Considered one of the most recognizable Ironman events in North America, Ironman Wisconsin 2013 – which takes place on 8 September 2013 – is now completely full.
General entry for Ironman Wisconsin 2013 presented by Trek filled in just nine hours back in September. Although, limited Ironman Foundation slots were available for the IM Wisconsin 2013 event – giving athletes the opportunity to combine philanthropy with their journey to become an Ironman – all Ironman Foundation slots have now been taken.
As the first Ironman World Championship qualifier every year, Ironman Wisconsin has always been an intense day for athletes vying for a championship slot, and typically leaves the nearly 45,000 spectators in complete suspense as they watch their loved ones cross the finish line.
“Ironman Wisconsin has proven over time to be a very challenging race,” said Race Director Ryan Richards. “The atmosphere surrounding the event and all the spectators bring out the best in the athletes and produce great results within the divisions.”
The popularity of the race became abundantly clear when the race filled in record time on the Monday following the race last year, and was confirmed this week when all the Ironman Foundation slots for the race also filled.
Since its inception in 2003, the Ironman Foundation has made philanthropic contributions of more than US$10 million to numerous non-profit beneficiaries worldwide. The Ironman Foundation is a US registered 501(c)(3) organisation and provides an opportunity for Ironman athletes to help those in the communities that support Ironman events. US residents who purchase Ironman Foundation slots will receive a tax-deduction in the amount of incremental registration price over general entry.
Athletes looking to compete in a North American Ironman race in 2013 still have a few options: Ironman Louisville remains open for general entries, while Ironman Foundation slots are still available at Memorial Hermann Ironman Texas, Ironman Mont Tremblant and Ironman Canada.
www.ironmanfoundation.org
www.ironmanwisconsin.com
