The inaugural IRONMAN Barcelona will showcase a historic and culturally rich region of Spain. The village of Calella of the Barcelona-Maresme region, on Spain’s eastern coastline on the Mediterranean Sea,  hosts what promises to be one of the most spectacular IRONMAN race venues on the circuit.

While visiting Barcelona, there are endless activities and sights to see in this extraordinary region of the world. Exploring the exhilarating architecture of the countless World Heritage Protected buildings that span the Romanesque and Gothic and Modernisme eras will leave you breathless. The museums, cathedrals, markets, bazaars, shops and numerous walking tours will keep you busy by day, while the abundance of local and worldly culinary opportunities available will satisfy everyone’s tastes. Renowned for its beautiful beaches and lively nightlife, there’s something for athletes, family and fans alike at this destination event.

This race offers 50 slots to the IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Registration will open at 6 p.m. CEST, 12 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 16.

Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman/barcelona.aspx#ixzz31WIkdmZ7

Entry fees for 2014 IRONMAN Barcelona:

395 EUR through May 14, 2014
420 EUR May 15, 2014 through June 14, 2014
475 EUR from June 15 thereafter

Relay entry fees:
425 EUR through May 14, 2014
450 EUR May 15, through June 14, 2014
500 EUR from June 15 thereafter

Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman/barcelona/register.aspx#ixzz31WK0BAMJ

WITHDRAWAL – Rules & Conditions

If you are withdrawing from IRONMAN Barcelona, please note the following deadlines for your refund:

 * until 4 months prior to race day – June 5th 2014:

     50% refund of the entry fee

* until 2 months prior to race day – August 5th 2014:

     25% refund of the entry fee

* after 2 months to race day – August 6th 2014:

     no refund
 
Please note that all additional items purchased during registration will be refunded at 100% up until two months prior to the race unless where they have already been sent to the athlete.
 
IRONMAN Barcelona is excluded from the European Race Transfer Policy. Transfers are not possible. Transfers to another athlete or to next year’s race are in general not possible.

Originally from: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman/barcelona/register.aspx#ixzz31WK3rQ2G