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IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE UPDATE

Plan ahead, get tested and have a wonderful time at IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire

As IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire returns to the county this weekend, people are being reminded to check for local road closures and all athletes, attendees, and volunteers encouraged to take lateral flow tests. This will be the first large event taking place in Staffordshire since the pandemic began, and Covid-19 restrictions will still be in place.

Get tested and follow public health guidelines

More than 1200 athletes will take part in the triathlon, which has a route spanning four district areas this Sunday July 18th.  Athletes must follow very stringent and increased public heath guidelines this year including:

• A pre-event health questionnaire and additional registration day screening processes
• Face masks mandatory in all race venues throughout the weekend
• Maintaining social distancing in all race areas, including the run leg
• A Staffordshire County Council testing station/van will be available on registration days

Reminder to plan ahead for travel

You are also being advised to check the route and timings if you are planning on travelling locally as various access measures and staggered road closures will be in place over the weekend. People can find out details, including specific timings, on the IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire website at www.ironman.com/im703-staffordshire

Please plan ahead.

There will be unrestricted access for emergency services at all times.

If you have any access questions please contact staffordshire70.3@ironmanroadaccess.com or call 03330 11 66 00

The 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire Route The race starts with a one-lap swim course which is 1.2 miles long and will take place at Chasewater, near Lichfield. After this, athletes will get on their bikes and travel through the heart of the Staffordshire countryside. The 56 mile route will follow the road up through Nethertown and Yoxall going up to Hanbury before turning off and passing through the village of Marchington. Then riders will go back down south towards Abbots Bromley passing over the Blithfield Reservoir before passing down into Rugeley town centre. Once there, riders will follow the A513 through Cannock Chase and Milford before heading into Stafford. The run course starts at Riverway and goes through Stafford, running alongside the River Sow, into Stafford town centre and towards Stafford Castle before finishing off in Stafford Market Square. GO HERE to view all of the official route and access maps

Planning for a safe and enjoyable event

Delivering an event which is safe and enjoyable for everyone has remained a priority throughout the planning stages. All the planning for the event has been led by the IRONMAN organisation alongside local councils, police, fire and emergency services and all within the latest public health guidelines.

You can learn more about IRONMAN 70.3 STAFFORDSHIRE, including how to get involved and of course check out those all-important route and road access guides – at the official IRONMAN website.

IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire Website