IRONKIDS
IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri‑Cities
September 21, 2025
Push your limits in the IRONMAN 70.3 featuring a challenging and scenic course, including a 1.2-mile downriver swim in the iconic Columbia River, a 56-mile bike ride through vineyards and rolling rural roads, and a 13.1-mile run along the serene riverfront and through beautiful parks.
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Race Information
Getting Around on Race Day
Moving 2,500 cyclists through a course that spans 56 miles across a community is quite a feat. Navigating vehicle traffic around the course is even trickier. The bike portion of the IRONMAN race is like a big parade of fit athletes and it lasts most of the morning. But the course is well marked, intersections are controlled, and alternative routes are available for motorists. If you need to drive somewhere, the most important step is a little pre-planning.
Four key areas to be aware of
George Washington Way: Sees heavy bike usage from about 6:55 AM to 12:45 PM.
Queensgate Area/ Bypass Highway to Duportail: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
West Richland top of Belmont/Paradise to Bombing Range/Van Giesen: 8:06 AM to 12:35 PM.
Spengler/ Stevens/Van Giesen: 6:50AM to 1:10PM
Your Survival Guide
Check our website for the full traffic master plan before race day
Download the Wander Map app for real-time updates and detailed lane closure info
Trust your buddy Waze – Google’s got the most current traffic intel on race day
Pro tip: Knock out those errands BEFORE Sunday, September 21st. Your future self will thank you!
HOT LINE
509-713-2742
Need help finding your way around? Call our hotline and we’ll help you navigate.
The Good News
After 1:00 PM, it’s back to business as usual! The roads will be clear, and you can resume your normal driving adventures.
Remember, the bike portion uses “rolling closures.” Think of it like a wave passing through (a big wave). Roads reopen shortly after the last cyclist pedals past each section, so you won’t be stuck forever!
This event brings millions of dollars into our community. It showcases our destination in a healthy, positive way, and over time everyone benefits. Plan ahead to make race day as stress-free as possible for everyone - athletes AND drivers alike. Thanks for being awesome and sharing the road!
Richland Bike Route and Road Closures
RICHLAND TRAFFIC PLAN - 6:50AM to 1:11PM
Columbia Point Drive Area 6:50AM - 1:11PM
Columbia Point Drive - Closed to through traffic - Access for vendors, VIP’s and employees with pass only
IMPORTANT All Vehicles without proper credentials will be turned around at the Bradley Blvd/Columbia Point Intersection.
Bradley and George Washington Way - Inbound and Outbound bikes 6:54AM to 1:02pm.
GWAY AREA (use Caution)
George Washington Way will remain OPEN to North and South Traffic
EAST SIDE OF GWAY CLOSURES: 6:53AM to 9:00AM - OUTBOUND BIKES and 8:53AM to 12:51AM INBOUND BIKES.
Bikes will be using the EAST SIDE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON WAY (river side). Limited access to George Washington Way from the east side.
EAST SIDE OF GWAY ROAD CLOSURES:
- Newton St.
- Guyer Ave to G. Way
- Gowen Ave (south exit closed) North exit will remain open with flagger.
- Hains Ave.
- Haupt Ave.
- Hunt Ave.
- Symons park access closed to Vehicles
- No left turn to Symons St. (west side) heading North
- Davison Ave.
- Waldron St.
- Howell Ave.
- Wordrop St.
- McMurray St
- Newcomer St.
- Catskill St.
- Fuller St.
- Franklin St.
- Saint St.
- Scot St.
- Shaw St.
- Sierra St.
- Snyder St.
To EXIT the above streets during IRONMAN please go to Jadwin, Lee and Van Giesen. Police will feather people through during bike gaps. EXPECT LONG DELAYS
BYPASS AND SPENGLER AREA 7:01 to 9:15 AM OUTBOUND BIKES / 8:52AM to 12:48AM INBOUND BIKES
NO PARKING ON SPENGLER (YOU WILL BE TOWED) from George Washington Way to Stevens. Expect delays from 8:52AM to 12:48PM.
No Left turns on Spengler from Argon, Compton, Cosmic, Log, Nuclear, Proton, Mercury, Hood, Carriage, or G. Way.
No Right turn from George Washington Way to Spengler
No Left Turns from Skaait or Garlick
240 Bypass will remain OPEN
West side of highway use CAUTION and Expect Delays at Duportail and Van Giesen
West side of Snyder closed from 240
Saint St. will remain open from 240 - flaggers - expect some delays.
