IRONMAN VIP EXPERIENCE

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2 WELCOME WHAT S NEXT Thank you for being a part of our 2015 IRONMAN VIP Program at the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN North American Championship Texas presented by Waste Management. 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, Laura Bowerman IRONMAN VIP Services Coordinator PRE-RACE ( ) Prior to race day, visit the VIP Services tent 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. On Thursday evening, attend the Welcome Banquet. 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. The VIP Finish Line area is located in the heart of bustling downtown, just over 1 mile from the VIP Swim Start location and Swim Exit Viewing. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

3 RACEWEEK INFO Each event is unique, so please note any instructions for easier navigation for planning and convenience. Your VIP Contacts Laura Bowerman & Kristen Riker VIP Services Coordinator (813) Please use as the primary contact method during race week. Where To Follow Online Event Website: ironman.com/texas Athlete Tracking: ironman.com/coverage facebook.com/ironmantexas twitter.com/ironmantri / #IMTX 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 and Finish Line Waterway Parking Lot Intersection of Waterway Ave. and Timberloch Pl The Woodlands, TX Welcome & Awards Banquets Waterway Marriott 1601 Lake Robbins Drive The Woodlands, TX VIP Swim Finish Viewing & Breakfast Boardwalk at Town Center 2203 Riva Row The Woodlands, TX Parking All athletes and spectators can park in the parking garages around Lake Robbins Drive and Waterway. All red zones and handicapped parking spaces will be enforced. Do not park next to the movie theatre-they will tow. Notes Swim Start is located in North Shore Park. VIP viewing of the swim exit along with breakfast will be available at the Club Room at the Boardwalk at Town Center on the opposite side of the waterway from Town Green Park (transition). The Finish Line is located in the heart of bustling downtown.

4 RACE WEEK SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 VIP Credential Pick-up 9:00 AM 5:00 PM VIP Services in IRONMAN Village THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 VIP Credential Pick-up 9:00 AM 3:30 PM VIP Services in IRONMAN Village Welcome Banquet 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Marriott Hotel FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 VIP Credential Pick-up 9:00 AM 5:00 PM VIP Services in IRONMAN Village SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 RACE DAY VIP Credential Pick-up All times below All VIP Services locations below VIP Swim Start Viewing 6:00 AM 7:15 AM VIP Services at Swim Start VIP Swim Exit Viewing & Breakfast 7:00 AM 10:00 AM VIP Services at Club Room VIP Reserved Lunch 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Americas Woodlands VIP Finish Line Services 11:00 AM 12:00 AM VIP Finish Line Tent SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 Awards & Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Program Starts 2015 IRONMAN World Championship Slot Allocation and Rolldown Ceremony 11:30 AM Marriott Hotel 1:30 PM Marriott Hotel

5 MOMENTS TO WATCH Please note all times are based on cutoff times and could change Pro Swim Start 6:25 AM VIP Services at Swim Start Age Group Rolling Swim Start 6:40 AM VIP Services at Swim Start First Athlete out of Transition 7:05 AM Towne Green Park Last Athlete out of Transition 9:20 AM Towne Green Park First Rider Expected at 59.2 mi 9:27 AM Bike Course 2562/2819 intersection Last Rider Expected at 59.2 mi 1:39 PM Bike Course 2562/2819 intersection First Runner out of Transition 11:40 AM Transition at Towne Green Park First Runner at 9.3 mi 12:38 PM 2 nd Lap GE Parking Lot First Runner at 17 mi 1:31 PM 3 rd Lap On Waterway Behind Pavilion First Finisher Expected 2:21 PM VIP Services at the Finish Line Last Rider out of Transition 5:35 PM Transition at Towne Green Park Last Runner at 9.3 mi 7:53 PM 2 nd Lap GE Parking Lot Last Runner at 17 mi 9:46 PM 3 rd Lap On Waterway Behind Pavilion Last Finisher Expected 11:58 PM VIP Services at the Finish Line

6 SPECIAL OFFER Fine Tune Your Performance Push your athletic performance to new heights by better understanding how your most valuable piece of equipment your body works. The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute delivers a suite of performance testing and improvement services to help you train and compete at your highest potential. You only need to supply your willpower. Receive 25% off all individual performance testing and improvement services and 10% off all triathlete packages booked by August 31, 2015 and scheduled by December 31, For more information, visit To schedule, call and mention code IRONMAN VIP.

7 VIP HOSPITALITY MAPS 1 1. VIP Swim Start Viewing location on race day witness the all the excitement in the rolling start at North Shore Park! 2. VIP Swim Exit Viewing enjoy breakfast at the Boardwalk at Town Center Club Room and an elevated view across the waterway! 2 The Club Room for VIP breakfast is located under apartment 1206 as indicated by pin 2. Directions: From I-45 Exit at Woodlands Parkway and head west to Grogans Mill and turn right. Proceed through Timberloch and turn right on Riva Row. Park on the street. Look for a fountain on the left side this will be the same side as the Club Room. Proceed walking inside the building toward the Waterway.

8 VIP HOSPITALITY MAPS 1. VIP Finish Line Tent witness the excitement as athletes complete their journey! Americas is nearby for the VIP lunch. 2. Waterway Marriott Attend the Welcome Banquet and Awards Banquet here. 3. IRONMAN Village Pick up VIP credentials here

9 RACE COURSE MAPS Swim The 2.4 mile point-to-point swim with a rolling start takes place in Lake Woodlands. Athletes will enter the water at North Shore Park and finish at Town Green Park, which will serve as the transition area. Watch the athletes as they finish the swim and exit to transition from the VIP area that overlooks the Waterway. VIP Viewing Locations

10 RACE COURSE MAPS Bike The one loop bike course takes athletes west through The Woodlands before heading north to the scenic, rolling farmland of east Texas. After passing through the National Forest, athletes will head back towards The Woodlands. The course is mostly flat but features some rolling hills.

11 RACE COURSE MAPS Run The 26.2 mile run is a 3 loop course that takes place entirely within The Woodlands and concludes with a spectacular finish on Waterway Ave. The VIP Finish Line Tent will be on the west side of Waterway Ave, the same side of the street as Americas. Enjoy VIP Lunch and Viewing at Americas!

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