IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Join us in Sandusky, OH for an invigorating ferry swim start as you leap into Lake Erie for a 1.2-mile swim, a fast-flat 56-mile bike through rural farmland roads, and a 13.1-mile run through historic downtown Sandusky – all while surrounded by spectators in this exciting coastal destination.
Here you can find information on the IM Local Program that connects IRONMAN athletes and event volunteers to local business to help you experience the best of Shores & Islands Ohio! Find places to stay, restaurants, and other exciting attractions in the area. The following businesses will be offering special discounts and perks to patrons who show they are part of the IRONMAN event.
Athlete Registration
Start Your Journey! In your summer coastal escape you will find an unforgettable racing experience in Shores & Islands Ohio.
Become a Volunteer
IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio is a great opportunity to get your community group, run club, tri-club, ANY group involved and volunteer together. We have many areas of the race that are…
The course will encompass a 1.2 mile swim, a fast-flat 56 mile bike through Erie Counties farmland roads, and a 13.1 mile run through historic downtown Sandusky!
Located along the Sandusky Bay shoreline, Sandusky has been named the Best Coastal Small Town in America! This growing destination is home to world class amusement park, Cedar…
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Where to eat, stay, and more!
IM Local Program
Local Businesses who are offering special discounts or adjusted hours during the IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio event are listed below.
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2024 Traffic Impact
The IRONMAN 70.3 Team would like to thank you for your hospitality during the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio. On Sunday, July 21, athletes will visit your city to test their physical and mental limits. Over the course of the day, they will complete a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run in succession. The routes were chosen to highlight the various areas that we feel showcase the unique setting of Sandusky. We appreciate your support and ask that you travel with caution and allow for additional travel time to your destination. Participants count on you for motivation on race day, so bring your friends and cheer them on! We look forward to a great event and hope to see you out there!
BIKE COURSE ROAD CLOSURES (NO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) JULY 20, 2024 | |||
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ROAD IMPACTED | FROM | TO | TIMES OF IMPACT |
Shoreline Dr | Fulton St | Lawrence St | 6 AM to 1:30 PM |
Lawrence St | Shoreline Dr | Water St | 6 AM to 1:30 PM |
Water St/ Shelby St | Lawrence St | Market St | 6 AM to 1:30 PM |
Market St | Shelby St | Pearl St | 6 AM to 1:30 PM |
Pearl St | Market St | Tiffin Ave | 6 AM to 1:30 PM |
RUN COURSE ROAD CLOSURES (NO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC) JULY 20, 2024 | |||
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ROAD IMPACTED | FROM | TO | TIMES OF IMPACT |
Shoreline Dr | Wayne St | Fulton St | 5 AM to 4:30 PM |
Decatur St | Shoreline Dr | Water St | 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
Water St | Decatur St | Lawrence St | 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
Lawrence St | Water St | Market St | 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
Market St | Lawrence St | Perry St | 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
Perry St | Market St | Adams St | 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
Adams St | Perry St | Shelby St | 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
Shelby St | Adams St | Madison St | 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
Madison St | Shelby St | Meigs St | 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
Columbus Ave | Market St | Water St | 7/19 at 12 AM to 7/22 at 12 AM |
Water St | Columbus Ave | Wayne St | 7/19 at 12 AM to 7/22 at 12 AM |
All east bound traffic on SR 2 heading toward Cedar Point should use SR4 (Hayes Ave) exit ramp 134. Exit ramps 131 and 133 will be closed. |
NO PARKING on the streets listed above
from 7/19 at 6 PM to 7/20 6 PM.
For downtown access north of Monroe during closures, use Washington St (via Camp St) and Jefferson St (via Meigs St). To access Shoreline Dr east of Jackson St Pier, use Meigs St (via Water St).
BIKE COURSE DELAYS FROM 6:30 AM TO 1 PM | ERIE & SANDUSKY COUNTY | ||
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ROAD IMPACTED | FROM | TO |
Tiffin Ave/ US 6 | Pearl St | Fremont Ave |
Fremont Ave/ US 6 | Venice Rd | Bardshar Rd |
Bardshar Rd | Fremont Ave | Miller Rd |
Heywood Rd | Bardshar Rd | Thicket Rd |
Thicket Rd | Heywood Rd | Prairie Rd (OH 269) |
Prairie Rd (OH 269) | Thicket Rd | Oxbo Rd |
Oxbo Rd | Prairie Rd (OH 269) | Northwest Rd (312) |
Northwest Rd (CR 312) | Oxbo Rd | Vickery Rd (CR 247) |
Ridge Rd/ Portland Rd (CR 175) | Southwest Rd (OH 312) | OH 269 |
OH 269 | Ridge Rd/Portland Rd (CR 175) | Mason Rd |
Mason Rd | OH 269 | Maple Ave (CR 103) |
Maple Ave (CR 103) | Mason Rd | Miller Rd |
Miller Rd | Maple Ave (CR 103) | Bardshar Rd |
Homegardner Rd | Bardshar Rd | Tiffin Ave (101) |
Tiffin Ave/ US 6 | Homegardner Rd | US6/Tiffin Ave |
Vickery Rd/ Whitmore Rd (CR 247) | Northwest Rd (CR 312) | CR 232 |
CR 232 | Vickery (CR 247) | Balsizer Rd (239) |
Balsizer Rd (239) | CR 232 | Shock Rd (204) |
Shock Rd (204) | Balsizer Rd (239) | Beeler Rd (CR 229) |
Beeler Rd (CR 223) | Shock Rd (204) | CR 232 |
CR 232 | Beeler Rd (CR 229) | Bookmeyer (CR 223) |
Bookmeyer (CR 223) | CR 232 | CR 260 |
CR 260 | Bookmeyer (CR 223) | Maple St (101) |
Maple St (101) | CR 260 | CR 268 |
CR 268 | Maple St (101) | Ridge Rd (CR 175) |
Ridge Rd/ Portland Rd (CR 175) | CR 268 | Southwest Rd (CR 312) |