| | Holiday Inn Hotel Des Moines-Downtown-Mercy Campus
1050 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314 (515) 283-0151
Visit website Welcome to the updated Holiday Inn® Des Moines - Downtown - Mercy Campus hotel. Our downtown Des Moines hotel's location is close to the biggest attractions in town. Add in free parking and airport shuttle service and you'll see why our hotel is the best for Des Moines business travelers. |
| | Holiday Inn Express Hotel Des Moines-At Drake University 1140 24th Street Des Moines, IA 50311 515-255-4000
Visit website Poised right in the heart of the city in an up-and-coming renaissance neighborhood, the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel Des Moines at Drake University is revolutionizing the contemporary travel experience. Less than 1.5 miles from downtown and seconds from major businesses and attractions, this hotel is the smart choice for a productive stay in Des Moines. |
| | Hyatt Place Des Moines - Downtown 418 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-282-5555
Visit website Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown is located in historic Downtown Des Moines and only minutes away from the Des Moines International Airport. Downtown Des Moines features four miles of climate-controlled skywalk connecting the hotel to event centers, shopping, dining and major businesses located in buildings such as the Ruan Center, 801 Grand/Principal Tower, EMC Insurance Building, Bank of America Building and Hub Tower among many. |
| | Renaissance Savery Hotel - Des Moines
401 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-244-2151
Visit website Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Renaissance Savery Hotel stands as an elegant architectural landmark in the heart of downtown Des Moines. With a tradition of fine hospitality and superior service, it is here that presidents, generals and some of the Midwest's grandest events were celebrated. |
| Suites of 800 Locust
800 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309-3622 515-288-5800
Visit website Complimentary Full Made to Order American Breakfast Line. 6000 sq ft. health spa including 28 pieces of Life Fitness Workout Equipment, Steam Room, Sauna & Whirlpool. Complimentary Wired & Wireless Internet Access in Rooms & Public Areas. |
| | Des Moines Quality Inn & Suites Event Center 929 3rd Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-282-5251
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Welcome to the Des Moines Quality Inn & Suites Event Center, where you'll enjoy a convenient location with spectacular views of downtown Des Moines. Our guests enjoy comfortable hospitality at affordable prices, so there's no better place to enjoy everything that Des Moines, Iowa has to offer than starting here at the Des Moines Quality Inn & Suites Event Center. |
| | Stoney Creek Inn & Conference Center 5291 Stoney Creek Ct.
Johnston, IA. 50131
515-334-9000
Visit website With its convenient location just off I-80/35; in Johnston, IA - Stoney Creek Inn puts you only minutes away from the downtown and triathlon area. When your day is over, relax in our hot tub or take a dip in Iowa’s only year-around indoor/outdoor swim-through pool. Like our previous guests, you’ll love the lodge environment of Stoney Creek Inn’s unique décor and the complimentary expanded hot breakfast. |
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A searchable list of Des Moines Area Hotels is available here.
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Walnut Woods State Park The park provides shaded picnic areas with fire grills and tables. Many are located close to the river for easy access to fishing. Click here to download a map of the park. Click here to learn more. |
| | Holiday Inn & Suites
6075 Mills Civic Parkway
515-309-3900/866-397-5044
Visit website - Distinctive and cool new hotel with 30 palm trees - yes palm trees in Iowa!
- Outdoor fireplace with patio seating
- 5000 sq ft of event space
- Indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center
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| | Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Ave, Clive
515-222-9876
Visit website - Northwood’s ambiance
- Fireside bar
- Conveniently located off I-80 and 35 exit 124
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| | Sleep Inn Hotel
11211 Hickman Rd (Urbandale)
877-233-0333 / 515-270-2424
Visit website - Newly remodeled trendy, chic atmosphere
- Budget Friendly rates
- Indoor pool and recreation room
- Located just of I-80 and 35 exit 125
- Oversized parking available
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| Courtyard by Marriott
410 South 68th St
515-223-9800
Visit website Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the new Courtyard by Marriott hotel in West Des Moines, IA makes all of your travels successful by providing exactly what you need: spacious, thoughtful guest rooms; a new lobby featuring "The Bistro" restaurant open for breakfast & dinner; & services that help you be more productive and comfortable. Take a dip in our indoor pool or relax in the whirlpool; keep fit in our 24 hour fitness center or stay connected in our business center. We are located adjacent to Jordan Creek Town Center. |
| | Sheraton
1800 50th Street. West Des Moines
515-223-1800
Visit website Just minutes from the Triathlon course with an extended fitness center, indoor pool, nutritious breakfast restaurant and featuring the famous Sweet Sleeper Bed is the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. In addition, the Sheraton offers complimentary van and bus parking and is within walking distance of 8 restaurants and only a mile from Valley West Mall, Living History Farms and the Clive Aquatic Center. The Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, your pre and post race headquarters. |
| A searchable list of Des Moines Area Hotels is available here. |
Walnut Woods State Park The park provides shaded picnic areas with fire grills and tables. Many are located close to the river for easy access to fishing. Click here to download a map of the park. Click here to learn more. |
The Des Moines International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Des Moines. It is governed by a seven-member Airport Board, composed of Des Moines citizens appointed by the City Council. The Board and staff are dedicated to making air travel to and from Des Moines more convenient and pleasurable. Athletes traveling to the ITU Hy-Vee World Cup can fly directly into the Des Moines International Airport. For flight information please go to www.dsmairport.com.
