By Raymond Britt -- It requires tremendous commitment and determination to qualify for Kona. More than 60,000 triathletes try each year, but only about 2000+ win coveted Kona Slots (1700+ qualifiers, plus lottery winners, etc.). We know what it takes; we've qualified for Kona three times. Kona is everything you expect and more. It takes hard work to get there, but it's worth it.
As of 12/5/12, here's our estimated schedule of, and slots reportedly offered by, the currently scheduled 34 Kona Qualifying Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events. (See important notes and caveats at end of post).
As of 12/5/12, here's our estimated schedule of, and slots reportedly offered by, the currently scheduled 34 Kona Qualifying Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events. (See important notes and caveats at end of post).
Here's what you need to know, qualifying times, slots, races, analysis, training and racing tips and more. Contents here include excerpts from the book Qualifying for Kona. Topics include:
- Kona Qualifying Times And Slots by Ironman Race and Age Group for Kona 2011
- Kona Qualifier Races and Slots per Race 2012
- Kona Qualifying Races and Slots Comparison 2011 vs 2012
- Kona Qualifying Times: Overall Fastest, Average and Slowest by Division
- Age Group Slot Allocation Charts
- Kona Results and Analysis
- Changes in Qualifying Times: Ironman Lake Placid 2004 to 2010 by Division
- More at the following links:
Kona Qualifying Times by Ironman Race and Age Group for Kona 2011
Kona 2012 Qualifying Slots Summary
Ironman Kona Qualifier Races and Slots per Race 2012
Kona 2012 Qualifying Slots Summary
Ironman Kona Qualifier Races and Slots per Race 2012
Here's a high-level overview Kona Qualifying Times across all 25 Ironman events. Below are the fastest, average and slowest qualifying times by division. These represent the best times, selected from many different races. For the details, see our Kona Qualifying Times and Slots by Ironman Race and Age Group.
   
Training Framework
Qualifying Overview
Preparing to Qualify
Racing Ironman Kona
Kona vs. 24 Other Ironman Races: Splits and Finish Times
Important Notes and Caveats for data that factors into 2013 schedules, slots, etc.
1. Consider this analysis as best estimates based on current data
2. Events, Dates and Kona or Vegas Slots -- are based on data published on race web sites as of 12/5/12
3. Our listed estimate of participants per race is the number we expect may have entered by race day
4. The listed estimate of participants is NOT necessarily the number currently registered
5. A unexpected wide variety of things can change between now and race day for certain events; examples:
-- a race's Kona slots have been known to change with little notice
-- weather or other conflicts may impact the race distance or race date
-- sometimes races open additional entry opportunities after being declared Sold Out
6. Mandatory: for latest and most accurate information, visit the event race sites or ironman.com
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