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Sunday, November 15, 2026Nov 15

Roads across Chattanooga area to close for weekend Ironman

Staff file photo / Emma Pallant-Browne high fives spectators as she comes in women's first place in the Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga on May 19, 2024.
Staff file photo / Emma Pallant-Browne high fives spectators as she comes in women's first place in the Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga on May 19, 2024.

With the Ironman 70.3 triathlon set for Sunday, drivers across the Chattanooga area should prepare for multiple road closures.

The triathlon begins Sunday morning, with athletes participating in the swim portion beginning at 6:50 a.m. and transitioning to the bike race from 7:15 a.m. until 9 a.m. Runners will be on the Riverwalk, Amnicola Highway, the Veterans Bridge, Barton Avenue and Riverfront Parkway between 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to a press release.

Spectators and visitors are encouraged to park in the lots and garages surrounding downtown, ride the free electric shuttle (beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sunday) and use the Bike Chattanooga bike share system, which is available 24/7.

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Roads closed through Sunday: