s responsibility to find their own space and their own placing at the swim start. |
| Q21 |
Where are the Bike Feed Stations and what is supplied? |
| A21 |
At each Feed Station on the bike you will receive fluid in 500ml bike specific water bottles. These fit 99% of standard bike bottle cages according to the manufactures instructions. The fluid provided is Orange Gatorade Thirst Quencher (mixed to a 6% solution in accordance with the manufactures recommendation) and water. PowerBar’s will also be available in various flavours supplied by the manufacture. Each bar will be cut into pieces and half opened for ease on the bike. The liquid will be handed to each athlete by volunteers and they will clearly identify what is in the bottle they are providing. It is the responsibility of the athlete to go at a speed which will allow them to take the bottle/bar in a safe manner. Verbal abuse of volunteers will not be tolerated and will be met with a penalty and/or a DQ. Each Feed Station will provide Gatorade, Water and Powerbar . Locations are, |
| Q22 |
Where are the Run Feed Stations and what is supplied? |
| A22 |
At each Feed Station on the bike you will receive fluid in 500ml bike specific water bottles. These fit 99% of standard bike bottle cages according to the manufactures instructions. The fluid provided is Orange Gatorade Thirst Quencher (mixed to a 6% solution in accordance with the manufactures recommendation) and water. PowerBar’s will also be available in various flavours supplied by the manufacture. Each bar will be cut into pieces and half opened for ease on the bike. The liquid will be handed to each athlete by volunteers and they will clearly identify what is in the bottle they are providing. It is the responsibility of the athlete to go at a speed which will allow them to take the bottle/bar in a safe manner. Verbal abuse of volunteers will not be tolerated and will be met with a penalty and/or a DQ. Each Feed Station will provide Gatorade, Water and Powerbar. Locations are, |
| Q23 |
What is the water and air temperatures? |
| A23 |
The average air temperature at IRONMAN UK is approx 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit Water temperature is approx 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Previous years at IRONMAN UK the weather on race day has been warm and sunny. But in England it can be changeable - layers are advised just in case! |
| Q24 |
What is the IRONMAN UK Anti-Doping policy? |
| A24 |
Due to the recent increase in drug-related incidents the WTC is now acting in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) international standard and code for doping-related circumstances. IRONMAN UK will be following these guidelines in ALL events from 2006 onwards. The guidelines are as follows: If an athlete’s A and B sample shows positive results (or Adverse Analytical Findings) for any of the prohibited substances (S1-S5, The World Anti-Doping Code 2005 Prohibited List, International Standard) at a sporting event with a WADA-recognized testing facility, Ironman will issue a provisional suspension to the athlete beginning on the date the athlete competed and/or was drug-tested. Until a verdict between the athlete and their federation/national governing body (NGB) has been reached, the athlete will be unable to compete in any Ironman events worldwide. If an athlete is found guilty or accepts a suspension/penalty from their federation/NGB, Ironman will issue its own suspension based on WADA guidelines. For a first offence, the athlete will be suspended and ineligible for a period of two years from the date the athlete competed and/or was drug-tested. If an athlete receives a second doping offence, Ironman will issue a lifetime ban and the athlete will be ineligible to compete in any future Ironman event. (WADA Article 10.2, Sanctions on Individuals) This testing will impact professional and age group athletes and concerns the top ten male and female finishers. Prize money will be paid after the results of doping tests are announced. |
| Q25 |
Why do we have a Race Breifing? |
| A25 |
The purpose of the race briefing is to inform athletes of any last minute news and information in regard to the course and the race. It is not an area to go over the rules of the race, the feed stations or any of the information contained in any of the FAQ’s contained above. The better prepared the athlete the shorter the race briefing needs to be. |
| Q26 |
What are the drafting Rules? |
| A26 |
Click HERE to be taken to the Race Rules section |
| Q27 |
Will there be an IRONKIDS Event at the 2010 IRONMAN UK and UK IRONMAN 70.3 Events? |
| A27 |
IRONKIDS is the offical children's event that is solely licenced and fully owned by the WTC. Many global offical IRONMAN events hold IRONKIDS childrens events as part of their weekends of festivities. In previous years IRONMAN UK has held a very successful official WTC sactioned IRONKIDS event at their Dorset venue. This event has been successfully organisated and run by the IRONMANU UK Race Office team and has been enjoyed by many attending families. Due to the new 2009 IMUK venue there will be no WTC sactioned IRONKIDS event for this season. But it is hoped to re-introduced the WTC childrens IRONKIDS event for 2011 and beyond.With regard to the UK IRONMAN 70.3 event, an offical WTC sanctioned IRONKIDS event was launched and organised a number of years ago by the IRONMAN UK Race Office - but entry figures from the children were disappointingly low and so the event had to be cancelled just a matter of weeks out from race day. This was dissappointing at the time. However the IRONMAN UK Race Office may well have another try at enticing children to enter such an offical WTC childrens event, organised by the same IMUK Race Office team, at a future date. |
