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August 29, 2010

Pentiction, Bristish Columbia, Canada

One of the most popular Ironman races, Ironman Canada sells out every year and never goes online for registration. Since 1983 this is a triathlon favorite.

2008 Pro Winners

Pro Men Pro Women
  1. BRYAN RHODES (#9) at 8:30:12
  2. BERNHARD HIEBL (#35) at 8:34:34
  3. JASPER BLAKE (#1) at 8:36:08
  4. ANDRIY YASTREBOV (#4) at 8:37:11
  5. JUSTIN DAERR (#14) at 8:37:34
  6. KYLE MARCOTTE (#5) at 8:44:30
  7. MATT LIETO (#10) at 8:45:42
  8. COURTNEY OGDEN (#17) at 8:47:04
  9. NIGEL GRAY (#26) at 8:50:35
  10. MATT SEELEY (#22) at 8:51:17
  1. BELINDA GRANGER (#67) at 9:17:58
  2. ALISON FITCH (#68) at 9:26:15
  3. HEATHER WURTELE (#66) at 9:39:51
  4. SARA GROSS (#51) at 9:41:31
  5. LISA BENTLEY (#50) at 9:42:37
  6. DESIREE FICKER (#53) at 9:56:09
  7. TRACY ROBERTSON (#59) at 9:59:27
  8. JANELLE MORRISON (#1856) at 9:59:54
  9. RACHEL KIERS (#57) at 10:04:47
  10. CATHERINE BROWN (#1822) at 10:10:36

Swim: 2.4 miles

The Ironman Canada swim course is a one loop out and back swim course. With a mass start on the beach from Okanagan Lake Beach in Rotary Park. out leg one 1612m turn right leg 2 450m right back home 1800m

  • Average water temperature on race day is 68 F / 20 C
  • shore start

Ironman Canada Bike Course: 112 miles

After exiting the water the riders start the bike course with a gradual climb up Penticton's Main Street. Apart from one significant hill at about the 10-mile point (McLean Creek Road), the first 30 miles of the course are relatively flat or downhill. It is one of the most beautiful bike courses in the world - the athletes enjoy incredible views of mountains and lakes almost throughout the ride.

Elevation Total(ft)
Total Elevation 8,342
Elevation Gain 4,183
Elevation Loss 4,158
Start Elevation 1,108
Finish Elevation 1,133
Min. Elevation 926
Max. Elevation 2,538
Grade Average % Maximum %
Overall Grade 0.0  
Ascent 1.3 7.7
Descent -1.6 -8.2

Aid Stations: Found every 10 miles, serving:

  • Water
  • PowerBar Gel
  • PowerBar
  • Bananas
  • Oranges


Ironman Canada Run Course: 26.2 miles

Elevation Total(ft)
Total Elevation 9,505
Elevation Gain 4,770
Elevation Loss 4,735
Start Elevation 1,101
Finish Elevation 1,136
Min. Elevation 1,018
Max. Elevation 1,254

Aid Stations: Found every 1 mile, serving:

  • Water
  • Cola
  • PowerBar Gel
  • Pretzels
  • Chicken Soup Broth (Fulls only, after dark)
  • Oranges
  • Bananas
  • PowerBar
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