Issuance of numbers

Check-in

The transition zone is open for Check-in as following:
Women: 06:30 - 07:30
Men/Teams: 06.30 - 08.25

Start

The starting line is right next to the transition area.

Starting times
Women 08:00
Men: 08:58
Teams: 09:05

First run (10k)

The first run consists of 2 laps of 5k. The course is demanding – one half is on asphalted streets and the other halt on paths through the forest. The accurate lenght of the first run is 9‘200m.

Transition area

The transition area is located on a field right next to the historic city center of Zofingen and is surrounded by the „Powerman Arena“.

Bike course (150k)

There are three laps of 50k to be completed on the very demanding bike course. The route leads through a beautiful and hilly landscape and passes by twice the transition area. Please note the bike course is not completely closed for traffic!

Second run (30 k)

There are two laps to be completed on our hilly running course (see profile). There is a turning point at 7.5k and 22.5k. 70% of the running course are on asphalted streets and 30% are on paths through the forest. The accurate lenght of the second run is 29‘100m.

Finish

The finishing line lies within the transition area. Food and massage stations are just behind the finishing line.

Official catering

During the competition we provide water, hypotonic and carbo drinks as well as energy bars and bananas.

Competition rules

We apply the rules of ITU. Drafting is not allowed according to Art. E2.2.d.i. – distance to be kept from front wheel to front wheel is 10m. The black card is applied on the bike course (see Regulations).

Entry fee

According to category and your time of registration (see Entry fees).

Day licence

LONG DISTANCE race must posses a valid annual license. Otherwise, athletes from Switzerland and from abroad will have to pay CHF 30.-- (EUR around 20.--). This revenue does not remain with the organizer, but goes entirely to Swiss Triathlon to promote duathlon and triathlon in Switzerland. Swiss athletes have the opportunity to apply for an annual license at Swiss Triathlon www.swisstriathlon.ch until Thursday, September 1, 2011, 12:00.

Bike service

There are several excellent bike-shops in and around Zofingen (link to all Powerman bike-shops). There is a bike doctor available for the athletes at the transition area as of Saturday September 3, 2011 (link to all Powerman bike-shops).

Prizes

ITU Powerman Long Distance World Championships - total 50'000 USD

For men and women. Only elite category. Time limit +10% to 2nd ranked. Foreign athletes will have tax deduction. Price money will be payed not before the results of the doping tests are available. 

Splitting of prize-money
1.: USD 6'250.- 2.: USD 5'000.- 3.: USD 3'750.- 4.: USD 2'500.- 5.: USD 2'000.-
6.: USD 1'750.- 7.: USD 1'500.- 8.: USD 1'000.- 9.: USD 750.- 10.: USD 500.-

b: Prizes for the first three of each age-group: gold, silver and bronze medal as well as goods.

c: Prizes for every finisher: High-quality Powerman finisher-shirt and finisher-medal.

Berlin Marathon 2011

Win a free ticket for the Berlin Marathon 2011! This is possible thanks to both Jubilee Clubs. Every Long Distance participant (including Long Distance teams) can take part in the lottery. There is a lottery wheel at the numbers issuance where you can drop your lottery ticket.

Please participate solely if you are able and willing to contest in the Berlin Marathon that only takes part about three weeks after the Powerman!

The winner will be announced during the opening ceremony on Saturday, September 3, 2011.

Duathlon-Expo

Well known companies present the latest Triathlon- and Duathlon products at the exhibition in the transition area.

Swiss Duathlon Cup

The longdistance race is part of the Swiss Duathlon Cup 2011.
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