Average yearly HH income for Ironman entrant: $161,000
Estimated value of bicycles in transition area: $2 million
5 men are attempting Ironman Louisville who are ages 70 - 76
Water - supplied by Louisville Water Company:
Bike Course: 42,240 bottles (24 oz) That's 14 per athlete
Run Course: 37,000 bottles (34 oz) That's 12 per athlete
Finish Line: 9,000 bottles (500ml)
Police: 625 different police shifts for the race, just in Louisville, not counting Oldham County (no wonder the IM entry fee was $550!!)
Total Volunteers: 2,600
Including:
60 for body marking
35 in kayaks on swim course
100 other swim monitors
30 assisting with gearbags
60 in changing tents
75 per bike course aid station
30 motorcycle volunteers
100 bike "catchers" in transition area
50 per aid station on run course
100 at finish line
5 vans on the bike course picking up non-finishers
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