XC Benefits for Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas Include:

• Guaranteed entry into the 2012 Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas

• 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 AVIA The Woodlands (Lux Suite)

• 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)

• 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/Dinner (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)

• Race morning VIP breakfast & VIP viewing area for swim start  (for families)

• Race day VIP 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: $5,300 USD

SWIM (2.4 Miles):

The Swim takes place in Lake Woodlands.  Athletes will enter the water at Northshore Park and finish at Town Green Park, which will serve as the transition area. The water temperature is expected to be between 74 F and 81 F.

BIKE (112 Miles):

The one-loop bike course will take athletes west though The Woodlands before heading north to the scenic, rolling farmland of east Texas.

RUN (26.2 Miles):

The three loop run course takes place entirely within The Woodlands and concludes with a spectacular finish on Market Street.