Jadwin and Stevens Dr. - Flaggers - expect some delays
Bypass to Stevens (coming from the Horn rapids area) south ramp closed - must cross to Jadwin
Airport Way/ ByPass - Flagger present - EXPECT DELAYS 8:48AM to 12:40PM
Van Giesen/ByPass - Police present - Expect LONG DELAYS 8:48AM to 12:40PM
Traffic is open in both directions on G. WAY. East side of G.Way will be closed with access to G.Way available at Van Giesen, Lee, and Jadwin. Expect long delays as police will feather people through when there are larger gaps between bikes.
Traffic will be open in both directions on the 240 Bypass and on Duportail Bridge. Expect some delays as one lane will be closed.
Riverside Dr. - Closed
Tanglewood Dr. - Flagger
Riverpoint Apts - Flagger
For more information, please call
The IRONMAN Traffic Hotline Number:
509-713-2742
West Richland Bike Route and Road Closures
WEST RICHLAND 8:36am–11:36am
No through traffic at Bombing Range section of Eastern Lakes (residents only) – Twin Lake Ct, West Lake, Silver Lake
Keene Rd CLOSED – Bombing Range to Belmont 8:36am–11:36am
West Lattin to Keene CLOSED | Watkins OPEN | South Highlands OPEN – no left/right turns, flagger guides across Keene
Hickory CLOSED | W. Lattin CLOSED | Belmont CLOSED
CLOSED (funnel to Bombing Range): Timberline, Kona, Kilauea, Blackwood, Sunshine
Paradise Way (Belmont–Bombing Range) 8:42am–11:47am
East/West single lanes available | Maplewood CLOSED | Aria Ct OPEN (free turns) | South Highlands OPEN w/ flagger | Ala Moana, Blue Heron Blvd, Eagle St CLOSED
Bombing Range (Paradise Dr westbound) 8:45am–11:52am
AVOID IF POSSIBLE | 1 SB lane + 1 NB lane open | Norma (E) Flagger | Laurel Dr Flagger | S. 46th CLOSED | W. Everett Flagger | Austin Dr (E) CLOSED
Van Giesen 8:46am–11:56am
Open both directions, expect delays | S. 40th Flagger | S. 41st Flagger | S. 38th Flagger/Trooper
Location: Cottonwood Dr & Kase Blvd–Hillview Dr | Course Mileage: 18 | Race Timeline: 7:30am first bike / 9:50am last bike | Traffic Control: Hillview & Kase closed at Cottonwood; residential traffic detours via Cottonwood Springs Dr | Race Description: Bikes ride south on Cottonwood Dr
For more information, please call
The IRONMAN Traffic Hotline Number:
509-713-2742
Kennewick and Benton County Detours
Kennewick
Location: Cottonwood Dr & Kase Blvd – Hillview Dr
Course Mileage: 18
Race Timeline: 7:30am first bike / 9:50am last bike
Traffic Control: Hillview Drive and Kase Blvd will be closed at Cottonwood Drive. All residential
traffic will use the detour on Cottonwood Springs Drive to exit the
neighborhood.
Race Description: Bikes ride south on Cottonwood Dr
Benton County - Near Benton City
Location: E Jacobs Rd NE & Pear Drive
Course Mileage: 32.3
Race Timeline: 8:05am first bike / 10:50am last bike
Traffic Control: Residential car traffic will use Pear Drive to enter and exit the neighborhood off Jacobs Rd. 1 flagger to assist with the process. Race Description: Bikes ride East on Jacobs Rd to Dallas Rd then turn left.
