What does it take to qualify for Kona Ironman?

For 2020, the criteria to enter this program (Ironman website) were:

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min 12 full distance Ironman branded races completed by the end of 2019.
never participated in Kona.
at least one full Ironman completed in 2018 and 2019.
must be registered for a full Ironman in 2020.

Can you qualify for Kona at Kona?

Kona 2022 qualifiers There are still opportunities to come during 2022 for athletes to qualify for the return of the event to its spiritual home in early October.

How much does it cost to go to Kona Ironman?

HOW MUCH DOES THE IRONMAN KONA COST? The triathletes who manage to qualify for Kona will need to pay the entry fees of $1,025 (in 2020, incl. a 4.7120% Hawaii GE Tax) plus the Active processing fees and the USAT $15 one-day fees (only for triathletes who don’t have the annual USAT membership).

Do you have to qualify for an Ironman?

Every full-distance IRONMAN event offers a minimum of one qualifying spot per age group for the world championship. The oft-googled question of “which race is easiest to qualify at” is pretty much a moot point these days as age group racing has become so competitive.

Do you win money for Ironman?

Prize money breakdown The 2021/22 IronMan and IronWoman Series has a total prize pool of $224,000. Winnings will be split evenly between the IronMen and the IronWomen, with both genders receiving an equivalent amount of winnings for each race and overall placings.

How do you qualify for Kona age group?

To be eligible for selection through the Legacy Program, athletes must have completed a minimum of 12 full-distance IRONMAN-branded races, have never started the IRONMAN World Championship, have completed at least one full-distance IRONMAN event in each of the last two years and be registered for a full-distance …

How do you qualify for the Triathlon World Championships?

Any athlete who competed as a member of Team USA in 2019 or 2020 in triathlon (sprint, Olympic/standard, or long-course distances) will automatically qualify. Qualification cannot be met from participation more than one year prior.

How do you qualify for Kona 2021?

What is the qualifying time for an IRONMAN?

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.