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2011-10-03 12:34 PM

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Hello all.  I think this is my first post here although I have been lurking for a while.  I'm a marathoner looking to transition into triathlon after the first of the year.  I'm planning on doing a few Sprint & Olympic triathlons in the Spring.  In the back of my mind I would like to do a 70.3 and the Augusta Georgia 70.3 comes at a good time in the year (September 30, 2012 I think).

I looked around but couldn't find online registration information about this race.  Specifically I am interested in:

Is registration open (the 2011 race was a week ago I think)?

Does this race typically fill up early?  Is it difficult to secure a spot?



2011-10-03 1:06 PM
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It usually fills up, but not early.  It was pretty late in the summer before 2011 sold out.  If you are smart, wait until the last day before the price jumps and then sign up.  Also, you can see the number of competitors signed up to give you the numbers and how much time you have. 
2011-10-03 1:11 PM
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Do you have any idea when the registration opens?
2011-10-03 1:24 PM
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According to this 2010 article, a number of 2011 70.3 events went on sale at the end of October.  I assume it would be the same this year.

http://ironman.com/mediacenter/pressreleases/registration-open-for-a-number-of-2011-ironman-70.3-and-sprint-events#axzz1ZkDSXNBb

 

2011-11-13 6:00 AM
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I just finished IMFL and had a BLAST! 

I can't wait to do another IM branded race and would like to do Augusta 70.3 next year.  But I cannot find the registration dates either!



Edited by Maria527 2011-11-13 6:06 AM
2011-11-13 8:03 AM
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Maria527 - 2011-11-13 6:00 AM

I just finished IMFL and had a BLAST! 

I can't wait to do another IM branded race and would like to do Augusta 70.3 next year.  But I cannot find the registration dates either!

 

Me too..on both accounts. Smile

Typically these open up around 6 mos before the race for some reason. The Florida 70.3 is May 20 and it opens up to register on November 23.



2011-11-13 9:52 AM
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Last year registration opened end of March, early April. It will probably be about the same time this year. It is a great event.
2011-11-13 12:52 PM
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Maria527 - 2011-11-13 7:00 AM

I just finished IMFL and had a BLAST! 

I can't wait to do another IM branded race and would like to do Augusta 70.3 next year.  But I cannot find the registration dates either!

Hi Maria, Welcome home after a super IMFL!! I was just searching BT for Augusta 70.3 2012 registration date and found your post. I will keep following the Augusta 70.3 website, but 6 months prior (per other post) seems reasonable.  

Also, and for all BTers, you might want to reserve at the Marriott (host hotel) now if planning on staying there. Might as well - can always cancel. I find host hotels to be worth the money, and WTC has a block of rooms at $150ish (discount? not sure). 

Hope everyone has found a rewarding winter plan to carry you through till 2012 endurance training begins!!



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2011-11-14 2:52 PM
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Jonny... thank you for the head's up on the hotel!

 

Okay, I got impatient and emailed Ironman.  Here is the response:

Camille Evans, Nov-14 08:51 am (CST):

Hello,

Thank you for your e-mail. Registration for 2012 Esi Ironman 70.3 Augusta will open by the end of this year. Please stay posted to our website Ironmanaugusta.com for frequent updates.

Regards-


Camille Evans
Athlete Services Coordinator
Ironman World Headquarters
2701 North Rocky Point Drive
Suite 1250 | Tampa, FL 33607

(p) 813-868-3569 (f) 813-868-5930

2011-11-30 9:08 AM
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Augusta registration is open today at noon: 

Registration for the 2012 ESi Ironman 70.3 Augusta and 2012 Ironman 70.3 Austin events will open today at noon EST. The ESi Ironman 70.3 Augusta triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, September 30, 2012 and Ironman 70.3 Austin is scheduled for Sunday, October 28, 2012. Both events will offer 40 slots to the 2013 Ironman World Championship 70.3 at Lake Las Vegas, in Henderson, NV

 

2011-11-30 9:37 AM
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Great... the Augusta race date has been bumped back to September 30 and B2B has been moved forward to October 20.  That leaves 3 weeks inbetween (sigh).

I guess that's okay.  Peak, race, recover, taper, race again.

I wonder how quick Augusta sells out.  I will likely register for both tomorrow.



2011-11-30 10:35 AM
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Augusta was open well into the summer last year.  My wife registered July 20th last year (I registered just before the price increase in March).
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