Ironman Kansas 70.3 : Official Thread (Page 3)

I've got ya covered!! We've got an awesome french press that makes kick-a$$ coffee that will have you zippin' around, ready to race! It's so hearty, you almost don't need breakfast

We are camping. I just reserved 2 spots yesterday.

I hope to be living in Lawrence by then.... So no camping for me... even If im not living over there still no camping... just drive over from Kansas City

I'm hoping to camp.  I'd like to get a spot right along the run route. 

I just posted this on the site...I thought I would fill you in...


IMKS 70.3 Camping info coming February 13th!

All registered athletes will receive an email with camping reservation instructions on February 13th.

Ironman 70.3 Kansas is one of the rare Ironman events where athletes can can camp at Transition! Yes, that is right you will be able to camp within 200 yards of Transition and the Finish Line!

Ironman 70.3 Kansas will send out a registration link along with camping instructions and weekend festivities. In 2009, all race activities will occur at the race site! Athlete Expo, Packet Pickup,Live Music, Saturday 5K/10K Road Race and more!

These campsites are limited and will go fast so don't delay. The campsites are attractive options for athletes that don't plan on camping as well...it give athletes a reserved parking space along with a homebase for family and friends.

All proceeds from the campsites will go directly back to the Clinton Park Beautification Fund.

Check your inbox for the email at 1:00 pm CST.
Campsite reservations will only be able to be made through the link.

I'm probably going to camp as well.  I also don't sleep well the night before an event.  Plus, I don't want to deal with traffic that morning.

..ah ha! so you are the one that reserved right next to the finish line!!! (maybe..maybe not

..do you mind if we steal some Electricity from you

Caution you may be surrounded by the IMKS crew!

Which campground is it? Are the prices going to be the same as if we reserved through DNR? How many tents per site? Thanks

The prices are going to be minimal.
$25 for regular campsites. No electric.
$45 for electric premium campsites.

All money will go into a fund to make sure we triathletes leave the park better then when we found it

Last year I am proud to say that we installed over $25K of electric services to the park. It's a pretty cool thing when we can leave permanent improvements to our hosting venues. All of the shelters out there now have electricity.

Perhaps I am missing something.  .but if someone wants a campsite, do they have to wait till Ryan sends out the email?  I mean as one fellow triathlete on here did, why not go ahead and reserve a spot today?  Why wait till the email? 

The campsites are all reserved for the race.

Please everyone do not start calling the Park. We are guests of the park We are trying to mimimize the "pain in the a**" factor that these events put on Park staff.

The last thing they want is 1800 athletes calling the park trying to go around the system. They will refer you to us.

The athlete that reserved the two spots on here should not have been allowed to do so...no huge deal though.

I can hold off

I do need to know how many tents are allowed on each site, so I know how many sites to reserve. We have somewhere between 10 and 15 people, and will have all the accompanying vehicles and tents, so would 3 sites be enough?

Two tents will be available on each site.

2 cars are allowed for each site.

I think you would be fine with 2 or 3 side-by-side sites.

CAMPING IS NOW OPEN!!!

Athletes,
Ironman 70.3 Kansas is one of the rare races that offers reserved camping and tailgating areas directly surrounding the finish line! Athletes will be able to camp and tailgate all weekend around the Athlete Expo and Transition!
Roll out of bed into transition!

These campsites are attractive for athletes and spectators even if you do not plan on camping. The parking and tailgating possibilities offer convenience for spectators. It gives spectators a “home base” close to the action.
All camping reservations will come with 2 reserved parking passes.

Premium Campsite: $85 (includes Friday, Saturday, Sunday) (2 nights, 3 days)
• RV Hookup with Electricity and Water.
• 300 yards or closer to the finish line. Located on the Run Course!
• Reserved Parking on race day morning! 2 parking passes included per campsite reservation.
• Bath House and shelters.


Standard Campsites: (includes Friday, Saturday, Sunday) (2 nights, 3 days)
• 300 yards or closer to the finish line. Located on the Run Course!
• 2 Parking Passes per reservation.
• Bath House and shelters.


***IMPORTANT***

***Athletes wishing to leave the park before 3 pm on June 14th (race day) should not reserve to camp within Campground #3. All traffic out of Campground #3 will be closed until the last runner is off of the run course***


More info and registration is here:
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1701215

Thanks,
Ironman 70.3 Kansas

Is there anyway to find out which site we have? I just registered for a site through active, but would like to arrive on thursday and stay at the same site for the entire weekend. I have to say, I'm a bit annoyed at this whole process.

Ummm.... How can I get more than 1 site together!?

Also, what if I want to stay Sunday night?
I only want 1 night for one of our sites!!

You will be able to get multiple sites together.
We will send out an email to all campers asking if certain parties want to be together...from there campsites will be assigned.

It is all pretty flexible.
Sunday night accomodations can be arranged once you get to the park thru the park...most likely they will not charge you since we have the park for the entire weekend but I would check in with them at the Ranger station upon arrival. They are great to work with so either way it shouldn't be an issue.

Can't do just one night reservation.

Thanks.

Also, the e-mail never came to tell us to register- I only found out by finding this thread!

Have you been getting other emails...we use whatever is in our database...???

Thanks Ryan! I'll just do them all individually then, no problem

Nope. Maybe I should check to make sure I'm registered?!

I got 4 sites though- BT is set!

Myself and Jeff417 have campsites along the route!