2010 IRONMAN ARIZONA
IRONMAN ARIZONA: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010
July 23, 2010 - Race entry slots for 2010 are sold out. Ground package service still available for those who are registered.

Entering its 5th year the Ford Ironman Arizona has quickly become a top-rated event as some of the world's best Ironman tri-athletes converge on Tempe. The transition area, swim course and expo are all very close together, and thanks to the three-loop bike and run courses, race day viewing is nothing short of spectacular.

Endurance Sports Travel will look after you in Tempe with a complete ground services package designed to make your Ironman experience enjoyable, successful and memorable.

Tempe Town Lake looks more like a river than a lake. It's relatively narrow, but is ready-made for a triathlon swim - spectators can follow the entire swim race by simply walking along the shore.

The three-loop bike course is surprisingly challenging thanks to the many rollers on the course that goes through the city of Tempe and in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community located Northeast of the city.

The run course here at Ironman Arizona is the highlight of the day for the competitors. A lot of the marathon runs alongside Tempe Town Lake. This has more-than-a-few upsides: the course is very spectator friendly, is cooler because of the proximity to the water, and is also quite scenic.


EST's Ground Package to Ironman Arizona includes:

Transfer from the airport to the hotel
Accommodation at the Comfort Suites (includes applicable taxes)
Breakfast each day
Daily local transportation service (rental cars are not necessary)
Transport to all race functions
EST hosts to assist you
Bike mechanic at the hotel with service included
CO2 Cartridges provided for race day
Course tours by van/bus
Easy swim, bike and run training sessions
Question and Answer session with Ken Glah
Hospitality area for non-competing EST clients
Transfer from the hotel to the airport

Extra service available - Complete bike unpack and assemble $50
Included in the package is the services of a mechanic but we ask that you unpack your bike and loosely assemble which means putting the wheels on, hand tighten the pedals, and bars. The mechanic will then tighten everything and make all needed adjustments to the gears and brakes. If you prefer to just hand your bike case to the mechanic he will unpack and completely assemble your bike for $50. If after the race you want the mechanic to disassemble and pack your bike this can also be done for a $50 charge

Please look through the site completely and then fill in the" REQUEST EVENT INFORMATION" form (Red Box- this is just a request form and does not obligate you to travel with us) and we will contact you to discuss your trip and answer your questions. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email us directly. 

(office) 1-610-399-4662

tywilliams@endurancesportstravel.com
kenglah@endurancesportstravel.com






 

Our group will be based at the Comfort Suites Airport Hotel in Tempe, Arizona

Comfort Suites Airport Hotel

The Comfort Suites Airport Hotel is conveniently located just five minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and is close to popular attractions like Arizona State University, Chase Field, America West Arena, Old Town Scottsdale and Tempe Town Lake. Additional popular attractions include Rio Salado Town Lake, downtown Phoenix, Rawhide, the Phoenix Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden. Guests of this Tempe hotel will enjoy many full-service amenities including free deluxe continental breakfast, free local calls, free weekday newspaper, free coffee, fitness center, outdoor pool and hot tub. There are a wide variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges located in the area. Many world-class golf courses are nearby. Each room has a King bed and a twin sleep sofa or 2 Queen beds and a twin sleep sofa.


* 3 night minimum required.

Services/Amenities in All Rooms:
Cable/Satellite TV
Flat Screen/Plasma TV
Free Local Calls
Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access
Hair Dryer
Individual A/C & Heat
Iron & Ironing Board
Microwave
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Refrigerator
Voice Mail




 

Air Travel

For this race we do a ground only package so please feel free to go online and arrange a flight that is best for you with regards to dates, flight itinerary and price. Once you do have your airfare arranged please email us your itinerary so we can properly arrange your transfers.

Auto


While in Tempe you will not need to rent a car as we will provide airport transfers and local transportation. We will do course tours of both the bike and run for those that want to see the courses.


We are happy to provide anyone looking for a rental car with a discount code.  This will help you in your rental and should be able to save you some money! Endurance Sports Travel has teamed up with Budget and Avis Rental Companies to provide you with a discount for any auto rental. If you would like to take advantage of our discounts you will need to book your rental car with either Budget or Avis.

Budget Discount Code: BCD # U226458

Avis Discount Code: AWD # X191488

Visa


Citizens of many countries do not need a Visa to enter the US. However it is best to check with the U.S State Department's website for information specific to your country.



 

While we do not have any prearranged day trips in or around Tempe, we have a number of suggestions that we would be happy to share with you. If you need any help with your preparation and planning we are glad to assist in any way we can.

Pre Race Trips

None arranged at this time...

Post Race Trips

None arranged at this time...


 

* The prices listed below are the total costs of our ground package per person per night. Please refer to the general information page for details on the ground package.

Comfort Suites Airport Tempe


Standard Room
Single- $180 per person per night
Double- $135 per person per night
Triple- $115 per person per night
Quad- $100 per person per night

Childrens Rates
0-6 Years of Age= free
7-15 Years of Age= $40 per child per night


IMPORTANT: The pricing page has been designed to provide you with a general idea of our ground package costs. Below we have provided a range that your ground package price should fall into. To get a specific quote based on your hotel choice, room type, number of guests and number of nights, please visit our registration request form. This registration request form does NOT obligate you to travel with us. It allows for you to price out a complete ground package to meet your needs and notifies us of your interest. Once you submit this request we will contact you to to further discuss your interest and secure your reservations.

 

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