What's the Ironman schedule?

SANDUSKY — Sandusky will be abuzz with activity this week as races and organizers prepare for Sunday's Ironman. Here's what's happening in the coming days: Friday, July 17 • 2-7 p.m. — Athlete check-in and timing chip pickup, Jackson Street Pier, 221 W. Shoreline Drive • 2-7 p.m. — Ironman Village open, including information tent, bike store and tech service and Ironman store, Jackson Street Pier • 3 p.m. — Athlete briefing, Jackson Street Pier • 5 p.m. — Athlete briefing, Jackson Street Pier Saturday, July 18 • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Athlete check-in and timing chip pickup, priority check ends at noon, Jackson Street Pier • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Ironman Village open, including information tent, bike store and tech service and Ironman store, Jackson Street Pier • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Mandatory bike check-in, Paper District Marina, 611 W. Shoreline Drive • 10 a.m. — Athlete briefing, Jackson Street Pier • Noon: Athlete briefing, Jackson Street Pier • 2 p.m.: Athlete briefing, Jackson Street Pier Sunday, July 19 • 5-6:15 a.m. — Transition open, Paper District Marina • 6:30 a.m. — Race start, Jackson Street Pier • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Ironman Village and information tent open, Jackson Street Pier • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Ironman Store and medal engraving, Jackson Street Pier • 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Post-race athlete food, Jackson Street Pier • 1-4 p.m. — Mandatory bike and gear bag check-out, Paper District Marina • 4 p.m.: Awards ceremony and 2027 Precision Fuel & Hydration Ironman 70.3 World Championship slot allocation/rolldown, Jackson Street Pier Note: Automatic qualifiers need to be present during the awards ceremony to claim their slot with their award. Slot allocation/rolldown for the remaining age group "Performance Pool Slots" will begin immediately following awards. Be early. Must be present to claim a slot.