ENTRY
1. Is the 2009 event full?
No but entries will close on March 31, 2009.
See the General Entry information.
2. What is the latest date I can withdraw?
The latest date to withdraw and receive a refund was
February 21, 2009. No refunds will be offered for
withdrawals after this date.
3. Can I transfer my entry fee to someone else?
No. The entry fee is not transferable.
4. Do you have to qualify to race in Ironman China?
No.
REGISTRATION
5. How do I obtain my race packet?
Race packets must be picked up at race registration on
Sheraton Resort lobby beginning 10:00 on Thursday,
April 17th. See the Event Schedule for details.
6. I can't make it to Haikou until Friday the 18th or
even Saturday the 18th. What should I do?
We strongly encourage all athletes to arrive in-time to register
and check-in their bikes and equipment by 4pm on Saturday at
the latest. Depending upon the flight schedules on the 19th, late
registration and bike/equipment check-in may be allowed by
pre-arrangement with the race office. No registrations or bike
checks will be allowed on Sunday morning. NO EXCEPTIONS.
7. What is the timing system used for the event?
ChampionChip.
8. If I have my own chip, can I use it?
Yes. Include your chip number on your entry form, and be
prepared to demonstrate to race officials at registration
that the chip is functioning.
9. I have moved. How do I change my address?
Email Ironman China at: info@ironmanchina.com with the
new address or correction.
RACE COURSE
10. Is Ironman China a full distance race?
Yes: 3.8K swim / 180K bike / 42K run.
11. Are there any other events held in conjunction
with this race?
Yes. There is a 70.3 race event being staged on the same day.
For details, visit www.ironmanchina703.com. Entered athletes
wanting to switch from one distance to another should contact
the race office at info@ironmanchina.com.
12. Are the distance markers on the course in kilometers or miles?
They are in kilometers.
13. Where can I find race course maps and descriptions?
Course maps and descriptions are available in
the Course Information section of the web site.
14. Is the swim a mass start?
Yes.
15. Are we starting in the water or is it a beach start?
It is a beach start.
16. Are wetsuits allowed?
Yes, unless the water is unusually warm, wetsuits will be allowed
. Wetsuit thickness must not exceed 5mm. In the event of unseasonably warm water temperatures, the Race Committee reserves the right to change this rule. Any changes in the wetsuit rule will be announced at the pre-race athletes’ meeting.
17. What are the weather conditions expected to
be for race day?
The average temperature for April is 26.6 degrees C (or 79 degrees F). Expect the temperature to be in the low to mid-70s at the start of the swim with a moderate breeze of five to eight miles per hour from the south or southwest. Highs are likely to reach the mid- to upper 80s by late afternoon, with sunset at approximately 1900hrs. local time. The water temperature is expected to be 23-25 degrees C
(or 74-77 degrees F).
18. Are disk wheels allowed?
Yes.
19. What are the cut-off times?
Swim: 2 hour 20 minutes (9:20am); /Bike: 10 hours 30 minutes
(5:30pm)/ Finish: 17 hours (12 am) after the actual start of the race.
20. Where will the aid stations be, and what
will be available? Aid stations will be placed approximately every
15K on the bike course and every 2K the run course. The following
items are expected to be offered at the aid stations:
Bike Aid Station
Gatorade (served in 600ml bottles)
Bottled water (served in 600ml bottles)
Power Gel
Power Bar
Cola
Fruit
Run Aid Stations
Gatorade (served in cups)
Bottled water (served in cups)
Power Gel
Power Bar
Cola
Fruit
Cookies
 Tips and Tricks From PowerBar for 70.3 and Ironman China
Special Foods Aid Stations
Special Foods aid stations are for the use of full-distance Ironman athletes. 70.3 athletes will not have access to these aid stations. Use of the Special Foods Aid Station is optional.
At registration, athletes will be provided two bags for use as Special Foods bags -- one marked for bike and one for run. Athletes may place food and drink items only (no equipment) in their Special Foods bags.
Special Foods bags will be collected from athletes on race day (Sunday) morning at designated collection points outside of the transition area. Athletes must be careful to drop their bag at the correct collection point for bike and run.
