Ironman 70.3 expands into Japan

02/02/2010

A new Ironman 70.3 race is scheduled for 19 September 2010 in Japan. Ironman 70.3 Centrair Tokoname Japan shall be situated near the city of Nagoya in the Aichi Prefecture, Japan's fourth largest city.

The race unfolds in the Tokoname City precinct surrounding the Centrair International Airport, a spacious and scenic area south of the city. The Centrair International Airport will act as the hub of the race course, which will traverse Tokoname City and the surrounding area. The event expo, race office and awards banquet will be located inside the airport terminal itself, offering a unique Ironman 70.3 experience for athletes and fans alike.

“We are thrilled about this race,” said Murphy Reinschreiber, Ironman’s Managing Director of Asia-Pacific. “An Ironman 70.3 event in Japan – especially at this venue – is a big deal. We expect that this race will introduce new athletes to the Ironman experience and energise Ironman racing in Japan and the region. This event is the result of effort and belief support from a number of Ironman enthusiasts in Japan. No doubt, their enthusiasm will shine through on race day.”

Travel to and from Ironman 70.3 Centrair Tokoname Japan is convenient, with the airport offering direct flights from cities such as Frankfurt, Detroit and Singapore. Domestic flights within Japan are also available, as well as a bullet train service from Tokyo.

The event is an addition to the 2010 Ironman 70.3 series and features 25 qualifying slots to the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 World Championships, held in Clearwater, Florida, on Saturday 13 November 2010. Registration for Ironman 70.3 Centrair Tokoname Japan opens on Monday 15 March, with the entry fee set at JPY40,000 (€320 / US$440).

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