The IRONMAN Traffic Hotline Number:
509-713-2742
EVENT LANE CLOSURES - Sunday - September 21, 2025
*All lane closures occur on Sunday - September 21, 2025
| STREET CLOSED | ONE LANE | FROM | TO | TIME CLOSED | TIME OPEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Point Drive | Westbound Right | Columbia Point Parking Lot - Bike Start | Bradley Blvd | 3:30AM | 1:30PM |
| Bradley Blvd | Northbound Right | Columbia Point Drive | George Washington Way | 6:40AM | 8:45AM |
| George Washington Way | Northbound Right | Bradley Blvd | Spangler Street | 6:40AM | 1:00PM |
| Spengler Street | Driveway Access | George Washington Way | Stevens Dr | 6:50AM | 12:45PM |
| Stevens Dr | Southbound Right | Spangler Street | Jadwin Ave | 6:50AM | 12:45PM |
| 240 Bypass Hwy | Southbound Right | Jadwin Ave | Van Giesen Street | 6:50AM | 12:45PM |
| 240 Bypass Hwy | Southbound Right | Van Giesen Street | Duportail Street | 6:50AM | 9:45AM |
| Duportail Street | Westbound Right | 240 Bypass Hwy | Richland Fire #74 Station Dr | 7:00AM | 9:30AM |
| Queensgate Dr | Northbound Right | Richland Fire #74 Station Dr | Kingsgate Dr | 7:05AM | 9:40AM |
| Kingsgate Dr | Southbound Right | Queensgate Dr | Kennedy Rd | 7:05AM | 9:40AM |
| Kennedy Rd | Westbound Right | Kingsgate Dr | Keene Rd | 7:05AM | 9:50AM |
| Keene Rd | Eastbound Right | Kennedy Rd | Queensgate Dr | 7:10AM | 10:00AM |
| Queensgate Dr | Southbound Right | Keene Rd | Bermuda Rd | 7:10AM | 10:10AM |
| Bermuda Rd | Southbound Right | Queensgate Dr | E Sagebrush Rd | 7:10AM | 10:10AM |
| E Sagebrush Rd | Eastbound Right | Bermuda Rd | Cottonwood Dr | 7:15AM | 10:15AM |
| Cottonwood Dr | Southbound Right | E Sagebrush Rd | Badger Rd | 7:15AM | 10:30AM |
| Badger Rd | Westbound Right | Cottonwood Dr | Dallas Rd | 7:25AM | 10:30AM |
| Badger Rd | Westbound Right | Dallas Rd | Webber Canyon Rd | 7:35AM | 11:00AM |
| Webber Canyon Rd | Southbound Right | Badger Rd | Jacobs Rd | 7:45AM | 11:00AM |
| Jacobs Rd | Eastbound Right | Webber Canyon Rd | Dallas Rd | 7:45AM | 11:15AM |
| Dallas Rd & I-82 OFF RAMP | CLOSED | Eastbound Off Ramp | Dallas Rd | 8:00AM | 11:35AM |
| Dallas Rd & I-82 OFF RAMP | CLOSED | Westbound Off Ramp | Dallas Rd | 8:00AM | 11:35AM |
| Dallas Rd | Northbound Right | Ava Way | Keene Rd | 8:15AM | 11:45AM |
| Arena Rd | Local Only | Kennedy Rd | Dallas Rd | 8:15AM | 12:00PM |
| Keene Rd | CLOSED | Bombing Range Rd | Belmont Drive | 8:15AM | 12:15PM |
| Belmont Drive | CLOSED | Keene Rd | Paradise Way | 8:20AM | 12:30PM |
| Paradise Way | Eastbound Right | Belmont Drive | Bombing Range Rd | 8:20AM | 12:30PM |
| Bombing Range Rd | Northbound Right | Paradise Way | Van Giesen Street | 8:20AM | 12:30PM |
| Van Giesen Street | Eastbound Right | Bombing Range Rd | 240 Bypass Hwy | 8:30AM | 12:45PM |
| Harris Ave | Northbound Right | Ferry Rd | Sprout Rd | 10:00AM | 3:30PM |
For more information, please call
The IRONMAN Traffic Hotline Number:
509-713-2742
Your Survival Guide
Check our website for the full traffic master plan before race day
Download the Wander Map app for real-time updates and detailed lane closure info
Trust your buddy Waze – Google’s got the most current traffic intel on race day
Pro tip: Knock out those errands BEFORE Sunday, September 21st. Your future self will thank you!
HOT LINE
509-713-2742
Need help finding your way around? Call our hotline and we’ll help you navigate.
The Good News
After 1:00 PM, it’s back to business as usual! The roads will be clear, and you can resume your normal driving adventures.
Remember, the bike portion uses “rolling closures.” Think of it like a wave passing through (a big wave). Roads reopen shortly after the last cyclist pedals past each section, so you won’t be stuck forever!
This event brings millions of dollars into our community. It showcases our destination in a healthy, positive way, and over time everyone benefits. Plan ahead to make race day as stress-free as possible for everyone - athletes AND drivers alike. Thanks for being awesome and sharing the road!
Course Route Maps and Profiles
Register for IRONMAN
Community Information
Volunteer for the 70.3 IRONMAN Washington Tri-Cities
It takes thousands of volunteers to bring IRONMAN athletes across the finish line. From packet stuffers and VIP lounge assistants to bike techs and finish line catchers, there are volunteer opportunities to fit any schedule, skill set, and activity level. Show your community spirit and get energized in the process. Visit the registration page (link to IM volunteer site) to discover volunteer opportunities.
Discover What’s in You!
The race is Sunday, September 21, 2025, and there are a variety of volunteer positions open - both at the race and in the days leading up to it. Volunteer to get the same level of excitement and passion as the athletes you’re supporting!
