Ironman Lanzarote Results Analysis

Congratulations to all who finished this year's legendary Ironman Lanzarote (1400+ entrants, 13% DNS, 6% DNF) on a course that features one of the most challenging bike courses. Ironman Lanzarote's 2011 average finish time of 12:33 (with 17 hour cut-off) ranks slightly above average difficulty on RunTri's 25 Toughest Ironman Race Index.  Note that the vast majority of competitors were in the M18-44 divisions.

For more, see ironman.com.

Ironman Texas Results Analysis

Congratulations to all who finished the inaugural Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas (2600 registered, 18% DNS, 7% DNF). With an average finish time of 13:19, Texas ranks as one of the top 5 most difficult races on RunTri's Toughest Ironman Race Index. Notably, the swim and run times are significantly higher compared to most other races.

For more, see ironman.com.

Easiest/Hardest Ironman Swim, Bike, Run, Finish and Kona Qualifying Times Index

RunTri has conducted comprehensive analysis to help triathletes answer the questions: What is the easiest Ironman? Hardest? What part of the race makes a race easier or harder? What racing splits can I expect? At different races?  What are typical Kona qualifying times? and more.

Everything you wanted to know about Ironman Splits. Sliced and diced every which way. Enjoy.

1. Overall: Comparing Races
   
• Toughest Ironman Courses
• Toughest Bike Courses
• Toughest Run Courses 
  
  
2. Details: By Age Division, by Race
   
• Finish time
• Swim
• Bike
• Run
  
  
3. Splits: S/B/R and Finish, by Race 
   
• All Male Age Divisions
• All Female Age Divisions
• All Races / Age Divisions
  
  
4. Kona - Minimum Qualifying Times:
   
• By Age Division for 25 Ironman Races
• Ironman Lake Placid 2004 to 2009
• Ironman Wisconsin 2004 to 2009

Note: Races chosen based on availability of robust data by discipline and age division, and our personal experience racing 29 times on 12 different Ironman courses around the world.