Organizers of the IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta have announced information regarding the IRONMAN 70.3 route and traffic plan. Traffic conditions will be impacted on area roads on Sunday, September 23, 2018 beginning at 4 a.m. and continuing until 6 p.m. The IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a 1.2-mile swim from the Augusta Riverwalk Marina to The Boathouse Community Center on Riverfront Drive. From there, the athletes will transition to the 56-mile cycling leg that will wind through south Georgia. The cyclists will return to the transition area at The Boathouse to begin the 13.1-mile run leg of the race through Downtown Augusta.

Safety along the route is critical for both the athletes and residents. There will be dozens of security vehicles including local law enforcement and city vehicles assisting with road closures and safety. Please be aware of these officers, along with uniformed volunteer road marshals, who will be monitoring entrances and exits to homes and businesses. If travels catch you in the midst of the competitions, please remain where you are, enjoy the race and proceed safely when you can. Please be mindful of the 3,600+ athletes coming your way.

Bike Course:

The first group of cyclists will take the route at approximately 8:00 a.m. Organizers anticipate all roads to be clear by 3:00 p.m. The cyclists will start on Riverfront Drive. They will turn onto East Boundary then turn again on Sand Bar Ferry to begin the trek to south Augusta. Roads along the cycling route will be open to traffic. Major intersections will be monitored by law enforcement officers.

Run Course:

Race organizers expect the leaders to begin the run at approximately 9:00 a.m. According to the race cut-off time, runners must be off the course by 6:00 p.m. On Greene and Reynolds Streets, one lane of traffic along the route will be designated for the race, with cones marking the circuit. Broad Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 13th Street to East Boundary. Motorists are encouraged to park on streets not affected by the race course.

No Parking Areas:

The following areas will be designated no parking areas from 4:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. September 24:
Broad Street from East Boundary to 13th Street, including center parking bays.

Reynolds Street from East Boundary to Bay Street.

8th Street from Reynolds Street to Broad Street.