Which 2016 ironman races will have pros?

Triathlon Forum
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Does anyone know which ironman races will be pro purse races next year?

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http://m.ironman.com/triathlon/organizations/pro-membership/event-registration.aspx#axzz3o1Yio6NK

So far through July, basically same as 2015
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I assume you don’t know but is Rev3 bringing back their pro purse this year? I know they haven’t announced anything but wasn’t sure if they might have hinted one way or another to allow the pros another option. Would hope they would bring it back!

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http://m.ironman.com/triathlon/organizations/pro-membership/event-registration.aspx#axzz3o1Yio6NK

So far through July, basically same as 2015

Think there were a few changes like LP now has a pro race for females and IM Canada only for men…But yes basically unchanged. I think they can curtail it a little more to get better racing, and pay deeper

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Just talked to them recently but yes I “think” there will be some form of pro race, just have to nail down what it will be.

@asianzone yes men’s field for IM Whistler and women’s field for IMLP

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http://triathlon.competitor.com/2015/07/news/ironman-to-test-splitting-male-and-female-pro-fields-in-2016_119617

All Female Professional Field
Ironman Lake Placid – July 24, 2016
Ironman Wisconsin – Sept. 11, 2016
Ironman 70.3 Augusta – Sept. 25, 20126
All Male Professional Field
Ironman Canada – July 24, 2016
Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz – Sept. 11, 2016
Ironman Chattanooga – Sept. 25, 2016

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Oh thats great to hear! Also, do you know know what USAT does with mens/womens only pro fields and elite qualification? Do they care if it’s only one gender as long as the prize purse the right amount?

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Sorry not sure but I would assume a guy could still qualify so long as there’s a men’s pro race (and women at women’s)
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That makes sense but wasn’t sure since the top 3 amateur finish doesn’t really need same sex pros but obviously the 8% one does. I assume they’ll have to figure that out sooner rather than later with the new split pro races.