Yes, WTC does have that rep, which is why I was thinking that the earlier suggestion by someone else that Bend was a possibility actually made a lot of sense. I think that because they have not been able to kill the awesome Pacific Crest triathlon with CdA, but if they were to put an even in Bend in June, that would certainly kill it (or even just buy WHY racing out of it, or license as they do with Maine).

However, I have to say your information is much more plausible since Seattle would be close enough to grab the Vancouver crowd and Bend may be too far for most Canadians. As for those that are hoping for Tahoe, I have to say I would bet a damn big amount against that given that the June time frame for these rotational races would make Tahoe too susceptible to weather events, particularly snow. Remember this rotational deal includes this being the NA champs which have to held in June to allow for mass amounts of Kona slots for pros.

I can't believe any rumor I hear but a username of CDAtri makes me believe that person heard that straight from the horse's mouth. So there goes my original bet for Boulder :(

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From what I understand they will move Black Diamond to earlier in the year so that it doesn’t conflict with the Ironman race. (Which is good... we all love the BD race and want it to stick around!) Years ago they did Black Diamond twice a year, spring and fall (they named the spring race something different, but they were both put on by AA.) Deep Lake can be a little chilly in the spring but it was manageable.

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Do any of the PDFs in that link mention negotiations with Ironman?

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Pink? Maybe. Maybe not. You decide.

October 14, 2019 update, bottom of page 6 and top of page 7

Agree. Consistent and reliable weather has to be a cornerstone for any championship venue. Boulder has that in spades with never a delay or cancellation in 6 years. Also like Cda and StG, Boulder has a proven course and track record hosting unlike a new venue or one where they simply double an existing 70.3 course. My feeling is for Boulder but that contradicts the PNW rumor which is nothing more than just a rumor at this point.

The officials from CDA that are negotiating with Ironman have stated they have been told that the 3rd race will also be in PNW, so that would suggest it is not just a rumor.

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I have no problem with a 4th western race rotating through the NW USA/SW Canada. I misunderstood this to be a "3 year rotation" of the North American Championship.

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Doing a little more digging, it appears Maple Valley has been under consideration for nearly two years:

February 12, 2018 update
Laura Philpot, City Manager (p. 4) - Meeting Regarding Hosting Ironman Triathlon in Maple Valley in 2019
Tourism Development (p. 7) - Met with Alex Bennet (Ironman) to discuss logistics of hosting an Ironman Triathlon in Maple Valley in 2019

May 14, 2018 minutes
Roll call (p. 1) - Mayor Kelly congratulated City Manager Laura Philpot on her completion of her fifth Ironman, Ironman Santa Rosa on Saturday, May 12, 2018.
Report of the City Manager (p. 2) - City Manager Laura Philpot addressed the... Met with Ironman staff in Santa Rosa to discuss bringing to Maple Valley


She can do it all: Family, city and triathlon - Renton Reporter, May 25, 2018

did a third full IM in the rotation ever get announced?

Bumping this thread with the same question. This trail ran cold, hopefully someone has some information.