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media release: IRONMAN Wisconsin continues to be one of the best in the world. Over 2,500 athletes head out on a daylong adventure to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run a full 26.2 mile marathon, all to hear “YOU ARE AN IRONMAN” at the iconic finish line in downtown Madison.

IRONMAN 70.3 WISCONSIN - Saturday, September 7

IRONMAN WISCONSIN - Sunday, September 8                                       

Spectator Guide

Best place to watch the race:

SWIM: A panoramic view of the swim can be found from the Monona Terrace or on the waterfront along Capitol City Trail.

BIKE: The bike course passes through downtown Madison twice.  The best place to watch the bike course is in Verona.

RUN: Grab dinner and a drink and cheer on your athlete as they run the two loop course through downtown Madison. Great viewing areas throughout downtown!

Thursday, Sept. 5 

• 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – IRONMAN Village Opens – Monona Terrace 

Friday, Sept. 6

• 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – IRONMAN Village Opens – Monona Terrace 
• 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Athlete Bike Check-In – Monona Terrace 
• 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Welcome Ceremony – Monona Terrace: Exhibition Hall 

  Saturday, Sept. 7 – IRONMAN 70.3 Race Day 

• 5:30 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. – Transition Area Open – Monona Terrace 
• 7:00 a.m. – 70.3 Race Start – Law Park 
• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – IRONMAN Village Opens – Monona Terrace 
• 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Athlete Bike Check-In – Monona Terrace 
• 5:00 p.m. – IRONKIDS Wisconsin Fun Run – Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 

  Sunday, Sept. 8 – IRONMAN Race Day 

• 4:00 a.m. – 1 a.m. – Shuttle from Alliant Energy Center to Corner of Fairchild & Main 
• 5:00 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. – Transition area open – Monona Terrace 
• 7:00 a.m. – Age Group Swim Start – Law Park 
• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Shuttle from corner of Carroll Street & Wilson Street to Verona Loop 
• Approx. 3:30 p.m. – First finisher expected at the finish line   
• Approx. 12:00 p.m. – Race Ends (*17 hours after the last athlete enters the water)