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.
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.
Stage 2 - 273.5 km (170 mile) bike ride, beginning in Penticton and ending in Princeton.
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.
I can't begin to describe how incredible these athletes are. We're not worthy!
commodoreNZ 2 years ago 2
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legioner8 3 years ago
I miss Penticton and this race. :)
ultrahiro 4 years ago 2
Thanks for posting. You have photos I hadn't seen and I appreciate you sharing them. I can't wait to see my friends again this fall. :) John
140IM 4 years ago
oops i mean i use to "live" "in" ok fall's
legrandlol 4 years ago
i use to like im ok fall's then me and my dad moved to quebec..we traveled from west canada to the east.
legrandlol 4 years ago
6.2 mile swim,170 mile bike ride,52.4 mile run... got to admire these people.
Llalena 4 years ago