SUBARU VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL HALF IRON and SPRINT TRIATHLON
SEPTEMBER 16, 2007.
Results, Half Iron, here
Results Half Iron Relay Teams, here
Results, Sprint, here
Results Sprint Relay Teams, here
Kids Run Participants, here
Photos by Mark Creery, here
September 16, 2007 (Vancouver, BC)
Linsey Corbin, of the United States, and Ukraine's Team Timex Member Andriy Yastrebov reigned victorious at the inaugural Subaru Vancouver International Half Iron today. The beautiful view of Vancouver and the coastal mountains from Jericho Beach served as the perfect backdrop for the third and final stop of the Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series. More...
The event got a great start with the Kids Fun Run on Saturday afternoon along the beautiful shores of Spanish Banks. It quickly became a 3 man race with Yastrebov, Ironman Canada podium finisher Christopher Brown, and Victoria's Trevor Wurtele all exiting the water together. The race stayed close on the bike and then narrowed down to Lastrebov and Brown racing side by side on the run.
Linsey Corbin rode strongly and finished with a blazing run split of 1:18:14 to take the Women's title and an incredible 6th place overall finish in a time of 4:20:29. In second place was Vermont's Kim Loeffler and in third was Kristin Baker from Edmonton, AB.
Complete report, here...
The age group athletes had a great day and experience as well. Of particular note was that over 100 Half Iron Competitors were thrilled to receive an official Ironman Helmet for their accomplishment!
Thank you Ironman Helmets!
Race Course
Pre Race Info
Volunteers
Schedule of Events
Kids Fun Run
Registration
Coaching
Travel / Lodging
Event Benefactors
Post Race Info
Contact Info
Race Course:
Event location: Locarno Beach at the Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Race Map: Click to Enlarge
Red lines indicates the swim course
White lines indicate the bike course
Blue lines indicate the run course
Swim: Half-Iron = 1.9 KM, Sprint = 500m
Picturesque ocean swim at Locarno Beach overlooking downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains. The Half Iron course will be a two lap course, and the Sprint will be a shorter single lap inside the Half Iron course. All participants in the Half-Iron must finish the swim before the cut-off of 8:45AM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.
All participants will be given a swim cap that must be worn during the swim.
Click here for the swim course map
Bike: Half-Iron = 84KM, Sprint = 30KM
Bike route along the Spanish Banks beaches and UBC roads. This will be a multi-loop route for the Half-Iron and a single loop for the Sprint that is scenic yet challenging. All Half-Iron participants must finish the bike before the cut-off of 12:30PM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.
Aid Stations: 1 aid station per loop.
Click here for a narrative description of the bike course.
Run: Half-Iron = 19.5KM, Sprint = 5.2KM
Run on the trails of the Spanish Banks Beaches. This is a spectator friendly course that will showcase the Spanish Banks beaches with great views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains. All Half-Iron participants must finish the run before the cut-off of 3:30PM. There is no cut-off for the Sprint.
Aid Stations:
Aid stations at approximately every mile.
Click here for the Western Section of the run route.
Click here for the Eastern Section of the run route.
Pre Race Info:
Event Sanctioning: This event is sanctioned by Triathlon British Columbia and all participants must abide by all their rules and regulations. Please review the rules at http://www.tribc.org
Race Garment (Swag): Please check back for further details.
Relay Teams: Teams may consist of two or three members, Team divisions include: male, female and mixed.
* Hand off your timing chip in the transition area at your assigned bike rack.
* All relay participants need to be body marked.
* Only the runner needs to wear the race bib.
Volunteers:
Be a part of an exciting world class event! We would love to have you out! If you are interested in volunteering for this event please click here
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, September 15:
2:00PM to 7:00PM
Mandatory Bike Drop & Race Package Pick-Up. All bikes must be dropped off and secured overnight. The bikes will be kept protected overnight by a security guard. Your registration and race package kits including you race garments will be given to you when you drop off the bikes. All members of Triathlon British Columbia must present their membership card. Everyone must also sign a waiver. Your timing chips will be handed out on Sunday morning.
3:30PM
Kids Fun Run
This FREE fun and family oriented run will kick start the weekend at Locarno Beach. No entry fee or registration required.
Click here for more info.
4:00PM
Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at Locarno Beach at the Jericho Sailing Centre. Everyone must attend.
4:30PM
Race Success Tips and Q&A with Peter Reid and Lance Watson
Locarno Beach at the Jericho Sailing Centre
Learn all you need to know to race a successful triathlon from renowned international experts in triathlon! Peter Reid will share his world champion secrets for long distance triathlon racing and Lance Watson will discuss cutting edge coaching and racing technical information. You won't find this calibre of experts anywhere else!
Clinic by donation with all proceeds going to support Junior Triathlete Development at the National Triathlon Centre.
Sunday, September 16:
Half Iron Race:
6:00AM to 7:00AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up
7:30AM - One swim wave
Sprint Race:
6:00AM to 8:15AM - Check-in, body marking and Timing Chip pick-up
8:45AM - One swim wave
Registration:
To register please click here. Online Registration closes on midnight September 12, 2007 or sooner if the race fills up.
Entry Fee for Half-Iron:
-Early Bird until June 30, 2007:
-Individual- $190; Relay (2 people)- $220; Relay (3 people)- $240
-Regular Fee July 1- August 31, 2007:
-Individual $215; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270
-Late Entry until September 12, 2007:
-Individual $240; Relay (2 people)- $250; Relay (3 people)- $270
Entry Fee for Sprint:
-Early Bird until June 30, 2007:
-Individual- $69; Relay (2 people)- $89; Relay (3 people)- $99
-Regular Fee July 1- August 31, 2007:
-Individual $79; Relay (2 people)- $99; Relay (3 people)- $109
-Late Entry until September 12, 2007:
-Individual $89; Relay (2 people)- $109; Relay (3 people)- $119
An additional $10.00 for each participant, or $5.00 for each member of a relay team, will be charged on your entry form if no VALID TriBC# is
provided.
Refund Policy: All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Coaching:
Coaching and Training Programs for this event available through LifeSport Coaching. For more information, click here.
Travel / Lodging:
Getting to Vancouver:
Airports:
Vancouver International Airport
Abbotsford International Airport
Ferries:
BC Ferries
Race Accommodations:
Please check back for further details.
Looking to extend your stay:
Tourism Vancouver
Tourism B.C.
Event Benefactors:
Please check back for further details.
Post Race Info:
Prize Money for Half-Iron Only: 1st: $1000; 2nd: $500; 3rd $250. Male and Female.
Finisher’s Medals:
All Half-Iron Finishers will receive a finisher’s medals.
Awards for Age Groups:
The Half-Iron age categories will be in five year increments (e.g. Under 24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.).
The Sprint age categories will be in ten year increments (e.g. Under 20, 20-29, 30-39, etc.).
Your age group is determined by your age on December 31, 2007.
Results:
We are using Chip Timing from Race Headquarters; results will be available at www.lifesport.ca. We are proud to announce that we will have live-timing. If you are not able to see this race in person, you will be able to follow the results live on the internet as they happen. Check back for further details.
Post Race Events: Kick back and join the fun and food immediately following the event. The awards ceremony will take place near the transition zone. Please check back for further details.
Photos:
Our official race photographer is Mark Creery, click here to see the great photos he took at our Subaru Sooke International Half Iron.
Race Announcer:
The one and only, Steve King.
Contact Info:
John Botelho, Event Manager
770 Sayward Road
Victoria, BC, Canada, V8Y 1R2
250-220-2259 Phone
866-287-9465 Fax
john@LifeSport.ca
