IRONMAN 70.3 VIP EXPERIENCE 1

WHAT’S NEXT

PRE-RACE (11.6-7.2015)

Prior to race day you may visit the VIP 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 (11.8.2015)

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!

WELCOME

Thank you for being a part of our 2015 IRONMAN® 70.3 VIP Program at IRONMAN 70.3 Austin. 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,

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

Travis County Expo Center 7311 Farm to Market Rd 3177 Austin, TX 78724

• VIP Swim Start Viewing

Walter E. Long Park 6614 Blue Bluff Road Austin, TX 78724 • VIP Finish Line Area

Luedecke Arena at the Travis County Expo Center 7311 Farm to Market Rd 3177 Austin, TX 78724

RACE WEEK INFO

Each event is unique, so please note any instructions for easier navigation for planning and convenience.

Parking

Spectators can park at Travis County Expo Center and shuttle buses will take you to Walter E. Long Park. For Spectators: it is recommended to take the buses back to Travis County Expo Center after the swim start.

See pages 7 and 8 for shuttle information.

Where To Follow Online

Event Website: ironman.com/austin70.3

Athlete Tracking: ironman.com/coverage

pinterest.com/ironmantri

facebook.com/Ironman70.3austin twitter.com/ironmantri/ #IM703Austin

instagram.com/ironmantri

Your VIP Contact

Katie Sousa

VIP Services Coordinator

[email protected] P: (813) 868-5923

M: (727) 488-7723

Please use email as the primary contact method during race week.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2015

VIP Credential Pick-up 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM IRONMAN Village SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2015

VIP Credential Pick-up 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM IRONMAN Village SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 - RACE DAY

VIP Credential Pick-up 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM VIP Services at Swim Start VIP Swim Start Viewing

with Breakfast 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM VIP Services at Swim Start

VIP Finish Line Service 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM VIP Finish Line Tent - Watch the athletes cross the finish line

VIP Lunch 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM VIP Finish Line area

RACE WEEK SCHEDULE

Please note all times are based on cutoff times and could change

Swim Start 7:00 AM Lake Walter E. Long

First Swimmer Out of Water 7:22 AM VIP Services at Swim Exit Last Swimmer Out of Water 9:35 AM VIP Services at Swim Exit First Rider into Transition 2 9:25 AM Transition

Last Rider into Transition 2 1:55 PM Transition

First Finisher Expected 10:15 AM VIP Services at the Finish Line Last Finisher Expected 4:00 PM VIP Services at the Finish Line Awards (Pending Final Finisher) &

IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Rolldown

4:00 PM Lawn outside Luedecke Arena by T2

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015

1 7:00 FL Yellow Pro Men

2 7:02 FL Pink Pro Women; PC

3 7:05 Red Men 18-24; Men 55+

4 7:10 Orange Women 45+

5 7:15 Purple Men 50-54; Relays,

Collegiate

6 7:20 Blue Women 40-44

7 7:25 Yellow Men 45-49 (A-K)

8 7:30 FL Green Men 45-49 (L-Z)

9 7:35 LT Pink Men 40-44 (A-K)

10 7:40 FL Orange Men 40-44 (L-Z)

11 7:45 White Women 35-39

12 7:50 LT Blue Men 25-29 (A-K)

13 7:55 Silver Men 25-29 (L-Z)

14 8:00 FL Yellow Women 18-29

15 8:05 FL Pink Women 30-34

16 8:10 Red Men 30-34 (A-K)

17 8:15 Orange Men 30-34 (L-Z)

18 8:20 Purple Men 35-39 (A-K)

19 8:25 Blue Men 35-39 (L-Z)

VIP HOSPITALITY

MAPS

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IRONMAN Village and VIP Check-In – pick up your VIP packet at the Travis County Expo Center.

2.

VIP Swim Start Viewing location on race day with breakfast – witness the start of the race and all the excitement at Walter E. Long Park!

3.

VIP Finish Line Tent location on race day— enjoy lunch as you watch the athletes cross the finish line inside of Luedecke Arena.

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Buses

Parking

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SHUTTLE INFORMATION

VIP Viewing Locations

SHUTTLE INFORMATION

VIP Viewing Locations

RACE COURSE MAPS

Swim

Athletes will complete a 1.2 mile freshwater swim in Lake Walter E.

Long.

RACE COURSE MAPS

Bike

They will then bike a spectacular, scenic one-loop course through rolling

Texas farmlands. The athletes will pass sprawling ranches,

RACE COURSE MAPS

Run

Athletes will then complete a three-loop run course at Luedecke Arena.

The run meanders through Walter E. Long Park, along the shores of

Lake Walter E. Long and through the Travis County Expo Center

grounds, finishing inside Luedecke Arena.