Previewing Ironman 70.3 St. George

On Saturday May 4, Ironman 70.3 St. George has the makings of featuring the most exciting racing we’ve seen so far this season.

With the race being changed from a full (won by Ben Hoffman and Meredith Kessler last year) to a half Ironman distance event, it now also hosts the 2013 U.S. Pro Championship.

Close to 3000 competitors from 21 different countries will toe the start line, with the United States stocking up the race with 93% of the field with 2696 participants.

The 2013 U.S. Pro Championship at Ironman 70.3 St. George offers a $75,000 professional prize purse and 75 age group qualifying slots for the 2013 Ironman 70.3 World Championship, taking place at Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, Nevada, on September 8, 2013.

Americans Ben Hoffman and Meredith Kessler, winners of the full distance event last year, are back to try and win again in Utah. A crew of Canadians will be there to mix it up with the stacked field, they are bolded in the list below.

Ironman.com will have live coverage featuring commentary from Craig Alexander.

Pro Men

Pro Women