Posted on July 30, 2018 | in Uncategorized
This year’s official IRONMAN events are on June 24 2018 for the IRONMAN 70.3, and the Full Ironman will be held on August 19, 2018. The 2018 IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant will offer 40 qualifying slots for the 2018 World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
Here in Tremblant, the June weekend is a two day event, with a sprint event, and the 5i50 both single and relay event being held on Saturday, and the Ironman 70.3 being held on Sunday. This June triathlon festival, brings over 5000 athletes to Tremblant to enjoy our world-class facilities and Ironman village at the base of Mont-Tremblant. It’s such a fun and accessible weekend bringing triathletes of all levels to together – the three races are of gradual difficulty, the sprint being the shortest with a 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5k run – the 5i50 doubles those distances, and the 70.3 is half of a complete Ironman – that works out to a 2km swim, 90 km bike, and 22km run.
We at Tremblant Living have been pleased and proud to welcome Ironman participants, organizers and their family and friends for years. Like our properties, the Tremblant Ironman course is amidst the finest in its class. In 2017, the Mont-Tremblant Ironman course won many accolades, including Athletes’ Choice Awards of Overall Satisfaction; Will Recommend to a Friend; Overall Bike; Overall Run; Best Race Venue; Best Host City Experience; Best Post-Race Celebration.
The Mont-Tremblant Ironman and 70.3 are known for being and excellent course, meaning “event organizers have pulled out all the stops to make this event truly stand out,” as well as being heralded as enchanting due to the beauty of the surroundings and the friendliness of the surroundings. Finally the European flair of the area, with its picture perfect village and proximity to the Montreal metropolis are a crowd pleaser for sure.
This year, Tremblant Living’s partners have prepared some special goodies and gifts for all Ironman participants who stay with us, so make sure you mention you or a member of your group are participating when you book.