Dear Team Marv.n.Jo supporters…
Thank you so much for your support as we appreciate you taking the time from your busy schedule to be here with us for this historic moment! :-)
If you’ve received this link, it is because you are the crème de la crème of our world class support, and we are so elated and excited to know that we are able to count on you to make it to Ironman California 70.3 !
On that note, we would like to take this opportunity to share some pertinent info with you regarding the event. We suggest that you save or better yet...PRINT this website for future reference, as the event is now less than 2 weeks away.
RACE LOCATION
This event starts AND finishes at the same location on Harbor Drive South, in Oceanside. Click the map to get a better view, zoom in/out, get directions, GPS coordinates, etc.
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This is a NO OUTLET marina, similar to the Berkeley Marina. Therefore parking and traffic will be severely restricted. For more details on designated parking areas, shuttle service to the race, etc., Please refer to the info below from the official Ironman organization:
PRE RACE AND RACE DAY PARKING
- Take I-5 to Mission Avenue, go west on Mission and once you are across the Coast Highway and Cleveland Street, you will see parking lots on both sides of the street in the vicinity of the Oceanside Pier.
- Upon arriving on race morning you will be directed to one of these lots by city parking officers and race volunteers.
- Please follow their instructions as they will direct you to the closest parking space to the race start and transition area. Once these lots are full, you will be asked to use the surrounding surface streets.
- Athletes Only should park their vehicles and then ride their bicycles to the transition zone that is approximately 1 to 1.5 miles north of Mission on Pacific Street. We suggest that you pack all of your race gear in a backpack so that both hands are free to safely control your bicycle—make sure you have your helmet on!
- Note that timed and pay requirements for race day have been waived at the designated parking lots. Therefore, you can park in any designated parking space.
Please resist the temptation to park in a non-designated space, as illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed. All red-curb, non-marked space, and handicapped parking will be strictly enforced.
SHUTTLE BUS
A shuttle bus service from the parking areas is available for both spectators and athletes drop off and pick up on race day only, Saturday, April 4th from 5:00AM-9:00AM & 3:30PM-6:00PM
Locations:
LOT 1: The parking lot on the south side of the river at the corner of Pacific Street North and Breakwater Way. Please prepare for a ½ mile walk from this shuttle bus drop off point to the race start area at the Harbor. This lot will likely fill up first as it is closer, so GET THERE EARLY IF POSSIBLE.
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LOT 2: The northwest corner of Pacific Street and Mission (above the Oceanside Pier)
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
• There will be a designated tent at the event for information. The Information Booth serves as the information center throughout race week and on race day for spectators. Race information prior to and on race day will be available at the Information Booth.
• Spectator Viewing Guides, Ironman Programs, information about athletes on the course, dropouts, injuries, Lost and Found etc. will be available at the Information Booth.
• Personal messages will be posted, but we cannot guarantee delivery of all messages.
• The finish line area is a very congested and fast paced area. ABSOLUTELY NO FAMILY, CHILDREN, SPOUSES, FRIENDS, FANS, ETC. ARE ALLOWED INTO THE FINISH AREA.
Can't wait to see you all on race day, your presence really means a lot to us!!
Complete Race Day Info, Rules, Regulations, Schedule available here:
http://www.ironmancalifornia.com/2009IMCHAI.pdf
More info on Ironman, City of Oceanside, Weather, etc. is available here:
http://www.ironmancalifornia.com/
Questions?
Email us at marv.n.jo@gmail.com
Phone us at 408-921-4803
Marv.n.Jo
