You’re an IRONMAN, now what? Deals and meals for the post race festivities in Ottawa

You heard the words as you ran down the red carpet: “You are an IRONMAN.”

Ottawa doesn’t want you to forget it.

To celebrate all the hard work and training you put in to get to the start line, followed by a 3.8 km swim, 180 km bike and 42.2 km run, many Ottawa businesses are giving athletes and their families the royal treatment.

The I’M Local program grants athletes the opportunity to experience most of Ottawa for less with discounts on food, attractions and souvenirs. Athletes can register for their badge online, which will give them all the perks at local businesses.

Food and beverage

If there’s anything you need after an IRONMAN, it’s food. Lots and lots of food. Whether you’re looking to grab a quick bite post-race, or you want a sit-down celebratory meal, there’s a deal in the city for you.

Some of the food spots offering deals include:

• CRAFT Beer Market – 10 per cent off any food
• Fat Bastard Burrito – 10 per cent off all menu items
• Spark Beer – 15 per cent off pizzas
• Strawberry Blonde Bakery – Free cupcake
• Overflow Brewing Company – 15 per cent off food and drink
• Forty One Restaurant Lord Elgin Hotel – 15 per cent off
• AC by Marriott Ottawa Downtown – 10 per cent off food and drink
• Cocotte Bistro – 15 per cent off food and non-alcoholic beverages

Activities and entertainment

If you still have some pep in your step post race and are looking for something else to do, various Ottawa attractions are making that possible.

Some of the attractions offering deals include:

• Rafting Momentum – 20 per cent discount on a one day rafting package
• RentABike – four hour rentals for the price of two hours
• Ottawa Walking Tours – 10 per cent off private tours
• Ottawa Turbo Tubing – 20 per cent off
• Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum – 15 per cent off general admission
• Canadian Museum of Nature – 12 per cent off admission
• Bytown Museum – Two for one general admission

Local shops

Want to commemorate your IRONMAN Ottawa experience with something to pair with your medal? Or looking for a souvenir for a loved one? These local shops are offering discounts.

• Bushtukah – 10 per cent off in store and online purchases
• JV Studios Boutique – 10 per cent off in store purchases
• Midori Gifts Inc. – 20 per cent off all items in store
• Milk Shop – 10 per cent off regular priced merchandise
• Made In Canada Gits – 20 per cent off triathlete metal art

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