IRONMAN Foundation


2024 Operation Gold Star Athlete Application
Operation Gold Star Athlete applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Currently, applications are only being accepted by active-duty military and United States Military Veterans. The IRONMAN Foundation will select 6-10 athletes per race to participate as an Operation 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.

First Name *
Last Name *
Phone *
Email *
Address 1 *
City *
State *
Zip
Birth Date *	// (mm/dd/yyyy)
Have you ever raced with TEAM IMF or Operation Gold Star before? *
If so, please let us know what race(s). *
How many IRONMAN 70.3 distance events have you completed? *
How many IRONMAN events have you completed? *
Have you ever run carrying a flag? *
If yes, how many times and what distances? *
What branch of the military are you currently serving? If you are veteran, please list the branch you served in. *
If you are active duty, please list the years you have been serving. If you are a veteran, please list the years you served. *
Please list your current rank in the military or your rank when you left. *
What is/was your MOS or rate (job in military)? *
Did you deploy? Where? *
Who is the Gold Star Family you would like to race in honor of? Please provide information on your relationship with the Gold Star Family. *
If you do not have a Gold Star Family in mind that you would like to run in honor of, please reach out to athletesupport@ironmanfoundation.org.
What is your “Why?” Why do you want to carry the flag for a Gold Star Family? *
Which race are you applying for? *
Do you already have a race entry for your selected race? *
I confirm and acknowledge that there is a $1,850 fundraising commitment if I DO NOT have an entry. Note that this entry will be provided from the IRONMAN Foundation.	Yes
I confirm and acknowledge that there is a $1,350 fundraising commitment if I DO have an entry. *	Yes
What else can you tell us about yourself and your service? *
Please list your social media account URLs and handles (Facebook & Instagram) *
Where did you hear about Operation Gold Star? *

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2024 Operation Gold Star Athlete Application