“Phenomenal” interest in the first Ironman 70.3 Dublin means that all 2,200 general entries for next August’s inaugural race sold out within a matter of hours yesterday (24 November), according to the organisers.
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Online entries opened at 10am yesterday to over 11,000 pre-registered athletes, and were available on a first come, first served basis, divided between Irish residents and international athletes.
The event will start on 9 August 2015 with a 1.9km swim in Dun Laoghaire, a 90km bike through Dublin City and west into the countryside surrounding the city. T2 will be located in Phoenix Park, which will also host the 21.1km run and the finish.