2008 Ironman France, Nice

2008 Ironman France, Nice

2008 Ironman France, Nice

June 20, 2008 - June 24, 2008

The French Riviera is the PERFECT location for the European CEO Ironman Challenge. You and your family / guests will love all the amenities that come with doing a race on the Cote d'Azur, including shopping, sight-seeing, and sunbathing.

Swim in the crystal blue Mediterranean, bike through thousand-year-old villages in the Maritime Alps, and run along the world-famous Promenade des Anglais!

And, new this year, AIG Private Client Group will host the CEO Awards Brunch on a private yacht, including a cruise to Monaco for all CEOs and their guests!

If you are looking to do an Ironman in a European location, on a spectacular course, then this is the race for you!

 

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What's Included in the Program

 

  • Four nights luxury accommodation at the Hotel Boscolo Plaza, directly across from the Expo and race site, and steps from the Promenade des Anglais and the beach on the magnificent French Riviera (NOTE: The hotel is SOLD OUT - the entry fee has been reduced to reflect that rooms are not included).

  • Guaranteed entry into Ironman France, even though the race is sold out to general entry (http://www.ironmanfrance.com/)

  • European CEOs have the opportunity to compete for the title of The Fittest CEO in Europe (note that the event is open to any CEO from any Country - not just Europe)

  • At least one (1) 2008 CEO Ironman World Championship slots - (two slots if more than 15 CEOs are entered)

    • Includes the opportunity to compete at the Ford Ironman World Championship in Hawaii for the title of Fittest CEO in the World®!

  • AIG Awards Brunch aboard the AIG private yacht, including cruise to Monaco
  • Coaching program provided by Simon Lessing's Boulder Coaching

    • Includes the opportunity to receive personal coaching by 5-time World Champion Simon Lessing (USA), or 9-time British Champion Richard Allen (UK)

  • Awards presented to the top CEOs in four categories:

    • Female

    • Male, over 50

    • 40 - 49

    • 39 and under

  • Bilingual hosts that will pick up participants from the airport, and be dedicated to looking after CEOs and guests while in Nice

  • Option for a helicopter tour of the bike course (June 21)
  • Two adult full access VIP passes, including the VIP tent at the finish line

    • Includes specially designed gift bags and welcome gifts

  • Race-day guides will ensure guests gain access to private viewing areas and the best places to see competitors throughout race day, plus one guest will have the opportunity to meet the CEO at the finish line with the finisher's medal!

  • Custom designed CEO Challenge Zoot racing uniform and training apparel

  • CEO Ironman Challenge / Zoot Z-Pack Triathlon training sport bag, loaded with men's and women's apparel and many other gifts
  • A number of social functions, meals, and special receptions giving CEOs the opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow competitors, including:

    • CEO Welcome Reception and Dinner with the Pros on Friday night

    • Spectator and race-day strategy breakfast on Saturday

    • CEO Awards Brunch on Monday aboard the AIG Yacht

    • VIP seating for the Ironman Awards Dinner

  • Line-ups and hassles will be eliminated, as CEOs will check-in for the race with the Pros, and be given preferential bike rack location and other special status at the race

  • A bike mechanic will be on hand to help with build-up and packing of bicycles

  • A photographer will capture all the CEO Challenge action, and provide copies of pictures

  • 20% of net proceeds will be donated as a charity contribution to the Blazeman Foundation on behalf of each CEO participant

  • Corporate exposure through a biography on each CEO that will be published on the http://www.ceochallenges.com/ web site, and circulated to the media in a printed program

THE ALL-INCLUSIVE COST FOR THIS PROGRAM IS €3650- ($5,800 USD as of Apr '08)

 


Event Costs

  • Entry Fee: $5,800 USD Race entry, 2 VIP passes, etc. (€3650 = approx. $5,800 USD)
  • Guest Fee: $750 USD Full weekend VIP pass, special meals, and apparel
  • Optional Cost: $500 USD Extra RACE DAY ONLY adult VIP pass
  • Optional Cost: $250 USD Extra RACE DAY ONLY children VIP pass
  • Optional Cost: $500 USD Pre-race helicopter tour of bike course

Eligibility

Open to the CEO, Owner, or President of companies with at least €1 million in annual gross revenue (C-Suite Executives of companies with at least €3 million are also invited to take part)


How to Enter

Register for this event using our Registration Form


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