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A 3-day, 512.6 kilometre (318.6 mile) individual ultra-endurance event which covers part of the Okanagan/Similkameen regions of British Columbia, Canada. Entry is limited to 30 solo participants and 5 relay teams (made up of either 2 or 3 people) and is by invitation only. The event started in Canada in 1993, following the format of the original Ultraman established in Kona, Hawaii in 1983. Check this out!
Saturday August 30 - Stage 1 - 10.0 km (6.2 mile) point to point swim starting in Penticton and finishing in Okanagan Falls, followed by 144.8 km (90.0 mile) bike ride, beginning in Okanagan Falls over the Richter Pass returning to Okanagan Falls.
Sunday August 31 - Stage 2 - 273.5 km (170 mile) bike ride, beginning in Penticton and ending in Princeton.
Monday September 1 - Stage 3 - 84.3 km (52.4 mile) double-marathon run from Princeton to Summerland.
Time Limits - Swim (Stage 1) must be completed in 6 hours plus bike in 12 hours total, bike (Stage 2) in 12 hours, run (Stage 3) in 12 hours.
Participants - Participants are expected from around the world as this is an international event. Each must be accompanied by an individual support team of at least two persons over the entire course. Individual resources: mental, physical and spiritual, are shared in an atmosphere where everyone can be a winner and the pursuit of human excellence is the fundamental rule of the road.
 "Ultraman Canada Swim Start")
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Is Ultraman Solo in Your Future? |
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The best way to determine if this is truly something you want to take on is by being part of one of the Ultraman relays. You will get an up-close and personal look at what it actually takes to complete Ultraman Canada. |
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Ultraman Crews Needed |
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Contact Information |
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YouTube Video
(courtesy Rick Kent)
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RACE DATE: AUGUST 29 - SEPT 2, 2008 |
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2006 UMC Photos/Video/Course Maps & Descriptions courtesy of ENVIRON GEOMATICS |