ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) – A city in southwestern Utah has been named the next location for two Ironman championship competitions next year, including the 70.3 world championships which have not been raced in North America since 2013.
St. George was selected to host the 2021 Ironman 70.3 North American and World Championships in May and September, respectively, The Spectrum reported Tuesday.
The North American championships are scheduled for May 1, officials said. The triathlon course will start with a 1.2-mile (1.9-kilometer) swim at Sand Hollow State Park in Hurricane, which then proceeds into a 56-mile (90-kilometer) bike through Washington County into the climb through Snow Canyon State Park. Athletes will finish with a 13.1-mile (21-kilometer) run. The 70.3 World Championships are scheduled for Sept. 17-18.
Tulsa, Oklahoma was also selected and will host the full Ironman race, which adds a 2.4-mile (3.8-kilometer) swim, a 112-mile (180-kilometer) bike ride and a 26.2 mile (42.1-kilometer) run.
“We are proud to designate these two outstanding race communities as North American Championship event hosts for 2021,” Ironman North America Managing Director Elizabeth O’Brien said. “We look forward to working with both cities to create unparalleled race experiences worthy of our amazing athletes during an exciting 2021 race season.”
