XC Benefits for Ironman Lake Placid Include:

• Guaranteed entry into the 2012 Ironman Lake Placid

• The opportunity to win one of multiple coveted slots to the 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii LEARN MORE

• Five day/four night accommodations at The Whiteface Lodge (Deluxe One Bedroom Suite w/full kitchen)

• Four VIP passes (includes race day, pre- and post-race functions)

• Sixteen Week Ironman Training Program developed by Official Coach of Ironman Troy Jacobson (to include DVDs, webinars and discounts on personal coaching upgrades)

Additional On-Site Benefits Include:

• 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 (for athletes and families)

• Ironman XC Breakfast, Strategy Session and Course Overview Clinic with Ironman Pros

• 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)

• VIP passes to the Ski Jump Reception (for athletes and families)

• VIP passes to the Beach House Center for race day VIP Breakfast (for families)

• Race day VIP Tent & Finish Line passes (for athletes and families)

• Exclusive finish line access to award finisher medal

• Ironman XC Awards Breakfast (for athletes and families)

• Ironman XC Awards

• Ironman XC Apparel

COST: $7,200 USD

SWIM (2.4 Miles):

The two-loop swim takes place in the calm, pristine waters of Mirror Lake, located in downtown Lake Placid. Water temperatures are typically near 70 F.

BIKE (112 Miles):

Among the most challenging on the Ironman circuit, the two-loop course weaves its way through the hills surrounding the Adirondacks and features long, steady climbs and downhill descents.  The base of Whiteface Mountain marks the beginning of an unrelenting 11-mile climb. Cyclists must tackle four back-to-back climbs (nicknamed Baby, Brother, Mama and Papa Bear) before they arrive in downtown Lake Placid to transition located in the famed speed skating oval.

RUN (26.2 Miles):

The challenging two-loop run course leads athletes through the city center four times. Runners head past the famed Olympic Ski Jumps, down to the turnaround on scenic River Road, back up to the turnaround on the shores of Mirror Lake and into the Olympic Oval toward the finish line.