ABOUT THE
ABOUT THE
ABOUT THE
INTERNATIONAL Ultra
Triathlon Association
INTERNATIONAL Ultra
Triathlon Association
INTERNATIONAL Ultra
Triathlon Association
Official races, world records, rankings and rules
from Double to 50x Ultra Triathlon
Official races, world records, rankings and rules
from Double to 50x Ultra Triathlon
Official races, world records, rankings and rules
from Double to 50x Ultra Triathlon
What is
What is
IUTA
IUTA
The International Ultra Triathlon Association (IUTA) is the official governing body of Ultra Triathlon. The non-profit organization was founded in 1992. The IUTA is a grouping of ultra triathletes and race organizers with the same goal to make ultratriathlon a world-renowned sporting event with the same rules. The IUTA promotes and regulates ultra triathlons around the world, upholding the highest quality and a superior reputation. We endorse World Championships and maintain an annual world cup ranking.
The International Ultra Triathlon Association (IUTA) is the official governing body of Ultra Triathlon. The non-profit organization was founded in 1992. The IUTA is a grouping of ultra triathletes and race organizers with the same goal to make ultratriathlon a world-renowned sporting event with the same rules. The IUTA promotes and regulates ultra triathlons around the world, upholding the highest quality and a superior reputation. We endorse World Championships and maintain an annual world cup ranking.
What is an
What is an
Ultra triathlon?
Ultra triathlon?
An ultratriathlon is a type of race that uses multiples of the classic long distance, as it was first held in 1978 in Hawaii. This long distance includes a swim of 2.4 mi / 3.8 km, a bike ride of 112 mi / 180 km and a marathon run in that order without a break. In ultra competitions, the distances are multiplied by two, three or more depending on the race distance. The first ultra triathlon was held in 1985 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.
An ultratriathlon is a type of race that uses multiples of the classic long distance, as it was first held in 1978 in Hawaii. This long distance includes a swim of 2.4 mi / 3.8 km, a bike ride of 112 mi / 180 km and a marathon run in that order without a break. In ultra competitions, the distances are multiplied by two, three or more depending on the race distance. The first ultra triathlon was held in 1985 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.
Ultra Triathlon
Swim
Bike
Run
Total
Long Distance
2.4mi / 3.8km
112mi / 180km
26.2mi / 42.2km
140.6mi / 226km
Double
4.8mi / 7.6km
224mi / 360km
52.4mi / 84.4km
281.2mi / 452km
Triple
7.2mi / 11.4km
336mi / 540km
78.6mi / 126.6km
421.8mi / 678km
Quadruple
9.6mi / 15.2km
448mi / 720km
104.8mi / 168.8km
562.4mi / 904km
Quintuple
12mi / 19km
560mi / 900km
131mi / 211km
703mi / 1130km
Deca
24mi / 38km
1120mi / 1800km
262mi / 422km
1406mi / 2260km
Double Deca
48mi / 76km
2240mi / 3600km
524mi / 844km
2812mi / 4520km
Triple Deca
72mi / 114km
3360mi / 5400km
786mi / 1266km
4218mi / 6780km
In 2006, a new ultra triathlon format was introduced: the Day / Per-Day format. The first event was the Deca Day Ultra Triathlon in Monterrey, Mexico, where all athletes had to do ten normal long distances on ten consecutive days with a break after finishing each day.
In 2006, a new ultra triathlon format was introduced: the Day / Per-Day format. The first event was the Deca Day Ultra Triathlon in Monterrey, Mexico, where all athletes had to do ten normal long distances on ten consecutive days with a break after finishing each day.
Who participates in such races?
Who participates in such races?
