2012 Florida 70.3 registration

i heard that 2011 was supposed to be the last year for this race since there was already a new race in miami.  but it does look like its up on the ironman site for May 20th.  i would imagine give it another month or two.

maybe email ironman see what they say, could be a good option. good luck, the run is....interesting.

I think it is probably not feasible, due to time constraints (especially the kids' school schedule) but I was considering this one, too.  Is this an event for which I need to be online at the moment registration opens, to avoid being shut out due to sell out?

Scott

I'm considering this race for next year.  What's so "interesting" about the run? 

Scott, I did this race this year (2011) and registered very close to the event.  Had no problem getting a spot.

The run is "interesting" as part of it you're running through... uh, let's call it an open field.  It's flat, but there isn't really much of a path.

All in all though, I loved the race.  It was bloody hot and a little hillier on the bike than expected, but extremely well organized and a fun one.

the race is actully quite good until you hit the run.  last year its changed slightly and there was shade, very little but it was there.

hope for an early wave start.

Did this race in 2010 and registered in March, so there was no need to be at the computer when registration opened that year either.

The date was on the Florida 70.3 homepage as May 20th but was taken off 1-2 weeks ago as far as I can tell.  Hope they dont move dates/location as I know a few people have already made travel/accommodation bookings for this event!

I love this course but as a former disney employee I may be a little biased!  The run in 2010 was very hot but heard they made some changes last year to add a little shade.

They actually added a lot of shade compared to previous years.  The second half of each of the 3 loops is in shade.  The run is not really that bad.  The first 1/2 of the loop can get hot but the second 1/2 is very nice.  Bike course is good as well with a few small hills to make things interesting.  Swim rocks.

I'm waiting too and got the same response when I emailed Ironman. "Keep checking". It was open in June 2010 for the 2011 race. Like most of us in the thread, not worried about not getting in, just for season planning- want to make sure it's still going to happen. Ironman still has the May 20 date up but the race website took the May 20th date off.

As expected, this is a hot but flat race so anyone training anywhere but Florida will barely even notice the "hills".

I got a similar response when I specifically asked a couple weeks ago if they were going to cancel the event. I hope it happens soon!

Tried emailing Disney/ESPN wide world of sports events.  Response:

Hi Stephen.  Please contact Ironman directly to get information on their May
70.3 event.  The email address is:

[email protected]

Thanks,

XXXXXXXX
Disney Sports

Still not opened up just yet, but got the following response yesterday FWIW:

Thank you for your email. Information on Ironman 70.3 Florida will be released shortly. Your patience is appreciated as we are currently finalizing details with the county and hope to have registration available very soon! Please continue to check the official website at http://floridahalfironman.com/ for updates on the 2012 event launch. Feel free to contact me with any additional questions.

Best Regards-

Why not do both? and do you know when Augusta opening up?

I've been thinking about that. I'm still trying to work out the season. These two WTC races are on the list along with the Gulf Coast Race (mentioned above) and Amelia Man in Jacksonville in October. I have to pick two and plan the rest of the season from there. No IM for me this year.