SWIM
in the crystal clear calm waters of the Mexican Caribbean. Two laps arround a
triangular course of 1.9km. Buoy markings every 100 m. and big banana-like buoys
at the turning points. No wetsuits, water temperature 26°C (79°F). Maximum
water depth: 30 ft. Visibility: 100% (just like snorkeling!) Distance: 3.8 km.
BIKE
along the route of the ancient Mayas. The recently new 4 lane highway between
Cancun and Merida. Perfect road conditions, so you can just concentrate on your
aerobars, your breathing and your rpm's. You will feel embraced by the Mayan jungle
on both sides, just listen to the exotic wildlife as you pedal your way over the
3 lap course, for better spectator viewing. Distance: 180 km.
RUN
what can simply be called the most beautiful marathon in the world. Run over
Kukulcan Boulevard, the strip of land between the Caribbean Sea and the beautiful
Nichupte lagoon. Dazzling views over the paths of the Golf Course designed by....,
and go back in history while running next to the thousand year old Mayan ruins
and pyramids know as El Rey (The King). See the sunset dye the lagoon and the
sky into an incredible combination of orange and pink. The 3 lap course is totally
flat for a better pacing, with distance markings every 1 km. and every 1 mi. Aid
stations every km. Distance: 42.2 km.
TRANSITION
area will be located right next to the start and finish areas, so you friends
and family can cheer you as you will pass by the spectator area 6 times. All this
will happen at the parking lot of the Wet n' wild park in Cancun, so the cheerful
spectators can spend a day full of activity and fun, while waiting for the finishers.
RELAYS:
This category will be open for those athletes who do not want to race the entire
distance, but have always wanted to take part in a long distance Triathlon and
feel the real spirit of such a challenge. Live it up close with your friends and
family, and join them in what is also a real challenge in itself, either swimming
a rough 3.8km, biking over a hard 180 km, or simply run a 42.2 km marathon.
RACE
DAY: October 18, 2003.
