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With a
Mexican heart and a Caribbean soul,
Cozumel is a paradise where
tradition, flavor and joy come
together. You will always find a
friendly face and a warm welcome to
make your stay an unforgettable one.
The Reefs of Cozumel National Park
will host the swimming component for
the 2010 edition of IRONMAN which
this year takes place in the Island
of Cozumel. We at the National Park
feel honored and excited to
participate in this important event
and what it represents for our
island’s marine and coastal
resources.
The
2.4 mile swim will begin at the
Chankanaab Park Beach. Athletes will
experience a picturesque swim with
colorful fish and coral reefs during
the two-loop course. The 112
mile/180.2 km (3 laps) bike course,
also utilizing Chankanaab Park, will
take athletes on roads that surround
Cozumel. The 26.2 mile run will
encompass the downtown center of
Cozumel.
Cozumel is an ideal destination
where athletes and supporters alike
can enjoy breathtaking sunsets, a
variety of water sports and
historical destinations such as
Punta Sur Ecological Reserve and the
Colombia Lagoon, showcasing native
wildlife. Additionally, Cozumel has
an international airport with
multiple direct connections to the
U.S. and Mexico City, plus a
first-class hotel infrastructure
known for its customer service.
An
Ironman Triathlon is one of a series
of long-distance triathlon races
organized by the World Triathlon
Corporation (WTC) consisting of a
2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile
(180.25 km) bike and a marathon
(26.2 miles 42.195 km) run, raced in
that order and without a break. Most
Ironman events have a strict time
limit of 17 hours to complete the
race, where the Ironman race starts
at 7 AM, the mandatory swim cut off
for the 2.4 mile swim is 2 hours 20
minutes, the bike cut off time is
5:30 PM, and all finishers must
complete their marathon by midnight.
The time limit to complete the race
for Ironman Japan is 15 hours.
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