Ironman Executive Challenge

XC Benefits for Ford Ironman Arizona Include:

  • Guaranteed entry into 2010 Ford Ironman Arizona
  • The opportunity to win one of multiple coveted slots to the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii  LEARN MORE...
  • Five day/four night accommodations at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel and Conference Center
  • Four VIP passes (includes race day, pre- and post-race functions)

Ford Ironman Arizona

Additional On-Site Benefits Include:

Mission Palms

  • Bike transportation (Tri Bike Transport) OR unpacking, tuning and repacking of bike (if shipped by another method)
  • Special packet pick-up, registration and bike check-in
  • Low race numbers and special bike rack in transition
  • Ironman XC Welcome Reception
  • Ironman XC Breakfast, Strategy Session and Course Overview Clinic with Ironman Pros and Ironman Icons
  • Ironman XC Luncheon (for athletes and families)
  • Ironman XC race day guide (for families)
  • VIP seating at Welcome Dinner and Awards Banquet (for athletes and families)
  • Race day VIP Tent & Finish Line passes (for athletes and families)
  • Exclusive finish line access to award finisher medal
  • Ironman XC Awards Breakfast
  • Ironman XC participant awards
  • Ironman XC apparel

 

 

COST: $4,800 USD

 

 

 

Arizona Swim Arizona Bike Arizona Run

SWIM (2.4 Miles):

The single-loop swim begins with a deep-water start in man-made Tempe Town Lake.

The rectangular course will go just past Rural Road Bridge, turning north and then west all the way back under the Mill Ave. Bridges. 

Another turn south will lead the athlete to shore and transition at Tempe Beach Park. 

Wetsuits will be allowed, as water temperatures will range from the low- to mid-60s.

BIKE (112 Miles):

The relatively flat three-loop course heads out of Tempe and zig-zags out to the Beeline Highway, which gradually climbs approximately 10 miles through the Sonoran Desert to the turnaround just before Shea Boulevard.

As the course stretches out into the desert, the beautiful McDowell Mountains provide the scenery and spectators are replaced with red rock formations and cacti.

Athletes return to Tempe Beach Park to start their second and third laps.

RUN (26.2 Miles):

The three-loop run course is primarily flat with a few small rolling hills. 

The course winds its way around Tempe Town Lake and through beautiful, spectator-filled Papago Park. 

Athletes will cross numerous bridges, many with inclines from lake level to bridge deck.