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Guide to St. George during the Ironman World Championship

ST. GEORGE — The 2021 Ironman World Champion is being held this weekend (one year late!) in St. George, Utah. Roads downtown are already closed, and large portions of Washington County will be blocked off on race day. Here’s your guide to planning around the road closures, and finding places to spectate on race day!

Below, you’ll find course maps, road closures, spectator locations, parking spots, and a calendar of events. Happy race week!

1. Course Maps

These three maps show where the Ironman athletes will be racing in the swim, bike, and run portions of the race.

2. Road Closures

This interactive map shows which roads will be closed on race day. Some notable road closures include Highway 18, Red Hills Parkway, Telegraph Street, and more. Check the map to see which streets near you will be closed. For a more detailed list of race day road closures including expected times, visit this link.

3. Spectator Locations

There are several locations across Washington County to spectate the swim, bike, and run portions of the race. Some of them are only accessible on foot, or by leaving very early in the morning. Visit this link to find all the accessible spectator spots.

4. Parking

There are several parking locations near downtown St. George with access to the Ironman Village, finish line, as well as downtown shops and restaurants. The designated parking spots are at Christensen’s Plaza, the Main Street Lot, the Main Street parking garage, and the St. George Temple Visitor’s Center. Visit this link to find all the parking locations.

5. Calendar of Events

Along with the race itself, there are events happening all week long in association with the Ironman race. Visit this link to view a full calendar of everything Ironman happening around town.