Neighbors,
Please take note and make your plans for Sunday, June 2, accordingly.
Will
William A. Allen III
919-349-6566 Mobile
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Jayne Kirkpatrick, Director, Public Affairs
Prepared by: David Blount, Public Affairs Specialist
May 28, 2013
For more information: Contact Brian Myrick, Race Director, 864-404-8389
Ironman 70.3 Triathlon to Impact Traffic Across Raleigh
Road races across Raleigh are a common occurrence almost every weekend. From
5K races through Downtown Raleigh to marathons that involve sprints through
Umstead Park, every section of the City is used to the site of groups of
runners competing. As well as fostering a competitive spirit and offering
great athletic opportunities, the races generate considerable income from
hotel visits and meals eaten in local restaurants by out-of-towners.
On June 2, however, a unique race will be coming to the Triangle. The
Ironman 70.3 Raleigh will be taking place in Chatham and Wake counties. More
than 2,700 people have registered for the event. The age of the registrants
ranges from 18 years to 76 year old. Fifteen countries will be represented.
More than 1,300 of the racers will be from North Carolina with more than
1,000 coming from 43 different states. The top 50 performers will qualify
for the Ironman 70.3 world championship in Nevada.
"Having Ironman come to Raleigh is a thrill," said Raleigh Mayor Nancy
McFarlane. "It is such a positive event. While the economic impact is
significant, we shouldn't overlook the opportunity to share Raleigh with the
participants from 15 countries and 43 states, and from teenagers to those in
retirement. What a fabulous way to showcase our great city while making
friends with a diverse group of enthusiastic athletes."
Ironman competitions feature a race combining swimming, bicycling, and
running. The Ironman 70.3 Raleigh race will begin at 7 a.m. at Jordan Lake
with a 1.2 mile swim. After completing the swim, the racers will then begin
a 56-mile bike race that will carry them into Downtown Raleigh. The riders
will enter Raleigh's city limits on Lake Wheeler Road at Tryon Road. They
will travel north and then turn left on South Saunders Street and then turn
right on South Street. A transition area will be in place between Salisbury
Street and Wilmington Street for the final leg - a 13.1 mile half-marathon.
The runners will:
* Turn left on South Wilmington Street (in the left lane);Turn left
on Edenton Street;
* Turn left on South Salisbury Street;
* Turn right on Hillsborough Street;
* Turn right into main entrance of Meredith College;
* Turn around in front of Administration Building;
* Turn right onto the greenway trail;
* Follow the greenway trail around Meredith College and cross I-440
using the pedestrian bridge;
* Make a u-turn at a designated point on the grounds of the North
Carolina Art Museum;
* Turn right on the main drive at Meredith College;
* Turn left on Hillsborough Street;Turn right on Salisbury Street;
* Turn left on Morgan Street;
* Turn right on Fayetteville Street and then finish in front of the
Marriott Hotel.
Police will be present to direct traffic along the route. The race is
expected to impact traffic in Raleigh from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
"This is a tremendous event for the City of Raleigh and the entire region,"
said Scott Dupree, executive director of the Greater Raleigh Sports
Alliance. "Ironman is one of the most well-respected and highly-regarded
brands in the sports event industry, with a long track record of staging
successful and well-run events all over the world. This marks the first time
an Ironman event has ever been held in the Carolinas, and we are thrilled to
host it right here in Raleigh."
Mr. Dupree added that the economic impact on the Triangle will be
significant. More than 5,000 visitors are expected.
"Those visitors will generate more than $2 million in direct visitor
spending and 4,500 hotel room nights, while also enjoying our restaurants
along with all of the visitor and cultural attractions that Raleigh has to
offer," he said. "The branding component should not be overlooked. Greater
Raleigh is on a pretty good roll in terms of positioning itself as a premier
destination city for major events. It started with NHL All-Star Weekend in
2011, and now in succession we are preparing for Ironman and the
International Bluegrass Music Association in 2013, followed by the NCAA
men's basketball tournament and the Rock 'n' Roll Raleigh Marathon in 2014.
And more specifically, Ironman helps to brand Raleigh as a healthy, active
destination on an international level."
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