The IRONSTAR 226 SOCHI СИРИУС 2022 is triathlon competition for amateurs on the ‘iron’ distance with the distances: swim - 3.86 km, bike - 180 km and run — 42 km.

The competition is held at the Imeretinsky Resort Area. It is an ideal venue for both training and leisure. The start, transition and finish area are two minutes away fr om the Imeretinsky and Radisson Blu Resort Hotel. Olympic Park that hosts major national business and sport events, together with Formula 1 track and new amusement park are just in a walking distance from the Resort which makes your stay here during the sport weekend even better! Moreover, the airport is only 10-minute drive from the Resort Area. Any day of the sports weekend athletes and their families can walk to the new amusement park.

The swimming stage is held in the Imeretinsky port bay. The water area of the yacht port is well protected from storms, which ensures the athletes start in the most favourable conditions in comparison to the open water stage. The bay water temperature is 2 degrees higher than that of the Black sea open area. The temperature in the bay varies from 17 to 25 C from June to October months.

The cycling stage starts at the Imeretinsky Resort Area, followed by the cycling up in the mountains on the smooth road to Krasnaya Polyana and finished by the speedy downhill ride.

The race will finish with the run along the Imeretinsky port area and Olympic Park. You can imagine what kind of view you will see!

The ‘iron’ distance finish will take place in a great festive atmosphere supported by music, fireworks and sparklers. All the participants and prize-winners, fans, organizers and volunteers get together at the finish line to greet the last heroes and celebrate the end of the race and the season.

Drafting is illegal.

Participation categories

Age groups:

M/F 18 — 24;
M/F 25 — 29;
M/F 30 — 34;
M/F 35 — 39
M/F 40 — 44;
M/F 45 — 49;
M/F 50 — 54;
M/F 55 — 59;
M/F 60 — 64;
M/F 65 — 69;
M/F 70 — 79;
M/F 80+.

Relay teams:

Male only team;
Female only team;
Mixed team.

Paratriathlets:

paratriathlets, male;
paratriathlets, female;
relay teams;
mixed teams with the participation of paratriathlets

Awards

Overall winners and Age Group’s winners (men and women), Relay teams and Paratriathlets will be awarded in accordance with the results of the competition.

Admission Information

The following documents are required for admission to participate and receive the starter pack:

• ID card (passport or other eligible identification document)

• Medical Certificate revealing no contraindications for participating in a triathlon competition/ or license

• Sport Insurance/ or license

• Signed waiver (can be signed on-site)

• Power of Attorney (in free form) in case the participant asked a third party to take his/her starter pack

Documents’ requirements can be found here.

ACCOMODATION

See w here to stay during IRONSTAR competitions.

Return and exchange of slots

• Refunds are made to the internal balance of the personal IRONSTAR account in the amount of 75% of the entry fee. Funds from the internal balance can be used at any time to purchase any other entry on the site www.iron-star.com.

• The transfer of the entry to a third party is possible via personal account. More information in the FAQ section"Registration/Exchange/Return".

• The change of the distance is possible from IRONSTAR 226 SOCHI 2022 to IRONSTAR OLYMPIC TRIATHLON SOCHI 2022. The sprint race will be held on June 1. The service is chargeable. More information can be found in the FAQ section of "Registration/Exchange/Return".

Registration fees can be refunded only on your personal account.