If you missed the latest announcement, new Ironman race will be in Finland august 2020.
From
https://m.ironman.com/...ironman/finland.aspx
Ideally located in the middle of Finland, Tahko is easily accessible, whether travelling by by plane, train, bus or by car. Once in Tahko, there is no need for a car as all the services are within walking distance. Tahko has over 8500 beds in around 1000 accommodation options. Whether you are in search of a hotel in the heart of the race village, a cosy apartment next to the transition zone or private lakeside villa, the choice is yours and options are in abundance. The nearest city center, Kuopio and the nearest airport, Kuopio Airport are both located less than an hour’s drive from Tahko. Helsinki-Vantaa airport operates seven daily Finnair flights to Kuopio (flight time 40 minutes).
The race starts with a lake swim in the clean and fresh lake Syväri, featuring one-lap in Tahko Bay located alongside the finish line. Athletes will then embark on the 180.2 km bike course over two, out-and-back loops weaving through the picturesque Finnish countryside between forest, lakes and fields, on undulating, rolling hills. Finally, athletes will soak up the incredible race atmosphere over 4 spectator-friendly loops near Tahko before being greeted by those four famous words at the finish line.
The 2020 IRONMAN Finland Kuopio-Tahko will offer 40 qualifying slots to the 2020 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i.
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From
https://m.ironman.com/...ironman/finland.aspx
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IRONMAN Finland Kuopio-Tahko welcomes athletes to the Finnish town of Tahko, a lively holiday resort in the heart of the Finnish Lakeland area. The region is known is for its pure, beautiful nature, colorful events, joyful activities, high-quality accommodation, great food and friendly hospitality - and of course as a ski resort. The changing seasons from snowy winters to colorful autumns make it a memorable destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Now, it is also home to the world’s northern-most IRONMAN race. Ideally located in the middle of Finland, Tahko is easily accessible, whether travelling by by plane, train, bus or by car. Once in Tahko, there is no need for a car as all the services are within walking distance. Tahko has over 8500 beds in around 1000 accommodation options. Whether you are in search of a hotel in the heart of the race village, a cosy apartment next to the transition zone or private lakeside villa, the choice is yours and options are in abundance. The nearest city center, Kuopio and the nearest airport, Kuopio Airport are both located less than an hour’s drive from Tahko. Helsinki-Vantaa airport operates seven daily Finnair flights to Kuopio (flight time 40 minutes).
The race starts with a lake swim in the clean and fresh lake Syväri, featuring one-lap in Tahko Bay located alongside the finish line. Athletes will then embark on the 180.2 km bike course over two, out-and-back loops weaving through the picturesque Finnish countryside between forest, lakes and fields, on undulating, rolling hills. Finally, athletes will soak up the incredible race atmosphere over 4 spectator-friendly loops near Tahko before being greeted by those four famous words at the finish line.
The 2020 IRONMAN Finland Kuopio-Tahko will offer 40 qualifying slots to the 2020 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i.
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