To sign up:
1. Visit the IRONMAN volunteer registration page.
2. Sort by date or by job and select your spot. (opt for multiple days, if you’re able!)
3. Enter your contact information and sign the waiver.
4. Once you’re signed up, the area’s team captain will contact you with more information.
5. Invite your friends and family to join you!
6. Receive a t-shirt, an invite to the volunteer welcome banquet and, a “front row seat” to all of the
excitement that this event brings.
Volunteer Areas Include
• Gear & Bag Check in Stations
• IRONKIDS Race Day
• Massage
• Packet Stuffing
• Penalty Tents
• Practice Swim – Gear Check & Info
• Run Course Pointers
• Shuttle Attendants
• Transition Support & Tear Down
• Registration/Check In
• Aid Stations
• Bike Course Pointers
• Bike Tech
• Environmental Crew
• Gear Bag Sorting
• Bike Handlers
• Bike & Gear Checkout
• Timing
• Finish Line
• Kit Building
• VIP Check In & Credentials
• Motorcycle Course Support
• SAG Bike Course
Volunteer registration is open for the IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities!
Spectator Info
Cheer Here: Best Spots to Watch the Action at IRONMAN 70.3 Tri-Cities
Whether you're cheering on a loved one or soaking in the excitement, you're part of something special. As the IRONMAN athletes swim the Columbia River, conquer the hills by bike, and run the riverfront trail, you'll find the best spots to watch their strength and spirit in action.
Three columns: SWIM/BIKE/RUN
Column 1: SWIM
6:30 AM: Swim Start at Howard Amon Park In front of the Richland Community Center.
*Best viewed by foot or bike! Catch the cannon start and swimmers entering the Columbia River!
7:40 AM: Swim Finish at IRONMAN® Village which is located at Columbia Point Marina Park in Richland.
Race Day Tip: Public parking available at the Federal Building and Richland City Hall
Car traffic will be limited on Columbia Point Drive.
Column 2: BIKE
Create a timeline in this column.
6:55 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. George Washington Way in Richland (start & finish)
7 a.m. – 10:57 a.m. Neighborhoods along Duportail Bridge, Keene Rd., Queensgate, Badger Canyon.
Race Day Tip: Queensgate Rd brings the biggest climb of the race! Cheer on the athletes powering through Badger Den, Westcliffe Estates, and the Plateau Subdivision.
8:06 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Neighborhoods along Dallas Rd., Belmont Blvd. Paradise Way, Van Giesen St., Snyder Rd.)
Race Day Tip: Stay on the sidewalks and use caution as bikes may be traveling more than 30 mph. Please remember this is a sanctioned event and athletes are only permitted to use official aid stations.
Column 3: RUN
The final leg of the race begins at IRONMAN Village in the transition area and follows much of the scenic Richland Riverfront Trail. This is where athletes dig deep. Your cheers along the trail, in parks, and at riverside viewpoints can help carry them to the finish line.
8:50 AM – 4:00 PM: Richland Riverfront Trail & Columbia Point Dr.
Suggested cheer zones:
Richland Yacht Club
The Moorings & Marina Vista Estates
Hains Ave Levee Trail
Ferry Rd/Harris Ave/Sprout Rd.
Race Day Tip: Bring speakers and turn up the music!
Include a QR code to the spectator map with more detailed locations and times.
Shuttle Service
Travel Information
360° Interactive Tours
Videos
The Road to IRONMAN with Visit Tri-Cities CEO Kevin Lewis
The Road to IRONMAN with IM Tri's Maricela
The Road to IRONMAN with IM Tri's Mike
The Road to IRONMAN with IM TRI Sponsor, Remedy & Augment Health
The Road to IRONMAN with IM TRI Sponsor, CBRC Health and Fitness & Jennifer Comfort Coaching
Seasoned Triathlete Reveals What It Takes To Train For a Triathlon
Local IRONMAN 70.3 athlete honoring daughter in upcoming race
IRONMAN 2024: RACE DAY ~ 5 Minutes
2024 IRONMAN Volunteers in Tri-Cities
IRONMAN Community Vitality ~ 29 Minutes
IRONMAN: The Support ~ 90 Seconds
IRONMAN: The Coordination ~ 90 Seconds
IRONMAN: The Impact ~ 90 Seconds
IRONMAN: The Athletes ~ 90 Seconds
IRONMAN: The History ~ 90 Seconds
IRONMAN is Coming ~ 90 Seconds
Discover What’s in You ~ 5 Minutes