The IRONMAN Volunteers
Cuisine Solutions IRONMAN® 70.3® Washington Tri‑Cities
September 20, 2026
Push your limits in the Cuisine Solutions 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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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.
Your Survival Guide
For the most up-to-date race information, visit our website to view the full Traffic Management Plan. Traffic impacts, course maps, road closure details, and other important resources will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.
Trust your buddy Waze – Google’s got the most current traffic intel on race day
Pro tip: Knock out those errands BEFORE Sunday, September 20, 2026. Your future self will thank you!
HOT LINE
Need help finding your way around? Call our hotline and we’ll help you navigate.
509-713-2742
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!). Cones may appear early – check the estimated time for the first bike — portions will close approximately 30 minutes before the first cyclist and pay attention to any stationed flaggers to move through safely before restrictions officially take place. 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!
Bike Route and Affected Road Impact Map
Bike Start
Cyclists will leave Columbia Point Marina Park and travel through Bradley Boulevard before turning right onto George Washington Way.
Columbia Point Marina to Bradley Boulevard
Columbia Point Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic.
To reach the finish line, go to Richland City Hall and use the IRONMAN shuttle.
George Washington Way
George Washington Way will be closed on the northbound side of the road for both outbound and inbound cyclist traffic from about 6:30 AM to 12:45 PM.
Neighborhoods on the east side of George Washington Way should use Van Giesen Street, where a flagger will assist traffic when possible.
Spengler
Spengler Street will be closed to through traffic on the westbound side from about 6:30 AM to 12:45 PM.
Flaggers will assist residents between groups of cyclists when possible. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes when traveling southbound.
Parking will be restricted beginning three days before the race. Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be towed.
Stevens Drive
Stevens Drive and Highway 240 will have traffic restrictions from about 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Horn Rapids Impacts via Highway 240
Horn Rapids residents are encouraged to avoid travel during the impacted window when possible.
Drivers who must travel during this time may need to use alternate routes through Benton City.
Kingsgate Drive to Kennedy Road
Duportail Street will remain open northbound and southbound. The farthest southbound lane will be closed up to Queensgate Drive for cyclist traffic.
Kennedy Road will be closed after Kingsgate Drive until the final cyclist passes, expected around 9:30 AM.
Keene Road toward Richland
Cyclists will cross into the far-right lane from Kennedy Road and travel southeast.
Traffic moving northwest toward West Richland will be stopped or delayed at this location.
Drivers should expect delays in this section from about 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Keene Road will be closed to through traffic from Van Giesen Street in West Richland to the end of Duportail Street in Richland.
Keene Road will remain open southbound after Duportail Street, with the far-right lane closed for cyclist traffic.
Queensgate Drive to North Bermuda Road
Cyclists will travel uphill on the southbound side of the road.
Northbound traffic will remain open for through traffic up to Keene Road. Drivers should use caution and follow all signs and flagger instructions.
For race-day access questions, call 509-713-2742.
East Sagebrush Road to Cottonwood Drive
Neighborhoods east of North Bermuda Road will be heavily impacted by cyclist traffic.
Residents are encouraged to avoid travel during the impacted window, expected to be about 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
East Badger Road
East Badger Road will be closed westbound beginning at Cottonwood Drive.
East Jacobs Rd to Dallas Rd
East Jacobs Road will be closed eastbound.
A flagger will assist with left turns at Pear Drive when possible.
Dallas Road will be closed northbound at East Reata Road. On- and off-ramps accessing I-82 will be closed.
Residents in this area should use alternate routes to access the highway.
Dallas Road
Dallas Road and nearby crossroads will be heavily impacted by lane closures and restricted turns.
Drivers should follow all posted signs and flagger instructions.
For race-day access questions, call 509-713-2742.
Keene Road in West Richland
Keene Road will be closed to through traffic from Van Giesen Street in West Richland to the end of Duportail Street in Richland.
Flaggers will be present at the Bombing Range Road and South Highlands Boulevard intersections to assist with crossings when possible.
Belmont Boulevard
Keene Road will be closed to through traffic from Van Giesen Street in West Richland to the end of Duportail Street in Richland.
Drivers traveling toward Richland should consider alternate routes.
Local traffic access from Bombing Range Road to Keene Road is expected to resume by about 10:00 AM. Call the traffic hotline at [509-713-2742] for race-day updates.
Paradise Way
Eastbound Paradise Way will be closed to traffic.
A flagger will be present at South Highlands Boulevard.
Residents on the south side of Paradise Way are encouraged to use alternate routes toward Richland.
Local traffic access from Bombing Range Road to Keene Road is expected to resume by about 10:00 AM. Call the traffic hotline at [insert hotline number] for race-day updates.
Bombing Range Road
Bombing Range Road from Paradise Way to Van Giesen Street will remain open with traffic flowing in both directions.
Northbound traffic will be shifted into the middle lane.
Van Giesen Street
Van Giesen Street will remain open with traffic flowing in both directions.
Eastbound traffic will be shifted into the middle lane. Access on the south side of Van Giesen Street will be severely restricted after the Yakima River Bridge.
Highway 240 / Stevens Drive
Stevens Drive and Highway 240 will have traffic restrictions from about 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Spengler Street
Spengler Street will be closed to through traffic on the westbound side from about 6:30 AM to 12:45 PM.
Flaggers will assist residents between groups of cyclists when possible. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes when traveling southbound.
Parking will be restricted beginning three days before the race. Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be towed.
George Washington Way
George Washington Way will be closed on the northbound side of the road for both outbound and inbound cyclist traffic from about 6:30 AM to 12:45 PM.
Neighborhoods on the east side of George Washington Way should use Van Giesen Street, where a flagger will assist traffic between groups of cyclists when possible.
Bradley Boulevard
Columbia Point Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic.
To reach the finish line, go to Richland City Hall and use the IRONMAN shuttle.
Finish
Cyclists will finish at Columbia Point Marina Park.
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