Revised Steelhead Still a Great Show

The Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon succumbed to the forces of Mother Nature, requiring a format change that eliminated the swim, turning the triathlon into a duathlon. Race organizers were quick to assess Lake Michigan's choppy and ultimately unsafe conditions, and instead of a 1.2-mile swim, racers opened with a 2.1-mile run, with waves sent off every four minutes. Although not a typical format for most of the age-groupers there, participants handled the changes well and the crowd still enjoyed a great show from pros Chris Legh and Gina Kehr. Several talented age-groupers got their day in the sun as well. Read the story »

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Steelhead Set for Saturday

The beautiful thing about the expanding Ironman and Ironman 70.3 race series is that athletes and spectators are treated to some of the most spectacular pockets of the United States, as well as the world. This Saturday's Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon is no exception, showcasing a side of Southwest Michigan many perhaps haven't seen. The race wraps around the cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, both situated along Lake Michigan. Read the story »

Registration for 2008 Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon

The 2008 Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon will open on-line registration on Thursday, November 1 at www.active.com. The race will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Read the story »

Whirlpool Steelhead Ironman 70.3 Results

Kyle Guembel and Andrea Fisher were the top finishers at Saturday's Whirlpool Steelhead Ironman 70.3 race in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Read the story »

Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon

The 2007 Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon will take place this Saturday at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Read the story »

Preparing for Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3

Ironman 70.3 is a distance that is well within the grasp of many athletes and is a distance that can be completed several times within one racing season. Read the story »

Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon Registration

The 2007 Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon will officially start accepting entries on Monday, December 4th at www.SteelheadTriathlon.com. The event will take place on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at Jean Klock Park in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Read the story »

Registration Opens For Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon

The 2006 Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon will take place on Saturday, August 5th. On-Line Registration for the 2006 race is now open. Read the story »

About the Race

Qualifier for Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 The Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon will be a qualifying race for the 2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 Triathlon - 100 slots will be awarded to the top finishers for the championship in Clearwater, Florida in November. The Whirlpool Steelhead 70.3 Triathlon will be the only race in the Great Lakes region that will award slots to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

The point-to-point swim will be parallel and will flow in the direction of the lake current with the finish at Jean Klock Park.

The 56-mile bike course will take triathletes through the scenic northern Berrien and eastern Van Buren counties in southwest Michigan. This area is part of the Michigan "fruit belt" and includes numerous blueberry, strawberry and raspberry farms as well as vineyards and orchards. The course roadways are mostly asphalt, in good condition with some rolling hills throughout.

The 13.1-mile (half-marathon) run will take athletes from the transition area in Jean Klock Park through the City of Benton Harbor and along the St. Joseph River.

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2007 Ford Ironman World Championship 70.3 DVD
Relive the November 10, 2007 race with this DVD. Watch as Andy Potts, a highly decorated athlete with short-course success, sprinted to a first place 3:42:33 finish, while Australia�s Mirinda Carfrae broke the course record and claimed victory finishing at 4:07:25. In addition to the competitive professional field, more than 1,400 other triathletes ranging from 19 to 82 years old crossed the finish line, including Mark Rothbaum, manager of country music legend Willie Nelson, and Stacey Junio, who celebrated her recent weight loss in preparation for the event. $34.95 Available now.