Entered ;)

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Francois-Xavier Li @FrancoisLi
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According to Norseman's Facebook page, athletes from 45 nationalities have enrolled in the lottery the first 20 hours. You are not alone :-)

There a re some crazy people out there ;)

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Francois-Xavier Li @FrancoisLi
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Entered yesterday! Already got my crew picked out, just need an actual race entry...

So how does this lottery work? It says 2750, but that's like 400 US dollars. Is that the registration fee IF I get picked or is that how much a lottery ticket costs?

It is the authorization for the registration cost in Norwegian Krone (1.00 NOK=0.148717 USD today), which gets charged only if you win your lottery spot.

So technically it's free to sign up for the lottery?

Yes.
From the enrollment page: Please note that when you register, we will request an authorization for NOK 2750 on your credit card. We will NOT charge your card unless you are awarded a slot in the 2014 race.

I also entered the lottery. I've been throwing around the idea of trying to get in for a few years and figured I might as well go for it. Good luck to all that are entering the lottery.

Entered! Hopefully I have better luck this year. I know the odds are not good but I hope I get a spot.

Okay, final question and I'll stop bugging you. If for some reason I do get a slot and then decide I don't want it, does it automatically take the money out of my account or do I get a chance to decide if I want to take my slot?

onceatriathlet3 wrote:

Okay, final question and I'll stop bugging you. If for some reason I do get a slot and then decide I don't want it, does it automatically take the money out of my account or do I get a chance to decide if I want to take my slot?

This if from the Norseman web site
Cancellation rules
The entry fee is refundable, regardless the reason for your cancellation, until May 1, deducted an administration fee of NOK 1,100.
After May 1, refunds of entry fee will only be given for cancellations due to health reasons or injuries, and only up until July 1. A valid doctor's certificate is required. An administration fee of NOK 1,100 will be deducted from the entry fee.
No refunds are given for cancellations after July 1.
These cancellation rules will be strictly maintained to protect the event from financial loss.
http://www.nxtri.com/race_info/payment

This is from last year's entry email, you have 48-hrs to opt out after finding out you have earned your slot:
Confirmations and cancellations
You do not need to confirm your intent to participate in the race. As you know, we have already reserved the starting fee of NOK 2,750 on your credit card. 48 hours after we send you this e-mail, the amount will be drawn on your card. Please secure that you have adequate funds available on your account.

Your starting slot is personal and is only valid for the 2014 race. It cannot be transferred to another person, or to a later year. If, for whatever reason, you decide that you are unable to participate, you must notify us by e-mail to contact@nxtri.com immediately (no later than 48hours), and before the amount is drawn on your card, to avoid being charged an administration fee. For details, please refer to the section “Cancellations” on page 4 in the Race Manual.

If you're on the fence, you should do it (if you have the fitness for a LOOONG day). Here's my report of my race this past summer:
The Short & Sweet Version: http://maggierusch.com/2014/08/05/norseman-the-short-sweet-version-of-a-long-cruel-course/
Full Epic Version: http://maggierusch.com/...7/norseman-prologue/

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That is a fabulous race report. And a great resource for all Americans or others that want to race Norseman.
It is hard to nail the course without being there first, but you did well :-)

Nice race report, thanks.

I went through the link for the full epic version and all of the links to the individual legs of the race are broken on your blog so you might want to fix that. :)

good catch... tusen takk! :)

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I have not raced a triathlon since 2011, but I registered for NXTRI, CXTRI and TRS Sponsorship program. Not sure which I would be most excited to get accepted into.

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Are therr any stats out there on how many typically register? Curious as im wondering if the course/conditions weed out a few

Still time to sign up
http://nxtri.com/news/2015_enrollment


So far athletes from 61 sign up for the lottery. Norseman is triathlon.

I am registered for the lottery for both this and Celtman. Lottery starts on the same day but racers are announced on different days. I have wanted to do Norseman for years but Celtman looks like more of an adventure than a standard race with just a very difficult finishing to the run.

Torn

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Both races are unique. Celtman will give you the best of Scotland and Norseman the best of Norway. If you get the chance to race one of them you will have an great experience.

How many signed up?
Here you have the answer from the Norseman organization.

