7 IRONMAN tests in Spain

With the acquisition of IRONMAN® 70.3 and IRONMAN® Barcelona, ​​Ironman España will organize seven races in Spain, including the IRONMAN® Lanzarote, IRONMAN® 70.3® Lanzarote, IRONMAN® Mallorca and the Thomas Cook IRONMAN® 70.3® Mallorca

 

 

HOMBRE DE HIERRO announced the acquisition of Tritlon Spain, SL., owners and organizers of the races Challenge Barcelona y Half Challenge Barcelona. These races will now operate under the brand name of IRONMAN® Barcelona eIRONMAN® 70.3® Barcelona and the 5 of October of 2014 and 18 of May of 2014 will be held, respectively.

 

In addition, it is planned that a future long distance triathlon which will take place in Peguera, Mallorca. With this acquisition, IRONMAN will organize seven races in Spain, including the IRONMAN® Lanzarote, IRONMAN® 70.3® Lanzarote, IRONMAN® Mallorca and the Thomas Cook IRONMAN® 70.3® Mallorca races.

 

"We are delighted to continue expanding our calendar of global events with the acquisition of Tritlon Spain," said Andrew Messick, Managing Director of IRONMAN. “Tritlon has laid the groundwork for what we believe will be incredible IRONMAN races, which have great spirit and popular support. IRONMAN will build on these attributes to offer athletes an unparalleled experience. "

 

"We got in touch with IRONMAN because we were looking for a way to grow our careers by ensuring the highest quality standards for our athletes, partners and host cities.We are very happy to work with the IRONMAN global team what it has been, up to the date, a real pleasure because they have shown at all times a high level of professionalism, "said Francesc Camarasa, General Director of Tritlon.

 

With this announcement Calella will reinforce its reputation as one of the most active and committed cities in Europe in relation to the organization of triathlons. This tourist and sporting destination is located on the "Costa del Maresme", just 50 kilometers from the city of Barcelona, ​​Spain.

 

"These careers have become fundamental events in our annual calendar and have a very positive economic and social impact in our city. With IRONMAN, the triathlon sport will be based in our region and with our hearts and arms open we welcome the athletes, partners and the world team, "adds Montserrat Candini, Mayor of Calella.

 

IRONMAN Barcelona will award the winner a prize of 50.000 € and will be considered as a P-2000 race. Additionally, the race will offer 50 seats for each age group to participate in the IRONMAN 2015 World Championship that will take place at the 10 October 2015 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

IRONMAN 70.3 Barcelona will award the winner an 25.000 € prize and will be considered as a P-750 race. Additionally, the race will offer 30 seats for each age group to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 2014 World Championship that will take place at the 7 of September of 2014 in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.

 

 

More information

www.ironman.com/barcelona

www.ironman.com/barcelona70.3