Information for media representatives
In order to facilitate the coverage on the IRONMAN SWITZERLAND, we kindly ask reporters and other media professionals to read carefully the following information and to fill in the accreditation form.

During the IRONMAN SWITZERLAND the whole race course is accessible to reporters and photographers in the same way as to the spectators. This means that even without an accreditation, reporters and media professionals have the possibility to be close to the event, take impressive photos of the athletes and report directly on the IRONMAN SWITZERLAND.

For the access to the areas start, bike course (motorbike), transition zone and arrival, an accreditation is required. We thank you for your understanding that the accreditation may not be given to an unlimited number of persons for organizational reasons. It is in the athletes' interest that the access in the said areas requires a special accreditation.

An accreditation will only be given upon prior registration.

Information on the behaviour on the race courses

Swimming
− The press uses only the organizer's boats.

Cycling
− For the bike course, the press will take only the organizer's motorbikes.
− It is forbidden to drive on the race course by car to make a film or to take photos.

Behaviour of the photographs on the motorbikes
− In principle, the road traffic law applies. The drivers have to observe the regulations therein in each situation.
− Protective clothing such as long trousers and jacket as well as a helmet are mandatory! (the helmet may be obtained
   at the organizer's)
− It is forbidden to drive backwards on the motorbikes!
− It is forbidden to drive directly in front of or next to an athlete!
− The motorbike drivers have to depart from the athletes 100 metres before the food station and pass these zones
   on the direct way!
− The approach to the athletes is allowed again only after 100 metres.
− Driving in the transition area is forbidden! The access to the transition area is allowed only upon presentation of a
   respective accreditation (badge).

Arrival zone
− The access areas in the arrival zone are defined. Photographers have to stay kneeing or sitting on the press gallery.
− Reporters and media professionals have to stay on the press gallery.
− In case someone desires to talk to a certain athlete after arrival, he/she has to contact the chief media.

Instructions from referees, organization committee and race officials have to be complied with.

We're at your entire disposal for all questions to which you would like an answer prior to the opening of the Media Centre.

Frau Jennifer Ebling
+ 41 (0) 43 433 70 90
+ 41 (0) 79 341 82 89
media@ironman.ch