The following airlines serve the Des Moines International Airport and provide a direct connection to cities throughout the United States.
| Allegiant Air
Reservations: (888) 594-6937
Vacation Packages: (800) 432-3810
Bag Claim: (866) 253-1778
Nonstop flights to Las Vegas & Orlando | Northwest/Delta Airlines
Reservations: (800) 225-2525
Flight Info: (800) 441-1818
Bag Claim: (515) 256-5730
Nonstop flights to Detroit, Memphis,
Minneapolis, Washington D.C. & Las Vegas |
American Eagle
Reservations: (800)433-7300
Flight Info: (800) 223-5436
Baggage Claim: (800) 535-5225
Nonstop flights to Chicago, Dallas & St. Louis | Midwest Airlines
Reservations/Flight Info: (800) 452-2022
Baggage Claim: (515) 256-5383
Nonstop flights to Milwaukee |
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Comair- Delta Connection(ASA)
Reservations: (800) 354-9822
Flight Info: (800) 325-1999
Bag Claim: (800) 964-2550
Nonstop flights to Cincinnati & Atlanta
| United Airlines
Reservations: (800) 241-6522
Flight Info: (800) 824-6200
Bag Claim: (800) 221-6903
Nonstop flights to Denver & Chicago O'Hare |
Continental Express
Reservations: (800)525-0280
Baggage Claim: (800) 335-2247
Nonstop flights to Houston | US Airways
Reservations/Flight info: (800) 428-4322
Baggage Claim: (800) 235-9292
Nonstop flights to Phoenix |
Taxi and Limousine Services:
- Capitol Cab Company: (515) 282-8111
- Yellow Cab Company : (515) 243-1111
- Majestic Limousine: (515) 243-4475
- A-1 Executive Limousine: (515) 276-000
- Smithson Limousine Service: (515) 285-6346
- Gene's Transportation Svc.: (515) 249-1127
Scheels
Scheels All Sports will be serving as mechanic support as well as a receiving location for bike shipments and setup for the 2011 Hy-Vee event. Please be prepared to pick up your bike from the Scheels Store Location before the event and return it to be re-shipped after the event. For any questions please contact:
Des Moines Scheels
101 Jordan Creek PKWY #4000
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Peter Philippi, Assistant Store Leader
515.727.4065 or psphillipi@scheelssports.com
Adjustments and Support
Saturday, September 3: Mechanics will be at the race location for the course review offering assistance to athletes interested in adjustments
Sunday, September 4: Mechanics will be available for last minute needs and race support.
Cost
- $75 bike receiving and set-up
- $75 disassembly and re-boxing
- $20 tune-up special for all athletes who ship their bike to our location.
- SPECIAL PRICING EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 19th! Price for setup, bike disassembly, re-boxing and tune-up (a $170 value) will be $120 if paid before 8/19.
Remember to have your bike shipped by September 1st.
Shipping Instructions
- Ship Bike via UPS or Fed Ex
- Pay for To and Return Service right away (return service tag must be included to be re-shipped)
- Have the phrase “Hy-Vee athlete” printed on address or PO# line on shipping tag.
- Ship bikes to: Scheels All Sports
101 Jordan Creek Parkway #4000
West Des Moines, IA 50266 - Please insure bikes as shipping damages would be unfortunate
Forms
Please fill out and include ALL three Scheels forms for shipping:
"HY-VEE ATHLETE" TAG 
Alerts our freight team that the bike is for the Hy-Vee Triathlon. Fill out and Attach to boxed bike.
ATHLETE ASSEMBLY SETUP REQUEST FORM Tells our mechanics how to build your bike to your specifications. Please provide details regarding assembly requests and enclose in box with bike.
RECEIVING REQUEST FORM Alerts Scheels that your bike will be arriving before the race. Return completed form to Pete Philippi at Des Moines Scheels psphillipi@scheelssports.com
Include tracking number, date to ship, athlete name, fed ex or ups.