Bags will be transported and made available to athletes as follows:
- Bike Bag – 91K of the bike course (just past the Sheraton on Loop #2)
- Run Bag – 21K of the run course (at the Sheraton u-turn)
Special Foods Station is for nutritional purposes ONLY and ONLY food items will be allowed in the bags. All bags will be checked and non-nutritional items removed. All unclaimed bags will be DISCARDED after station is closed. Athletes will be required to slow or stop in order to retrieve their Special Foods bags.
KONA QUALIFYING
21. How many qualifying slots are there for Hawaii, and how
are they distributed?
There are 50 qualifying slots for Kona. 4-5 slots will be allocated to
professionals with the remaining are distributed to age groups
according to the formula set down by the World
Triathlon Corporation (WTC).
Download Qualifying Doc.
MISC.
22. What are the pro and age group course records?
There are no course records yet. The 2008 event is the inaugural
edition of Ironman China, and we are waiting for you to put your
mark on this event.
23. Whom do I contact regarding race photos?
http://www.marathon-photos.com
24. I didn’t turn in my timing chip after the race. Can I send
it back so I won’t be charged a “lost chip” fee?
Chips must be returned as required in race materials or your
deposit will be lost.
25. Whom do I contact about massage during race week?
After 20 years of service at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Earthlite and Hawaiian Island School of Massage will be providing the following services at IM China and Ironman 70.3 China:
Paid massage race week. You will find them at the Ironman Village
(Sheraton Resort) or you can pre-book a massage at info@hawaiianmassageschool.com
Free post-race massage behind the finish line of both races
Free training in post-race massage for athlete families and friends.
Training participants may be given the opportunity to assist Hawaiian
Island School of Massage at the post-race massage site. The schedule for this training session will be announced.
Earthlite and Hawaiian Island School of Massage are excited to be
involved with Ironman China and Ironman 70.3 China and offer their
sincere admiration and blessing to all the athletes and volunteers.
For more information browse: www.hawaiianmassageschool.com
and www.earthlite.com
26. Will there be live on-line race coverage & results available on race day?
Yes, follow all the race action live on race day at: www.ironmanlive.com
27. Will official Ironman China merchandise be offered for sale?
Yes official merchandise will be offered for sale at the Ironman Village and (inventory allowing) on our web site in the Merchandise section after the event.
TRAVEL
28. Is there a host hotel?
Yes, the Sheraton Haikou Resort
28. Are there any air/lodging discounts:
YES! Click HERE!
30. How do I get from the airport to my hotel and how much will it cost?
Please read the March Newsletter.
31. Will my driver speak English?
March Newsletter.
32. How do I get my bike from the Haikou airport to my hotel? Please read the March Newsletter.
33. What cell phone and internet services are available?
Haikou has excellent GSM cell service. Unlocked GSM international
phones with international service will work. However, it is not a simple matter to obtain a local SIM card in China. China Mobile offers
international call pay-as-you go SIM cards but obtaining one will
require a trip to a China Mobile office and a translator. China SIM
cards can be purchased at numerous internet sites such as http://www.telestial.com/products/china_sim.htm or
www.pandaphone.com. These sites also rent phones for use in
China. If you wish to use a local SIM card please obtain it before
leaving for China. Please note that use of a local SIM card requires
an unlocked international band GSM phone.
34. What kind of a visa do I need to enter China and how
do I get one?
You will need a tourist visa to enter the country. In order to secure a
tourist visa, your passport must be valid for at least six (6) months
beyond your intended stay. Please contact the Chinese Embassy
or Consulate in your home country for further information. China tourist visa can be readily obtained in Hong Kong at the airport, from travel agents, and from some hotel concierge services. Visas can only be obtained on workdays and may take a full day to obtain. Ironman China strongly recommends that you obtain your visa before leaving your home country. No one is permitted to board an aircraft destined for China without a valid passport and current visa.
Chinese tourist visas are requesting the Ironman office
address and phone number.
The address and contact info for the race is:
Haikou Sports Institute
No. 191 Wen Ming Road East
Haikou, Hainan Island, China 570203
Phone: (86) 898-65396011
Contact person: Mr. Sean Shen
For general questions not covered in the FAQ’a please contact info@ironmanchina.com
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