Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Iron Girl – the female specific endurance event series owned by Ironman brand owner World Triathlon Corp (WTC) – has confirmed that the Athleta Iron Girl 2013 national event series across the US has expanded to 18 events.
In addition to the 12 previously announced events, the Athleta Iron Girl national series will now offer six more events in cooperation with The XXtra Mile. This will include women’s triathlons in:
- Clermont, Florida;
- Austin, Texas;
- Webster, Massachusetts;
- Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin;
- Sandy Hook, New Jersey; and
- Seattle, Washington.
Throughout the 2013 season, Iron Girl will also be rolling out special 10th anniversary amenities to celebrate the women who have made the brand such a success since its inception in 2004.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our 10th anniversary while offering expanded opportunities for participation,” said Judy Molnar, Vice President of Iron Girl. “The Iron Girl event experience provides women with the perfect platform for first timers and experienced athletes to reach their personal bests.
“This is an amazing time for Iron Girl and all of its participants. Iron Girl provides an opportunity for women to be part of something special that supports their personal pursuits of a healthy, active lifestyle.”
“Two leading women’s event companies coming together will provide an exciting season ahead as we work with the Iron Girl team to continue to deliver a first-class race experience for women,” said Maggie Sullivan, Partner at The XXtra Mile.
As noted by the organisation, Iron Girl empowers women to discover their personal best, embrace strength and celebrate accomplishment in a supportive community of women that will cheer them on. The events are about women with all the touches and amenities developed with women in mind.
Amenities at the Athleta Iron Girl events include: a post-race Breakfast Café, shirts sized specifically for women, personalized race bibs with participant names, custom medals for all finishers, Iron Girl jewelry age-group awards from Milestones Sports Jewelry, professional timing, free training programs, local pre-race clinics, event webinars, social media live Q&A sessions with the race team, post-race giveaways and more.
Athleta Iron Girl 2013 national event series schedule
| DATE | LOCATION | EVENT |
| Sunday, April 14 | Clearwater, Florida | Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk |
| Sunday, April 28 | Columbia, Maryland | Half Marathon |
| Sunday, May 4 | Clermont, Florida | Triathlon* |
| Sunday, May 19 | Atlanta, Georgia | Triathlon |
| Sunday, June 2 | Austin, Texas | Triathlon* |
| Sunday, June 16 | Lake Zurich, Illinois | Triathlon* |
| Sunday, July 21 | Webster, Massachusetts | Triathlon* |
| Sunday, August 4 | Syracuse, New York | Triathlon |
| Sunday, August 11 | Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin | Triathlon* |
| Sunday, August 18 | Seattle, Washington | Triathlon* |
| Sunday, August 18 | Columbia, Maryland | Triathlon |
| Saturday, August 24 | Cherry Creek, Colorado | Triathlon |
| Sunday, September 8 | Sandy Hook, New Jersey | Triathlon* |
| Sunday, September 8 | Rocky Gap, Maryland | Triathlon |
| Sunday, September 22 | Bloomington, Minnesota | Duathlon |
| Saturday, October 26 | Lake Las Vegas, Nevada | Triathlon – Sprint & International |
| Sunday, December 8 | Del Mar, California | 10K & 5K Run/Walk |
| Sunday, December 15 | Fountain Hills, Arizona | 10 Mile & 5K Run/Walk |
*New to Iron Girl for 2013
Registration for the new events will open in March 2013. All other events are either open, sold out or will be opening in the spring.
