2008 Ford Ironman Arizona
November 20, 2008 - November 24, 2008
Looking for a perfect late season Ironman race? The CEO Challenge at Ford Ironman Arizona is for you. Taking place in beautiful Tempe, Arizona, this November race will be a great way to cap off your season.
What's Included in the Program
- Guaranteed entry to the November 23 Ford Ironman Arizona
- Five day / four nights, first-class accommodation at the beautiful Mission Palms, 1/2 block from the race site and transition area - http://www.missionpalms.com/
- Exclusive Dinner with the Pros on Thursday night, other group meals, and CEO Awards Brunch on Monday
- Four VIP access passes, including invitations to private functions and access to the VIP tent at the finish line for food and beverages on race day
- Ship fully assembled bikes to and from the race via Tri-Bike Transport (pending availability in each area)
- Race-day guides who will ensure the guests of each CEO gain access to the best places to see you on race day as many times as possible, including positioning in the finish chute to put the medal on you as you come across the line
- Customized ZOOT racing uniform, and CEO Ironman Challenge apparel
- A number of social functions, meals, and special receptions that will allow you to network with other CEOs that share the same passion as you, plus may be able to fill a business need that you have
- Athlete check-in with the Pros, special low numbers, special bike rack locations, and lots of special treatment
- 15% of net proceeds will be donated to the Blazeman Foundation on behalf of each competitor
- A biography on each CEO, and your company, will be featured on the CEO Challenges web site, and in a printed program circulated at the event
Event Schedule
Thursday, November 20
- Arrival in Tempe
- CEO Challenge Welcome Reception and dinner with the Pros
Friday, November 21
- VIP Race Registration and kit pick-up -- pick up packets with the Pro Liason
- Pick up bikes from Tri-Bike Transport trucks
- CEO Challenge Course Orientation
- Group lunch
- Ironman Welcome Dinner
Saturday, November 22
- Breakfast - CEOs and guests
- Spectator race-day viewing strategy meeting
- Athletes Q&A - get answers to your questions from the experts
- Bike and Gear check-in
- Ironman VIP program activity in the evening
Sunday, November 23 - RACE DAY!-
- 7am start
- All Day VIP tent for spectators
Monday, November 24
- CEO Awards Breakfast
- Drop bikes off at Tri-Bike Transport
- Ironman Awards Brunch
- Hawaii registration and roll-down
- Afternoon departure
Event Costs
- Entry Fee: $5,000 USD includes 4 people for 5 days / 4 nights, and 4 VIP passes
- Guest Fee: $650 USD For each additional guest staying in your room - includes VIP pass
- Possible Credit: $-500 USD Already have your race entry to Ironman Arizona
- Possible Credit: $-1,150 USD Don't require room at the Mission Palms
Eligibility
Open to the CEO, Owner, or President of companies with at least $2.5 million in annual gross revenue (C-Suite Executives of companies with at least $5 million are also invited to take part)
Event Participants
How to Enter
Register for this event using our Registration Form
15% of net proceeds from this CEO Challenge event are donated to the Blazeman Foundation, a multi-sport movement to end Lou Geirg's disease . Click the logo to find out more about this very worthy cause. http://www.waronals.com














