TEAM IMF

Overview

TEAM IMF is the IRONMAN Foundation’s fundraising team. TEAM IMF is a network of IRONMAN athletes that Race For More and are dedicated to leaving their IRONMAN legacy in race communities long after race day. Through TEAM IMF, athletes have the opportunity to fundraise to support the IRONMAN Foundation’s mission while racing an IRONMAN event of their choice at no additional cost. Funds directly benefit those communities where IRONMAN events are held by providing charitable support to a variety of local nonprofit organizations that provide support to their local community.

IRONMAN Foundation athletes receive special benefits, including a complimentary IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon entry, Santini TEAM IMF race kit, invitations to exclusive in-person and virtual events, access to a network of other IRONMAN Foundation Athletes, and more.

**To sign-up, go to the Select your TEAM IMF race section below and click on the event you would like to race with TEAM IMF. Then complete the sign-up process to accept the TEAM IMF terms & conditions and create your fundraising page to guarantee your race entry!**

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TEAM IMF is a network of IRONMAN athletes that Race For More and are dedicated to leaving their IRONMAN legacy in race communities long after race day. It is an inclusive and diverse team comprised of every type of athlete from first timers to IRONMAN Legacy athletes.

When registering for an IRONMAN event, athletes can race to support the IRONMAN Foundation and its Community Fund through TEAM IMF.

The IRONMAN Foundation’s Community Fund directly benefits the race communities where The IRONMAN Group® events are held by providing charitable support to a variety of local nonprofit organizations.

There are a limited number of slots available for TEAM IMF at each IRONMAN event listed. TEAM IMF slots are available on a first come, first served basis. If all the slots have been filled, TEAM IMF will start a waitlist.

What do I have to do as a TEAM IMF athlete?

Your Commitment to the IRONMAN Foundation:

Fundraise for the IRONMAN Foundation’s Community Fund.
Submit a $25 registration fee that also counts towards your fundraising minimum.
Raise half of your fundraising commitment by your midway fundraising goal date (60 days prior to race day for IRONMAN 70.3 events and 90 days prior to race day for IRONMAN events and TEAM IMF RELAY events)
Raise your fundraising commitment no later than 2 weeks prior to your race day.
Create real change in our race communities all over the world and leave your IRONMAN legacy behind long after race day.

What do I receive as a TEAM IMF athlete?

The IRONMAN Foundation’s Commitment to You:

Guarantee your race entry NOW! No need to wait for general registration.
Complimentary race entry into a select IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event (pending availability).
TEAM IMF Santini race kit and apparel.
Access to Priority Athlete Check-in Line, at races where available.*
Low bib number and race day premium bike racking location with other TEAM IMF Athletes.*
Gold swim cap identifying you as an IRONMAN Foundation athlete (making it easier for your spectators to identify you in the water).
Special invitation to participate in exclusive in-person and virtual events throughout the year.
Personal fundraising website with ongoing assistance.
Fundraising and team support every step of the way.
Eligibility for the TEAM IMF contests throughout the year including a chance to win an entry to the IRONMAN World Championship!

*Benefits not available for TEAM IMF RELAY athletes due to specific relay race logistics.

How much do I have to raise?

TEAM IMF
IRONMAN Distance: $3,700
IRONMAN 70.3 Distance: $1,850

TEAM IMF ALUM
(Available to those who have raced on TEAM IMF in the last three years)
IRONMAN Triathlon: $3,100
IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon: $1,550

HAVE AN ENTRY
(Available to those who purchased an entry but want to race on TEAM IMF)
IRONMAN Triathlon: $2,700
IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon: $1,350

TEAM IMF RELAY TEAMS
IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon ONLY: $2,150

TEAM IMF LEVEL UP
IRONMAN Triathlon: $5,000
IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon: $10,000

LEVEL UP is only available for the following races:

2024 Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside
2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga
2024 Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid
2024IRONMAN California

How do I sign up?

Review the TEAM IMF FAQs carefully.
Once you select your race, visit the Select your TEAM IMF race section and click on the event you would like to race with TEAM IMF.
- (If you are a TEAM IMF Alum, or already have a race entry, please email athletesupport@ironmanfoundation.org to get your discounted fundraising code!)
Select "Register Now" and follow the registration steps to create your personal fundraising page.
Accept the TEAM IMF terms and conditions.
Start fundraising!
Stay up to date with TEAM IMF happenings leading up to the race.
Once you are fully fundraised you will be eligible for your complimentary race entry.

What are the "Signature Race Series" events?

TEAM IMF will receive exclusive additional race experience benefits at the 2025 Signature Race Series events. During the following 2025 races, TEAM IMF athletes will receive the following:

Venue walk-through
Breakfast or happy hour
Designated swim start
Bike and gear check-in time
Assigned Ambassador for training and fundraising support
Bike mechanic access
Transition tent with express post-race gear check-out
Race week briefing from the Race Director
And more...

What if I already have a race entry?

Athletes who have already purchased their entries are more than welcome to join TEAM IMF at a lower fundraising commitment.

These athletes enjoy the same benefits as TEAM IMF members, creating a lasting tangible impact in their race communities.

Please email athletesupport@ironmanfoundation.org to confirm your entry and get your discount fundraising code.

What if I raise more than my minimum?

Event Top Fundraiser: The athlete from each TEAM IMF event who raises more than $500 over their required fundraising commitment and has raised the most funds as of the final deadline (14 days prior to each race) will be that events Top Fundraiser. As Top Fundraiser you will receive:

Top fundraiser sticker to wear on your race bib
Recognition on TEAM IMF website
Name inclusion in IMF eBlast
Dedicated posted in the TEAM IMF Facebook group
Two race-day VIP passes (for select races where VIP is available)

Who do I contact?

We encourage you to carefully read the TEAM IMF FAQs. If you have additional questions please email andrea.fisher@ironman.com

2025 TEAM IMF Guidelines

Please click on the following 2025 TEAM IMF Guidelines for more information about our policies and procedures.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TEAM IMF EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS

TEAM IMF RELAY races

Each relay team should select ONE “Team Captain” to set-up a TEAM IMF Relay fundraising page. Click the “Enter a Code” link on the “Participation Type” stage during the registration process and enter the code “TEAMIMFRELAY” (case sensitive).

Complete the registration with information on all team members. Each team member can use the same fundraising page link to share with donors and collect donations.

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