IMG connects marketers with some of the world's most elite endurance sporting events through unique sponsorship opportunities. We provide a total event management solution, including sponsorship attainment, government funding, athlete acquisition, contractor and volunteer management.
IMG’s portfolio of events includes:
- Ironman Australia – The 2010 Ironman Australia Triathlon, to be held March 28 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, is recognized as one of the world's best and longest standing qualifying events for the Ford Ironman World Championship Triathlon World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. The event will draw 1,500 elite athletes from over 30 countries vying for one of 70 qualifying slots at the World Championships. Competitors have 17 hours to finish the race,which includes a 3.8km swim, 180.2km bike and a 42.2km run.
- Ironman Western Australia - The 2009 Ironman Western Australia Triathlon, now in its sixth year, will host 1,000 competitors on December 5 in Busselton, Western Australia. Athletes will vie for a chance to earn one of 40 qualifying spots for the the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. The race takes place in the "Capes" region of Australia and includes a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and a 42.2km run.
- Melbourne Marathon - On October 11, 2009, the Melbourne Marathon will host 20,000 competitors who will compete in four events: Melbourne Marathon (42.2km), Melbourne Half Marathon (21.1km), The Coffee Club 10km and the Asics 5km Run / Walk. Beginning on the hallowed turf of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the race course incorporates Melbourne landmarks like St. Kilda Road, Albert Park Lake and Fitzroy Street. Over $25,000 in prize money is available. The Marathon features an Expo, live entertainment and a range of food and merchandise outlets.
- Ironman 70.3 Geelong – The 2010 Ironman 70.3 Geelong, to be held February 7, is part of the Ironman 70.3 series and an official qualifier for the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship held in Clearwater, Florida in November 2010. The course includes a 1.9km swim, 90.1km bike and a 21.1km run. Nearly 1,400 athletes will compete for 50 qualifying slots for the 2010 World Championships. Since its inception in 2006, the Ironman 70.3 series has become the fastest growing triathlon series in the world. The Geelong race serves as the final race of the Australian Half Ironman series.
- Tour de Suisse - One of the most important road cycling races in the world, the Tour de Suisse is a premier cycling event on the UCI Pro Tour. One of Switerzland's biggest sporting events, the race attracts more than one million spectators who line the roads to watch 180 athletes cover 1500 kilometers in nine days.
The IMG advantage:
- Deep expertise in global sporting events
- Expert, end-to-end event management
- Global media reach
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