Currently, applications are only being accepted from active-duty military and United States Military veterans. The IRONMAN Foundation will select 6-10 athletes per race to participate as a Gold Star Athlete.  Athletes will complete the 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and finish with the 13.1 run carrying the American flag.

2024 Operation Gold Star Schedule

• IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder- 6/8/2024 (Applications are closed)
• IRONMAN 70.3 Louisville- 8/18/2024 (Applications are closed)

• Opportunity to run with the American flag  
• Recognition at swim start & finish line 
• Invitation to IRONMAN Foundation events on-site and service projects (if applicable)
• IMF T- Shirt 
• IMF Hat 
• IMF Gold swim cap 
• IMF will provide the American Flag  
• Custom IMF Santini kit 
• Low bib number and bike racking with other TEAM IMF athletes  

• If selected, complete agreement and waivers. 
• Agree to fundraise $1,350 if you have a race entry, or $1,850 if you need a race entry. 
• Set up custom fundraising page (IMF to provide)
• Carry the flag during the run portion of the event  
• Media interviews (if comfortable) 
• Engage in race weekend activities 

• Apply with a Gold Star Family in mind 
• Applications are currently closed for 2024.

Contact the IRONMAN Foundation at athletesupport@ironmanfoundation.org.

Contact the IRONMAN Foundation at athletesupport@ironmanfoundation.org.

• This is the first year the IRONMAN Foundation is allowing more than one athlete to represent as an Operation Gold Star Athlete at the following events 
• Gold Star Families are invited to attend
• Flags will be placed at your bike in transition ready for you to grab on your way out to the run course 
• Athletes have the opportunity to present the flag to the family should they attend outside of the finish line chute

Contact the IRONMAN Foundation at athletesupport@ironmanfoundation.org.