Ultra triathletes around the world who have finished a normal long distance triathlon and are looking for a new, bigger challenge register for that kind of competitions. An ultra triathlon is for many endurance athletes the next step to get to know own limits. To be an Ultra Triathlete is a self-experiment in which you put your determination and capacity for suffering to the test. But in the end nobody will ever forget the feeling he had at the moment while crossing the finish line. By participating at an ultra triathlon you become a member of a big family with friends all over the world. Of course the race is there to determine a winner and during the race all competitors will give their best to win the race. For most athletes, the main goal is to finish the race. The athletes encourage each other during to overcome the distance and successfully finish the race.
Ultra triathletes around the world who have finished a normal long distance triathlon and are looking for a new, bigger challenge register for that kind of competitions. An ultra triathlon is for many endurance athletes the next step to get to know own limits. To be an Ultra Triathlete is a self-experiment in which you put your determination and capacity for suffering to the test. But in the end nobody will ever forget the feeling he had at the moment while crossing the finish line. By participating at an ultra triathlon you become a member of a big family with friends all over the world. Of course the race is there to determine a winner and during the race all competitors will give their best to win the race. For most athletes, the main goal is to finish the race. The athletes encourage each other during to overcome the distance and successfully finish the race.
Who organizes such races?
Who organizes such races?
The majority, if not all, of the race directors are previous or current ultra triathletes themselves. This is mainly because the races are so difficult and require the organisers (and event staff) to truly understand what it takes to get to the finish line. This has many benefits for the athletes because the events are not ran as commercial ventures as such, but from passion and the desire to see others experience, what is often, a life changing event. Another advantage is that small details that many "normal" race directors would not think of, will be high on the list of priorities for ultra triathlon organisers. Like the famous Last Lap sign (SwissUltra) and the awesome Pizza Bell (DecaMan USA), all of which can really help the athletes through these tough events. They are also pretty good at staying awake for many days at a time… ;-)
The majority, if not all, of the race directors are previous or current ultra triathletes themselves. This is mainly because the races are so difficult and require the organisers (and event staff) to truly understand what it takes to get to the finish line. This has many benefits for the athletes because the events are not ran as commercial ventures as such, but from passion and the desire to see others experience, what is often, a life changing event. Another advantage is that small details that many "normal" race directors would not think of, will be high on the list of priorities for ultra triathlon organisers. Like the famous Last Lap sign (SwissUltra) and the awesome Pizza Bell (DecaMan USA), all of which can really help the athletes through these tough events. They are also pretty good at staying awake for many days at a time… ;-)
IUTA Board & Officials
IUTA Board & Officials
For written contact to the members of the current IUTA committee please use our contact form .
For written contact to the members of the current IUTA committee please use our contact form .
President
Bernhard Vogel
Vice-President
Anna Bednarczyk
Treasurer
Flavio Albertani
Secretary medals & trophies
Laurent Quignette
Secretary media & communication
Jacky Camós Wiewel
Secretary organizers & athletes
Olegas Ivanovas
Secretary anti doping
Nicolas Naudin
Honorary President
Jean-Pierre Morin
Honorary President
Guy Rossi
Membership
Membership
IUTA membership is voluntary. Athletes can become IUTA members by selecting the membership option in the IUTA waiver. Organizers who host their races under the IUTA label automatically become members.
IUTA membership is voluntary. Athletes can become IUTA members by selecting the membership option in the IUTA waiver. Organizers who host their races under the IUTA label automatically become members.
Exclusive benefits of an IUTA membership include among others: active and passive right to vote/be elected in general meetings participation in votings on IUTA rules or other topics possibility to receive prize money and/or trophies based on corresponding rankings in the IUTA World Cup and the IUTA Long Distance Challenge IUTA certificates on request important information, dates etc. about IUTA topics via e-mail
Exclusive benefits of an IUTA membership include among others: active and passive right to vote/be elected in general meetings participation in votings on IUTA rules or other topics possibility to receive prize money and/or trophies based on corresponding rankings in the IUTA World Cup and the IUTA Long Distance Challenge IUTA certificates on request important information, dates etc. about IUTA topics via e-mail
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