Ironman 70.3 Racine Results Analysis and Photos

Our 2014 Results and a comprehensive set of 100 race photos can be found at bit.ly/IronmanRacine

For 2013 results, see our Complete Ironman 70.3 Racine Results Analysis.

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2012

The sold out Ironman 70.3 Racine had 2228 entrants, and with a 13% DNS and 5% DNF rate, 1842 triathletes finished the race. The average finish time of 6:13 was just four minutes slower than the 2011 race, comprised of a 39 minute swim, 3:00 bike, 2:24 run and 9 minutes for transitions.

Marco Albert from Estonia won the 2012 edition of Ironman 70.3 Racine, with 2011 Racine winner Paul Ambrose taking second place. Craig Alexander, Hawaii Ironman champ, finished 9th. In the women's race, Jessica Jacobs overtook Dede Griesbauer with a 1:27:06 half marathon to capture the win.


In the analysis below, we've taken the analysis the next level to the age group level, so you can compare your results with your race division average. After the charts, be sure to visit our Ironman 70.3 Racine 2012 Photo Archive. And for more, see how Ironman 70.3 Racine compares with other half ironman races in RunTri's Toughest/Easiest Half Ironman Race Rankings.










Ironman 70.3 Racine 2011 Results Analysis

Image by Raymond Britt

A very hot day for racing at the Racine half ironman distance race pushed athletes to their limits on a run course that featured a heat index of nearly 100 degrees. Overall, the average finish time was 6:09, and while the bike split average of 2:58 was speedy, the heat slowed runners to a 2:21 average.




Evidence of the heat's impact resulted in a 7% DNF rate and a higher than normal number of triathletes who rode too hard and suffered on the run (upper left quadrant).