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2 WELCOME WHAT S NEXT Thank you for being a part of our 2015 IRONMAN VIP Program at IRONMAN Wisconsin. This Information Guide will prepare you for your spectating experience, equipping you with VIP locations, schedules, and more. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns. Sincerely, Kristen Riker IRONMAN VIP Services Coordinator PRE-RACE ( ) Prior to race day you may visit the VIP Services booth located in IRONMAN Village (address on page 3) to pick up your VIP wristband for race day entry. Once you have received your credentials, we encourage you to enjoy IRONMAN Village and familiarize yourself with this guide for easier spectating on race day. RACE DAY ( ) VIP wristbands will be required for all guests and will be available for pickup on race day at the VIP Viewing locations. Please note that the VIP pass is only intended for the single person that has the pass reserved in his or her name. We look forward to seeing you at the event! 2

3 RACE WEEK INFO Each event is unique, so please note any instructions for easier navigation for planning and convenience. Your VIP Contact Kristen Riker VIP Services Coordinator (813) Stefan Scheuermann (727) Where To Follow Online Event Website: ironman.com/wisconsin Athlete Tracking: ironman.com/coverage facebook.com/ironmanwisconsin twitter.com/ironmantri / #IMWisconsin Please use as the primary contact method during race week. instagram.com/ironmantri pinterest.com/ironmantri VIP Services Locations Please see schedule on page 4 for scheduled activity times at each of the following venues: IRONMAN Village for VIP Credential Pick-up Monona Terrace 1 John Nolan Drive Madison, WI VIP Swim Viewing Monona Terrace Rooftop Lake Vista Area VIP Shuttle to Verona Bike Viewing Corner of W Wilson Street and S Carroll Street VIP Shuttle from Verona Corner of N Jefferson and Silent Street in Verona VIP Finish Line Viewing 200 Block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Madison, WI Parking There is limited parking available downtown in public ramps and on the streets on race day and no race day parking available at the Monona Terrace. Parking is available at Alliant Energy Center - cost $6.00 (USD). Free shuttles will be available from the Alliant Energy Center for athletes and spectators that will run continuously from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. The drop off and pick-up downtown is about 1 block from the finish line and the Monona Terrace. Hospitality & Bike Course Shuttles Join us for swim start viewing at Monona Terrace, Breakfast In the Finish Line VIP Tent provided by McDonald s throughout the morning, Firehouse Subs on the bike course, and dinner served in the Finish Line VIP Tent from Madison, WI s own Blupihies Restaurant. Bike course shuttle info, pg.6 3

4 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 VIP Credential Pick-up 9:00 AM 5:00 PM VIP Services in IRONMAN Village FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 VIP Credential Pick-up 9:00 AM 5:00 PM VIP Services in IRONMAN Village Welcome Banquet 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Monona Terrace Exhibition Hall SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 VIP Credential Pick-up 9:00 AM 5:00 PM VIP Services in IRONMAN Village SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, RACE DAY VIP Breakfast, Swim Viewing, & Check-In VIP Coffee and Snacksprovided by McDonalds 6:00 AM 9:00 AM Monona Terrace Rooftop- Lake Vista Area 8:00 AM 11:00 AM VIP Services at the Finish Line VIP Shuttle Service Final VIP Shuttle from Verona 8:30 AM 2:00 PM Depart from corner of W Wilson Street & S Carroll Street to go to Verona Depart N Jefferson & Silent Street in Verona (begin boarding at 1:40pm) VIP Check-In & Finish Line Viewing 12:00 PM - midnight VIP Services at the Finish Line VIP Lunch Service 10:00 AM 1:30 PM VIP Services at Verona VIP Dinner Service 5:00 PM 8:00 PM VIP Services at the Finish Line MONDAY- SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 Awards and Arctic Ease Celebration Day Slot Allocation and Rolldown for 2015 IRONMAN World Championship 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Monona Terrace Ballroom A & B 11:00 AM Monona Terrace Ballroom A & B 4

5 MOMENTS TO WATCH Please note all times are based on cutoff times and could change Age Group Swim Start 7:00 AM VIP Services at Monona Terrace (Swim Start) First Swimmer Out of Water 7:35 AM Monona Terrace Last Swimmer Out of Water 9:20 AM Monona Terrace First Rider to Bike Out 7:40 AM Transition at Monona Terrace Parking Lot First Athlete through Verona 10:00 AM Verona Festival First Finisher Expected 3:30 PM VIP Services at the Finish Line Last Finisher Expected 12:00 AM VIP Services at the Finish Line 5

6 VIP HOSPITALITY MAPS 1. IRONMAN Village location for VIP Credential Pick-Up at Monona Terrace 2. VIP Swim Viewing location on race day at Monona Terrace Rooftop witness the start of the race with a starter breakfast and all the excitement surrounding the swim course! 3. VIP Finish Line Viewing location on race day enjoy fresh McDonalds s coffee and breakfast beginning at 8:00 AM. Dinner will also be available at this location as the athletes cross the finish line! 4. VIP Shuttle Pick Up Area- The VIP Shuttle will depart to Verona at 8:30 AM for bike course viewing and lunch provided by Firehouse Subs. The round trip to and from Verona is approximately one hour and the last VIP specific shuttle will depart Verona at approximately 1:40 PM. The shuttle will be doing a continuous loop to Verona

7 VIP HOSPITALITY MAPS 4. VIP Shuttle Pick Up Area- The last VIP shuttle will depart Verona to return downtown at approximately 1:40 PM. Shuttle service will be located at North Jefferson and Silent Street in Verona. 5. VIP Bike Course Viewing location on race day in Verona enjoy lunch and cheer on your athlete! 5 4 6

8 RACE COURSE MAPS Swim The one-loop mass swim start takes place in Lake Monona in downtown Madison. Spectators will have a panoramic view of the swim from the Monona Terrace, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Water temperature is typically around 70F. VIP Viewing Locations 7

9 RACE COURSE MAPS Bike The bike course takes riders 16 miles out of town before beginning two 40-mile loops in rural Dane County. These loops are extremely hilly, with many tough climbs and turns on each lap. Athletes get a lift as they pass through the renowned crowds at the festival in Verona. 8

10 RACE COURSE MAPS Run Spectator support on this run course is unparalleled. Athletes will complete two loops through downtown Madison, the University of Wisconsin campus, Camp Randall Stadium, State Street and the scenic path alongside Lake Mendota. The run course is quite challenging with multiple hills on each lap. 9

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