WELCOME WHAT S NEXT Thank you for being a part of our 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 VIP Program at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas. 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 & Kristen Riker IRONMAN VIP Services Coordinators PRE-RACE (4.24-25.2015) Prior to race day you may 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. RACE DAY (4.26.2015) 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!
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 Coordinators Laura.bowerman@ironman.com Kristen.riker@ironman.com (813) 868-5923 Please use email as the primary contact method during race week. Where To Follow Online Event Website: ironman.com/texas70.3 Athlete Tracking: ironman.com/coverage facebook.com/ironman70.3texas twitter.com/ironmantri / #IM703Texas 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 and Race Location: Moody Gardens Parking Lot 1 Hope Blvd. Galveston, TX 77554 Parking Parking is available at the Moody Gardens Convention Center parking deck and the main parking lot. Notes During credential and wristband check-in, please reference the maps with VIP Services to see best crosswalks for accessing the VIP Finish Line tent as well as information for race day parking.
RACE WEEK SCHEDULE FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 VIP Credential Pick-up 12:00 PM 7:00 PM VIP Services in IRONMAN Village SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 VIP Credential Pick-up 9:00 AM 4:00 PM VIP Services in IRONMAN Village SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 - RACE DAY VIP Credential Pick-up 7:00 AM 2:00 PM VIP Services at Swim Exit/ Finish Line VIP Swim Exit Viewing 7:00 AM 9:30 AM VIP Services at Swim Start/ Transition VIP Finish Line Service 9:30 AM 4:00 PM VIP Finish Line Tent - Watch the athletes cross the finish line with lunch. MOMENTS TO WATCH Please note all times are based on cutoff times and could change Swim Start 7:00 AM Swim Start First Swimmer Out of Water 7:22 AM VIP Services at Swim Exit Last Swimmer Out of Water 9:26 AM VIP Services at Swim Exit First Rider into Transition 9:15 AM Transition Last Rider into Transition 1:46 PM Transition First Finisher Expected 10:45 AM VIP Services at the Finish Line Last Finisher Expected 4:46 PM VIP Services at the Finish Line Awards (Pending Final Finisher) & IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Rolldown 4:00 PM Outside Transition
SWIM WAVES SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2015 1 7:00 FL Orange Pro Men 2 7:04 FL Pink Pro Women 3 7:08 Purple W 45-49, W 55+ 4 7:12 Blue M 30-34 (A-K) 5 7:16 Orange M 30-34 (L-Z) 6 7:20 Lt Pink W 40-44 7 7:24 Red M 40-44 A-F 8 7:28 Lt Blue M 40-44 G-O 9 7:32 Silver M 40-44 P-Z 10 7:36 Yellow W 25-29, W 50-54 11 7:40 FL Orange M 25-29 12 7:44 White M 55+ 13 7:48 FL Pink W 35-39 14 7:52 FL Green M 35-39 (A-K) 15 7:56 Orange M 35-39 (L-Z) 16 8:00 Blue M 45-49 (A-K) 17 8:04 Red M 45-49 (L-Z) 18 8:08 Lt Pink W 18-24, W 30-34 19 8:12 FL Yellow M 50-54 20 8:16 Purple M 18-24, Relays
VIP HOSPITALITY MAPS 1 1. VIP Swim Exit Viewing location on race day witness the athletes finishing their 1.2 mile swim! 2. VIP Finish Line Tent location on race day enjoy lunch and watch the athletes cross the finish line! 2
RACE COURSE MAPS Swim The swim will begin at Moody Gardens beautiful white sand Palm Beach and finish next to the majestic Colonel Paddlewheel boat. The 1.2 mile saltwater swim takes place in the protected Offats Bayou. VIP Viewing Locations
RACE COURSE MAPS Bike The flat, yet windy one loop, out-and-back course runs along the Gulf Coast of Texas. Athletes head out of Moody Gardens and bike along the Seawall and hug the Texas coastline, heading south to the end of Galveston Island. Next, athletes will cross over the San Luis Pass onto the mainland, through undeveloped coastline, before turning around and returning to Moody Gardens.
RACE COURSE MAPS Run The three-loop run course takes athletes through Moody Gardens, along Offats bayou and Palm Beach, before finishing near the Discovery Pyramid..