Ironman Canada 2012 Kona Qualifying Times Analysis

Ironman Canada 2012 marked the first year that only 50 Kona Qualifying slots were offered. The number dopped from 70+ in 2009 to 65 in 2011 to 50 in 2012. Fewer qualifying slots meant faster qualifying times in most age groups, especially among the men.

For more, also see our analysis of Ironman Canada Kona Slot Roll-Downs and  Ironman Canada Kona Qualifying Times Analysis 2009 to 2011. Also see our Complete Kona Qualifying Times analysis to see how Canada's qualifying times compare with those at other races.

Ironman Canada 2012 Results Analysis

Congratulations to the 2423 triathletes who finished the 2012 Ironman Canada in an average time of 13:09. The 2012 race may have had tougher conditions than normal. The average time exceeded 13 hours for the first time in recent years. Typical average finish times at Ironman Canada tend to be in the 12:50 range. The difference in 2012: the marathon was 10 to 15 minutes slower than usual.

Of course, the ranges vary for each age group. And we've run the numbers to do just that analysis: overall, by year, by age group, and more. Also see our analysis of Ironman Canada 2012 Kona Qualifying Times. For more, see our complete Ironman Canada Coverage and to compare Ironman Canada results with other races, see our Comprehensive Stats/Results/Analysis page.

Ironman Canada 2012: Stats/Results/Analysis and Advice

Ironman Canada Results Analysis

Ironman Canada 2012 really challenged the 2423 finishers (after 14% DNS and 6% DNF rates), especially on the marathon. The average race finish time was 13:09, about 15 to 20 minutes slower than in the previous three years. The main difference: the average marathon time was the slowest in years.

Ironman Canada Kona Qualifying Times Analysis

For more, including comparisons with previous years by age group and a correlation between bike and run split analysis, see our Complete Ironman Canada 2012 Results Analysis.

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Ironman Canada 2012 marks the 30th running of one of the best and toughest ironman distance events in the world. We chose to begin our ironman racing career in Penticton, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. We went on to finish Ironman Canada three times, and out of the 29 Ironmans we've done,  Canada remains one of our favorite races.

In recent years we've published detailed analysis of the race, results and more. It's the kind of information we were looking for as we prepared for our first Ironman Canada, and we hope the analysis helps many of the  3000 Athletes Representing 875 Cities prepare for and have a great performance on race day.

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