The odds are literally off the chart for older age groups, ranging from 30% to 100%. But, of course, most triathletes are in the 25 to 44 year-old range.
Ironman Kona: What are the chances of getting a Kona slot?
The second question (after "is there a specific qualifying time you need to get to Kona?" answer: there is no set time, unlike qualifying for Boston) is: then what are the odds of getting into Kona? Across all 25 Ironman races, here's the answer, by age group. You'll also want to know Kona Qualifying Slots by Event and Age Group and Example last Kona Qualifying Times, just to be sure.
Ironman Triathlon: Number/Mix of Triathletes by Age Group
Nearly half of the 41,000 Ironman-brand triathlon finishers in the 2009 to 2010 season (ending with Kona in October), were aged 25 to 44. Also see Ironman Triathlon Finishers by Event, Ironman DNF Rates, Top 25 Toughest Ironman Races, and our Ironman Kona coverage.
Toughest/Hardest vs. Easiest/Fastest Half Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Swim Courses
Is there such thing as a faster or tougher swim course? Apparently, there is.
Also see our analysis of toughest/easiest half Ironman bike, run and overall courses. For even more, see our complete analysis of toughest/easiest full Ironman distance races.
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