Photos: 2011 Ironman Arizona Pre-Race

Ironman legend Lisa Bentley is recognized at the welcome dinner. Photo: Paul Phillips

Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman welcomes the crowd. Photo: Paul Phillips

Mary Ann and Bob Blais with the youngest competitor and Blazeman warrior, Jenny Hansen. Photo: Paul Phillips

Ken Clark: local age group athlete and the proud auction winner of the autographed Ironman Poster with all proceeds going to the Tempe Police Department. Photo: Paul Phillips

Transition fills up on Saturday. Photo: Paul Phillips

One way to get a sponsor. Photo: Paul Phillips

Pros Meredith Kessler and Linsey Corbin check their bikes in and get ready for Sunday morning. Photo: Paul Phillips

Meredith Kessler and Kelly Williamson pose for photos with a few age group athletes. Photo: Paul Phillips

Tim O'Donnell poses with members of Team Red White and Blue. Photo: Paul Phillips

The crew from Specialized is on site to help with adjustments and repairs. Photo: Paul Phillips

Pro Jordan Rapp and son Quintin are both race ready. Photo: Paul Pahillips

The view cyclists will see as they approach the turn around on each lap of the bike course. Photo: Paul Phillips

The Ironman kids race included over 500 kids from Kindergarten to sixth grade for the benefit of the Chances for Children, supporting running and fitness programs for local kids. Photo: Paul Phillips

The kids ran one mile. Photo: Paul Phillips

The Ironman kids run raised money for Chances for Children. Photo: Paul Phillips