IRONMAN World Championship schedule for Oct. 9: UnderPants Run, welcome banquet and more

Here’s a look at what’s on the IRONMAN World Championship schedule for Oct. 9:

• 7 to 7:50 a.m.: Elevate and Rise Yoga Session – Set Your Intention, Imu Grounds at Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort; yoga mats are limited, please bring a towel.
• 7 to 10 a.m.: AG1 Live Aloha Coffee Boat (get your free AG1), Kailua Bay.
• 7 a.m. to noon: Active Release Techniques, Honu’s Lawn, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort.
• 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Official IRONMAN Store – Store 2, in front of Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort.
• 7:15 a.m.: UnderPants Run presented by The IRONMAN Foundation, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort, back parking lot.

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Athlete check-in, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort ballrooms 2, 3 and 4.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Accreditation Office, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Conference Room 5.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. VIP Guest Services, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Paddlers.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Media Center, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Ballroom 1.
• 9 a.m. 4 p.m.: Volunteer check-in, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: IRONMAN Information Center/lost and found/’ohana, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort Conference Room 6.
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Official IRONMAN Store – Main Store, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort parking lot.
• 10 to 11 a.m.: Insider Tips: Venue Overview – Laina Reisenfeld, IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai.
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: IRONMAN Village, Hale Hālāwai, Ali`i Drive.
• 11 a.m. to noon: LIVE STREAM — Pre-race professional athlete press conference, IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai Press Conference.
• Noon to 2:30 p.m.: Insider Tips — Bike and Run Course with Mirinda Carfrae and Julie Moss, IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai.
• 2 to 2:30 p.m.: Balancing Motherhood and Racing with Mirinda Carfrae and Julie Moss, IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai.
• 3 to 4 p.m.: AHA! mele performance by Bridge, IRONMAN Village Stage/Hale Hālāwai.
• 6 p.m.: E Komo Mai (Welcome) Banquet, Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort parking lot.
• 8 to 9 p.m.: Race briefing (English), Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Resort parking lot.

The women’s IRONMAN World Championship race is Oct. 11 — this weekend — in Kona. Visit the IRONMAN World Championship website for all the details.

Also keep an eye on Big Island Now throughout the week for more IRONMAN-related news and features, including race coverage this weekend.