2009 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii

Date

Start: Saturday, May 30, 2009 @ 7:00 AM

Address

The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii at the Mauna Lani Resort
Kohala Coast, HI

Registration Closing Date

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 @ 8:59 PM PST

Brief Description

Online registration for the 2009 Ironman 70.3 Hawaii is now closed however a limited number of spots are still available. Please call the Kona Race Office at (808)329-0063 or email lindajane@ironman.com.

Ford Ironman World Championship (Kona) slots: 28 International, 20 State of Hawaii Residents, 30 Big Island Residents.

Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 (Clearwater) slots: 50

Race Features

* 2 transition areas
* Swim at beautiful Hapuna Beach
* Bike on the Ironman Kona course to Hawi
* Run the Fairmont Orchid Hawaii and Mauna Lani Resort

IMPORTANT RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

ATHLETES COMPETING FOR BIG ISLAND OR STATE OF HAWAII SLOTS MUST READ AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

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Athletes competing for State of Hawaii or Big Island Resident Ironman slots must be full time residents of the State of Hawaii for at least three years before the upcoming Ford Ironman World Championship race. For example, for 2009 you must have resided full time in Hawaii since October 10, 2006. Full time means not being gone for more than 4 months. Owning a vacation home in Hawaii or a full time residence elsewhere does not qualify you for residency.

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Due to the three-year residency requirement, proof of residency must be submitted to the Ironman race office between February 1, 2009 and May 1, 2009. Submissions received after May 1, 2009, 4 p.m. will not be accepted. Residency proof must include a copy of your current State of Hawaii drivers license or State of Hawaii Identification,

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PLUS copies of your State of Hawaii Resident tax forms from 2006, 2007 and 2008 (front page only, sensitive information covered up) OR copies of your W2 Forms from 2006, 2007 and 2008, OR a letter from your employer or landlord stating length of association.

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Anyone who submitted residency information in 2008 need submit only their identification plus their 2008 State of Hawaii Tax form or W2 form. Please fax these documents to the Ironman race office (808) 326-2131 or mail to: Ironman Triathlon Attn: Triathlon Residency 74-5599 Alapa St. # 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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Due to the 3 year residency requirement we will be accepting these documents after February 1, 2009 but before May 1, 2009, 4:00 p.m. No late submissions will be accepted. Any questions may be directed to (808) 329-0063 or kona@ironman.com.

More Information

Click here to view the event organizer's website

Sanctioning

USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the sports of triathlon, duathlon, winter triathlon and aquathlon in the United States. Participation in a USAT sanctioned event means the event director has the proper permits in place, liability and athlete excess medical insurance coverage and the event plan has met the standard of organization required. USA Triathlon provides rules, guidance and governance to set the standard for safe and fair multi-sport races. For more information on USA Triathlon and fueling the multi-sport lifestyle, visit our website at http://www.usatriathlon.org.

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