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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 thousands of cyclists across 56 miles takes some planning — and so does getting around on race morning. The good news? A little preparation goes a long way.
Know Before You GoCheck the Traffic Management Plan for course maps, estimated bike times, road impacts and the latest race-day information.
Race-day tip: Use Waze or Google Maps for current traffic conditions.
Call the Hotline: 509-713-2742
Not sure how to get where you’re going? Give us a call and we’ll help you navigate.
Rolling Closures = Roads Reopen
The bike course uses rolling closures, meaning roads reopen as cyclists clear each section. Some restrictions begin approximately 30 minutes before the first cyclist arrives, so watch for cones, signs and flaggers. Check the estimated time for the first bike.
By 1 p.m., roads are expected to be back to business as usual.
Thanks for Sharing the Road!
IRONMAN® 70.3® Washington Tri-Cities brings thousands of visitors (and millions of dollars in visitor spending!) to our community. A little planning and patience helps make race day better for athletes, residents and businesses alike.
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 starting at Bradley Boulevard.
To reach the finish line, go to the Federal building and use the IRONMAN shuttle, running all day at no cost.
Flaggers will be present at multiple exits of River’s Edge, Banks on Bradley, and River’s Edge Village to assist with crossing onto Bradley Boulevard when safe.
George Washington Way
George Washington Way will be closed from Falley Street to Spengler Street on the northbound side of the road for both outbound and inbound cyclist traffic from about 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Neighborhoods on the east side of George Washington Way should use Van Giesen Street, where a flagger will assist traffic to cross the course when safe.
South of Van Giesen Street, find Haines Avenue.
North of Van Giesen Street, find Hunt Avenue via Davison Avenue.
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 remain open southbound after Duportail Street, with the far-right lane closed for cyclist traffic.
The Brookstone neighborhood will have a flagger at Kensington Way to assist with crossing when safe to do so.
Country Ridge neighborhood will need to find Queensgate Drive via Bridie Drive, Appaloosa Way, and Lariat Lane, where a flagger will assist with crossing to access Queensgate and Keene Road.
Additional impacts on Keene Road between Bombing Range Road and Kennedy Road will take place between 8:15 and 9:30am.
Queensgate Drive to North Bermuda Road
Cyclists will travel uphill on the right 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.
Flaggers will be present at the following intersections: Cottontail Lane, White Bluffs Street, Summit Street, North Clover Road, and East Reata Road.
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, approximately 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
A flagger will be present at Cottonwood Springs Boulevard to assist with crossing Cottonwood Drive for northbound traffic.
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 have restrictions to through traffic from West Van Giesen Street (Highway 224) to Bombing Range Road from 8:15am - 12:00pm. Additional impacts on Keene Road between Bombing Range Road and Kennedy Road will take place between 8:15 and 9:30am.
Flaggers will be present at Bombing Range Road and South Highlands Boulevard intersection to assist with crossing when possible.
Belmont Boulevard
A flagger will be present at the intersection of Belmont Boulevard and Keene Road. Belmont Boulevard will be closed to traffic.
Coyote and Paradise neighborhoods should travel eastbound to find Bombing Range Road and turn onto Keene Road towards Richland after 9:45 AM.
Paradise Way
Cyclists will be traveling east bound in the furthest right lane of Paradise Way until the intersection of Bombing Range Road.
A flagger will be present at the intersection of Belmont Boulevard, South Highlands Boulevard, and Bombing Range Road to assist with crossing when safe to do so.
Coyote and Paradise neighborhoods should travel eastbound to find Bombing Range Road and turn onto Keene Road towards Richland after 9:45 AM.
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.
Flaggers will be present at the following intersections: Laurel Drive, West Everett Street, and West Van Giesen Street.
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 restricted after the Yakima River Bridge.
Flaggers will be present at the following intersections: South 41st Avenue, South 38th Avenue, Jones Road, and Buckskin Lane.
Highway 240 / Stevens Drive
Stevens Drive and Highway 240 will have traffic restrictions from about 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Multiple flaggers will be directing traffic at the intersection of 240 and Van Giesen Street and Spengler Street.
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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