| Q28 |
What sports drink will be provided on the Feed Stations? |
| A28 |
The sports drink provided will be Gatorade Thirst Quencher. In line with past years, Gatorade supply this drink to IRONMAN UK in a powder format. The powder will be mixed on Race Day as a 6% solution - as recommended by Gatorade - and based on Gatorade research. Gatorade themselves also attend the IMUK event each year and ensure that each IMUK Feedstation is instructed on the precise amount of powder needed to achieve this 6% solution. This hands-on Gatorade tuition is combined with a series of written instructions that are provided to each Aid Station Captain and his/her teams to ensure the Gatorade remains consistent throughout Race Day. The flavour supplied by Gatorade is usually Orange - but this can change depending on what our sponsors Gatorade supply us with. |
| Q29 |
What are the rules about crossing the Finish Line with your family? |
| A29 |
Our governing body, the WTC, recently informed us, along with all other official IRONMAN events around the globe, that athletes are not allowed to be accompanied down the finish shute and acorss the finish line with family members. As the WTC are our governing body we will be following this new ruling. |
| Q30 |
Will there be an Official IMUK Sweep vehicle? |
| A30 |
It is the athletes responsibility to ensure they are equipped with adequate tools, spares and mechanical knowledge should any mechanical situation occur with their own cycle. There will be an IMUK Sweep Vehicle operating around the bike course which will have a mechanic and spares available. Please note that this IMUK Sweep Vehicle is not available for 'rapid response' to athletes experiencing mechanical difficulties. The IMUK Sweep Vehicle is there as a last resort to enable athletes to at least get back to the main Transition area. Competitors must not accept any help from friends/supporters with any mechanical failures. Competitors must not accept any replacement equipment from any non-competitors. Acceptance of such help will result in disqualification.
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| Q31 |
Will Special Needs bags be available at IMUK? |
| A31 |
As per previous IMUK events there will be two Special Needs Zones. Athletes need to provide their own bags for this purpose. The Special Needs bags must be dropped off at the Special Needs Drop Zone at the Resevoir Transition Area on Race Day morning, between the hours of 04.15am - 05.15am. Athletes must drop these bags into the required areas themselves. It is the Atheletes responsibility to ensure they drop their correct bags in the correct Drop Zone - one zone will be for the bike course and another zone will be for the run course! These two Drop Zones will be clearly marked. It is the athletes responsibility to pack their own Special Needs bags and hand them into the designated Drop Off Zones within the correct time scale. Your Special Needs Bags must be clearly marked with your race number and your name, and easily identifiable to yourself as you will be picking the bag from the designated Special Needs Zones yourself. It is your responsibility to ensure that the race number does not come off etc. Please note that you will be more than catered for by the official IMUK Feed Stations with regard to race nutrition - Special Needs Bags should be used for those items the feedstations cannot provide you with - such as contact lens/spare glasses/medication. Unclaimed Special Needs Bags will be discarded after the event. IRONMAN UK is not responsible for any of the contents. Although IRONMAN UK volunteers try to expedite assisting you in obtaining your Special Needs Bag(s) at the relevant Feed Stations, the volume of Competitors may require you to stop and find your own Special Needs bag(s). |
| Q32 |
What is outside assistance? |
| A32 |
IRONMAN UK is an individual event. No individual support vehicles or non-competitor escort cyclists or runners are allowed on any part of the race course. Teamwork as a result of outside assistance that provides an advantage over single competitors is not allowed. Ample IRONMAN UK feedstations are available. Ample official IRONMAN UK road marshalls, Police, Raynet, security, volunteers and cycle outriders will be on the course to ensure the safety of all competitors at all times. Individual support vehicles or non-competitor escort runners or cyclists will result in disqualification. A non-competitor escort runner or cyclist includes any competitors who have withdrawn from the race, been disqualified or have finished the race. Friends, family members, coaches or supporters of any type may not drive, cycle or run alongside competitors, may not pass food or other items to competitors and should be warned to stay completely clear of all competitors to avoid disqualification. It is incumbent upon each competitor to reject immediately any attempt to assist, follow or escort. |
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