5150 Triathlon Series

Scroll down for German Media Contact: Angela Pribernig angela.pribernig@ironman.com http://www.5150.com 5150 Klagenfurt: A Word Class Field for the premier event! The first ever 5150 Klagenfurt will debut this weekend and athletes from 23 countries will be at the start on June 12th at the beach side Loretto in Klagenfurt. The list of PROs is a strong one and will guarantee an exciting race. 1.5 + 40 + 10 = 51.5. That’s how the triathlon got its name. Adding the distances results in the catchy name Fiftyonefifty which has been used as a brand by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) since 2011. On 12 June 2011, the 5150 Klagenfurt will take place along the shore of the Wörthersee for the first time. Being part of the world's largest non-drafting international distance race series, it attracts a lot of attention – in … Continue reading →

For Immediate Release Contact: Jennifer Devlin, 703-876-1714 Date June 1, 2011 Jennifer.devlin@cox.net WASHINGTON DC TRIATHLON™ ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATING PROS FOR JUNE 19, 2011 RACE Race is Part of the World Triathlon Corporation’s 5150 Series with Top Professional Athletes Competing for a Prize Purse of $25,000 WASHINGTON, DC — Washington DC Triathlon™ organizers announced today the roster of professional triathletes who have registered for the 2011 race, to take place on Sunday, June 19, 2011 in the nation’s capital. The race is part of the World Triathlon Corporation’s 5150 series, with a total prize purse of $25,000 to the top professional athletes. Top age group finishers will qualify for The Hy-Vee 5150 Elite Cup race in Des Moines, Iowa. A USAT-sanctioned race, the races will start in West Potomac Park along the banks of the Potomac River and will finish on Pennsylvania … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Radka Vodickova and Bertrand Billard, winners of the inaugural European 5150 event, held June 5th in Darmstadt, Germany. Continue reading →

Nov. 18, 2010 (Tampa, Fla.) – Today, 5150 U.S Championship qualification and prize distribution details are available at www.5150.com.  The Hy-Vee Triathlon will serve as the 5150 U.S. Championship and is scheduled for Sept. 4, 2011, in Des Moines, Iowa.  World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) is producing the new 5150 Triathlon Series; Bill Burke will serve as the managing director of the global series with Philip LaHaye in the role of director of operations for U.S.-based events.  Registration for all 5150 events will open on Wednesday, Dec. 1. Professional athletes who qualify for and compete in the 5150 U.S. Championship are eligible for more than $1.1 million in prize money.  Athletes interested in competing in the championship event should visit www.5150.com for a comprehensive breakdown of the professional qualification policy, rules and prize purse distribution. Additionally, top finishers in amateur categories … Continue reading →

Today, World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), best known for its worldwide Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races, announces the launch of a new global event series titled 5150. All events within the 5150 Triathlon Series include a 1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run. Registration will launch Dec. 1 on www.5150.com. Continue reading →