Changes for NOLA 70.3
Since the weather seems to be hit-and-miss out in NOLA (as it is here in North TX), a schedule/location change from the race director. I really wanted to avoid having to go downtown on the weekend, but it seems like it's unavoidable now.
ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES – OCHSNER IRONMAN 70.3 NEW ORLEANS
After several conversations today with members of the National Weather Service, World Triathlon Corporation and team members here at Premier Event Management, we would like to announce that the Ochsner Ironman 70.3 Fitness Expo has been moved to the New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel. The forecast for continued rain and thunderstorms in the local area for at least the next 4 days is at a very high percentage. This has forced us to move pre race briefings, athlete check-in, packet pick-up, t-shirt distribution and of course the fitness expo complete with the Ironman Village indoors to our host hotel.
Athlete Check-in and the Ironman 70.3 expo will take place at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans Hotel located at #2 Poydras Street, New Orleans 70130. Expo times and location will be sent to each athlete this evening as an updated Athlete Guide will be sent to each participant. Athletes will also receive a link to the Athlete Guide for your convenience.
In NO WAY does this move imply that the race day activities set for Sunday, April 19th are being changed or altered at this time! Weather conditions seem to show that although there is still a chance of rain on Sunday, the percentages are much lower for both showers and thunderstorms.
This move is for safety, security and convenience for every athlete, family member, volunteer and staff member as we moved into race weekend activities. We urge athletes to continue to follow us on FB for the most up to date race information as it becomes available.
As of today, mandatory bike check on Saturday, April 18th at 3:00pm still continues unless weather conditions warrant a change!
A special thanks to the management and staff of the New Orleans Hilton Riverside for accommodating this sudden change due to unforeseen weather conditions.
Thanks for your cooperation and continued support of the 2015 Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans presented by Popeye's!
I'd suggest to subscribe to the Ironman 70.3 New Orleans Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Ironman703NewOrleans), because social media has the news before anywhere else, it seems!