Registration for the Isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon 2015 lottery closed at 18:00 CET November 2nd after having been open for 5 days. A record number of enrollments have been received.
The unofficial count is 192 women and 2175 men.
We will now pull back to do elite seeding and prepare the lottery. The plan is to have everyone informed by November 9th.
Kind regards the Isklar Norseman Team

You should change the lottery system. From the 236 lottery places, there should be maybe six or so for all the athletes who have already raced Norseman once. Just to increase the chance for the people who never started or have already tried for a couple of years and never got in. Just my two cents.

In some ultra trail running (utmb, ccc) you increase your chance each time you enter the draw and get unlucky.

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"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." George Bernard Shaw
http://www.swimrunfrance.fr
http://www.worldofswimrun.com

But at least you can increase your chances.

I am not a part of the Norseman organization. But I know them and they are approachable.
Send them an e-mail or contact them over Facebook with your idea.

Let the waiting begin. What I can't figure out by reading the site is if you get selected do you still have the option to not accept and then they redraw names until they reach the maximum number of participants that accept the entry?

I'm not an expert but know they weight the odds along lines of Norwegians/Non-Norwegians, men, women, etc. If I remember correctly, they keep half the spots for Norwegians.

First, I think this is totally legit. It's a Norwegian race. It should be weighted for Norwegians. I would imagine the vast majority of repeats are Norwegians. So, in a sense, those (most) repeaters wouldn't be "taking away" from your chance.

I'm guessing not as many International repeaters as you'd guess. It's a very expensive endeavor when you factor in all costs. And it's a hugely challenging race. I will continue to race IMs but I don't need to go back to Norseman. :)

I have no idea if people who have raced before get any kind of preference. Knowing the egalitarian ways of Scandinavia...I'm guessing not?

I was very lucky to get a spot my very first attempt. I'm sure it is frustrating for those who've been trying for a while. The ethos of the race...plus its huge logistical challenges...will never let it expand. The downside of its rising popularity will mean that odds will only get tougher...

Has anyone heard anything yet? Website says they plan to inform everyone by November 9th. Wondering if they have a multi-step process given you have two days to accept the invitation i.e. they let the initial group know and then have another list they go through if there are declines. Anyone know?

Last year they said they would announce on 11/5 and did so on that date. I think it's less of a deadline and more when you can expect to hear whether or not you made it in. Good news is Norway is a few hours ahead of the states so less than 3 days until you find out!!

That being said, once slots are assigned, if anyone wants to know course secrets or get any specific training tips, please PM me. It's a course unlike any other in the world and there are certain things to focus on in training that would be invaluable on this course. I didn't sign up for 2015 (I plan to return in 2016) but would be open to helping walk anyone through the process!

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One unique thing about Norseman is the support crew. It is a hard job, especially if you do not know the course or have done it before.

It is hard to understand how fast athletes are biking down the last 30k, so the crew should speed ahead early at Imingfjell.
Also, the crew needs to think about food for themselves. It is a long long day.

I think 2016 has your name on it

Should I get lucky and get a slot I may just take you up on that offer. Now to continue to patiently wait....

Right there with you. Waiting away....

Anyone looking at doing Celtman or Swissman in lieu of Norseman?

The elite selection: http://www.nxtri.com/...2015_elite_selection

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Lykke til Lars Petter, and good luck to the mortals that entered the lottery!

Lykke til!
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I intend to register for the 2019 Swissman. I know...a long time from now, but I have to space the trips. I did Powerman Zofingen this year and want to do IM Switzerland in 2016. Swissman would make the triple-Swiss or something like that.

Well, at least you'll have a few years to get ready for the race!

As for all of the lucky folks that received their golden ticket for Norseman, congrats. I won't be among you this year.

Darn it, I just got the rejection email. Did anyone here get a slot?

no lottery slot for me.

No luck here either

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Francois-Xavier Li @FrancoisLi
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." George Bernard Shaw
http://www.swimrunfrance.fr
http://www.worldofswimrun.com

no slot for me, this was 6 time trying. Maybe next year

No slot for me but I get to support for a second time. My wife got in

Sorry you didn't make it. I hope Swissman isn't as hard to get into. And registration is still open if you want another epic triathlon.

No luck again for me this year. I knew the odds were not good but still hoped. Ah well maybe next year.

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I ended up getting a slot in Celtman but am not sure if I'll take it.

Celtman doesn't call to me. The highlight videos from the past two years show folks so cold they can barely get out of the water or get dressed. I think the swim is the greatest challenge in that race...at least it would be for me.