St. George Preparing For The
Intermountain Healthcare
St. George IRONMAN 70.3
North American Championship
MAY 1st, 2021
In a press release issued yesterday, IRONMAN organizers are seeking Dozens of volunteers to help make the first race in two years a success…
St. George, Utah (April 2021) – As the first race in two years approaches, volunteers are needed for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 St. George North American Championship on May 1. Over 2,700 competitors will converge among the red rock vistas, blue sky, and sunshine of Greater Zion to compete for the North American title.
It’s the volunteers that make the race experience magical according to Colby Neilson, Director of Volunteers for the race. “Athletes have voted this race in the top 10 worldwide the past few years, and that has a lot to do with this community and the volunteers that make the experience great. The volunteer-to-athlete ratio is nearly one-to-one which says a lot about the spirit of volunteerism in our community.”
Neilson is on a mission, as he is every year at this time, to recruit volunteers for the race. “2021 is going to be a special year with two races scheduled. These events are only possible because of the incredible volunteers that show up ready to serve each year. We are looking for all who want to have an incredible experience and be a part of something special in 2021.”
Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, IRONMAN safety protocols are in place to ensure athletes and volunteers have a good and protected experience.
Volunteers can sign up at https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/ or by emailing Neilson at imstgeorge@ironmanvolunteers.com. Dozens of positions are available with only a couple of weeks to gather all that are needed to deliver a world-class race.
St. George has gathered worldwide attention after being selected to host the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. “Being chosen for the World Championships is a testament to the incredible community and the volunteers that we have every year without fail,” said Kevin Lewis, Director of the Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office. The World Championship race will take place in the fall so for now, Nelson is focused on first filling volunteer spots for this race before turning his attention to the September event.
This year, over 100 professional athletes and 2,700 competitors from all over the world are expected to test their skills in what is quickly becoming known as the land of endurance.
For More Information:
For more information, please visit GreaterZion.com
For more information on the St. George IRONMAN, visit:
https://www.ironman.com/im703-st-george and www.facebook.com/IMStGeorge
Contact Colby at 435-632-2454 for information about IRONMAN Foundation funds available to groups who volunteer.
Volunteers can sign-up by emailing imstgeorge@ironmanvolunteers.com
About IRONMAN
As part of Wanda Sports Holdings, the IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series®, Iron Girl®, IRONKIDS®, International Triathlon Union World Triathlon Series races, road cycling events including the UCI Velothon® Series, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, premier marathons including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, trail running like Ultra-Trail Australia™, and other multisport races. IRONMAN’s events, together with all other Wanda Sports Holdings events, provide more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. The iconic IRONMAN® Series of events is the largest participation sports platform in the world. Since the inception of the IRONMAN® brand in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines at the world’s most challenging endurance races. Beginning as a single race, IRONMAN has grown to become a global sensation with more than 230 events across 53 countries. For more information, visit www.ironman.com.
