The official race kicks off at 6:25 a.m. with a two-loop swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene totaling 2.4 miles, and with a water temperature of 56 degrees, some may think the early morning time is not the only brisk beginning to the day. The triathlon continues with a 112 mile bike course and ends with a 26.2 mile run.
As in years past, parking will be available through various city lots, along side streets and the North Idaho College Campus. If you plan on watching the swim start, be sure to give yourself plenty of time as race day consistently causes heavy traffic.
To get a great seat at any of the events, make sure to get there early! Below locations are meant only as suggestions, make sure to take in your surroundings and always follow the law. Stay safe.
Best Spectator locations for swimming: Beach along the edge of Fort Sherman Park Downtown CDA
Best Spectator locations for Biking: Lakeside Avenue, Sherman Ave, CDA Lake Drive, Northwest BLVD, US Hwy 95
Best Spectator locations for the Running: same as for biking
According to the official Ironman release, races are timed as listed below.
The swim course will officially close at 9:20 a.m.
The bike course will close at 5:30 p.m.
The run course will officially close at midnight.
Full event schedule by ironmancda.com
Course maps by ironmancda.com
written by Jantzen Hunsaker
