Spectator Guide Friday 12th - Sunday 14th July 2019 - Visit Bolton
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Spectator Guide
Friday 12th – Sunday 14th July 2019
2.4 mile swim
112 mile bike
26.2 mile run
A spectating and info guide for the
UK’s premier long distance triathlon.
This guide will help you get around
and watch the IRONMAN UK event,
as well as transport and road
closure information.
VisitBolton
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What is
?
Ironman is a triathlon comprising of a 2.4mile swim, 112
mile bike ride and then a full 26.2 mile marathon all to be
completed consecutively within 17 hours.
Ironman was founded in 1978 when some athletes in Hawaii
were discussing who the fittest athlete would be. One of the
group, John Collins, suggested they settle the debate by
combining the three existing long-distance competitions
already on the island: the Waikiki Rough Water Swim (2.4mi),
the Around-Oahu Bike Race (112mi), and the Honolulu
Marathon (26.2mi) into a single event.
13 athletes completed that first face and since then the sport
has grown into a global series with over 60,000 athletes
competing each year.
Bolton has been the proud host of Ironman for the last 11
years.
Friday 12th July
NIGHTRUN Bolton, presented by IRONMAN is a new addition
this year, making the sporting event a 3-day festival weekend.
The 5k fun run starts at 7pm and is open to all over the age of 16. The
course starts on Le Mans Crescent, heading through the town centre,
Military Division
and into Queens Park. Runners will then come back to town, finishing in
The IRONMAN Military Division is open to amateur active duty
Victoria Square on the same finish line as Ironman UK athletes.
Military personnel, regardless of country, gender or branch of
service.
Each participant will receive a Night Run t-shirt with every finisher
receiving a Night Run medal. Participants will also receive a free drink
IRONMAN’s military ties date back to the inaugural event, co-created by
that they can enjoy in our brand new Festival Zone where there will be
U.S. Navy Commander John Collins and his wife Judy and the first race
live music, a bar, food and seating.
was won by US Navy Communications Specialist Gordon Haller. The
runner-up spot at the inaugural event went to US Navy Seal John
If you’ve not signed up already then there’s still time
Dunbar, while third that day went to US Marine Dave Orlowski.
www.ironmanuk.com – or just turn up on the day.
The 2019 IRONMAN UK Military Division will be offering 10 qualification
slots exclusively to athletes who are in active military duty. Military
slots will be allocated per the standard slot allocation with each age
group category that has a starting athlete being automatically allocated
one slot. Prior to race day at least one slot will be allocated to each
Saturday 13th July
male and female Military Age Group. Final slot allocation will be
determined on race day based on the number of starters in each Military
Age Group.
IRONKIDS Bolton is the biggest in the world with over 3000 stars
of the future taking to the streets of Bolton which sold out in a Similar to the qualifying process for the IRONMAN World Championship
matter of hours. for Age Group athletes, if there are no starters in a particular Military
Age Group, the slot will be moved to the next calculated Military Age
IRONKIDS is a run only children’s event for 3-14 year olds. All children Group within the gender. Slot allocation and roll down for Military
will finish under our famous IRONMAN Finish Arch in Victoria Square. athletes will be conducted during the same ceremony as Age Group
To find out more visit www.ironkids.co.uk athletes.
2.4 miles Swim
Course
Athletes will complete a two-lap swim course which is based at the
Pennington Flash Country Park in Leigh, Greater Manchester.
Starting at 6am the swim takes place 11 miles from Bolton town
centre and starts from the eastern side of the lake.
The first athlete transition is based here on the picnic area next to the
golf course.
Hotspots
You can watch the swim from the water’s edge at the Flash.
ACCESS
There is no vehicle access to Pennington Flash on race day.
Spectators can park in Morrisons Supermarket Car Park, Leigh Sports
Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY.
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Bike
Course
112 miles
The 112 mile Ironman bike course starts with an 11 mile point to point
cycle from Pennington Flash to join the two-lap circuit at Horwich.
New for 2019, bikes will pass Transition 2 at Queens Park and ride along-
side the run course through Bolton town centre. The bike course then
travels East towards Bury, before heading North through Ramsbottom
where the scenic, undulating ride really starts. The course continues
through the breathtaking Lancashire countryside before heading down the
famous Sheephouse Lane, through Rivington, down Chorley New Road
and back to Queens Park for Lap 2.
Transition
Transition 2 is based at Queens Park this year located 10 minutes walk
from Bolton Town Centre. This is where the athletes change from the bike
to the run section.
The first athlete is expected into T2 any time from 11.15am and they will
be almost 6 hours into their journey. The final cut off for the bike course is
4.30pm at T2.
Hotspots
Due to the new bike course for 2019, spectators can now view cyclists
from Le Mans Crescent as they pass through the Le Mans Crescent Arch
before heading out of Bolton towards Breightmet. There will be support at
the 17 and 65 mile point in Bolton Town Centre as the route turns left into
Le Mans Crescent from Black Horse Street.
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Another option to view the cyclists is Rivington Green. Here athletes will
have descended the infamous Sheep House Lane. IRONMAN UK
26.2 miles Run
Course
The run starts from Transition 2 at Queens Park.
The IRONMAN UK race course finishes with a 26 mile point to point run. This
starts from T2 at Queens Park and athletes use Spa Road. From here athletes
head into the town centre passing along Bark Street and Knowsley Street and
turning for their laps on Victoria Square and looping the Town Hall in sight of
the finish line.
Athletes will get a warm welcome when they cross the finish line on Victoria
Square in the heart of Bolton town centre. This area is not just for the finish as
the race course will bring athletes into sight of the finish line three times on
their run laps as they loop around Le Mans Crescent and Bolton Town Hall.
The first athlete will finish in around 8 hours 30 mins so will be due in shortly
after 2pm.
By the time they finish the athletes will have unbelievably covered over 140
miles! The final cut off time for athletes is 17 hours after the race start at 11pm.
Hotspots
The run is best viewed from numerous hotspots in Bolton town centre as here
you will see athletes three times before they return for a fourth time to the finish
funnel. These include Queens Park where you will see athletes run past the
park’s lakes and rose gardens and Chlorley New Road where the athletes
complete their out and back laps amongst a now famous throng of cheering
supporters and Boltonians.
There will be lots of Family Fun activities in the town centre and Queens Park
such as food, drink, games and music making them great bases for family
hotspots.
From Le Mans Crescent you can see the athletes pass the iconic arches. From
#IRONMANUK here you can also watch the athletes enter Victoria Square to tackle the last leg
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of the race before finishing under the infamous Ironman gantry.
Finish
area
140.6 miles
How to view the finish
The finish area is based in the heart of Bolton. Plenty of shops will be
open for food and drinks during the day to fuel your support for those out
on the course. New for 2019 there will also be a Festival Zone located on
Oxford Street where spectators and athletes can enjoy live music, a bar,
food and a seating area.
The Expo and Merchandise tents will also be located outside Bolton
Town Hall.
There will be lots of Family Fun sporting activities throughout the town
centre to keep the kids entertained while you wait for your Ironman to
come round on the next loop.
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Access and parking
Main Event Site: The Albert Halls, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU
The following multi-storey car parks are free on race day:
• Topp Way, Duke Street, BL1 2DJ
• Deane Road, Wellington Street, BL3 5DX
• Octagon, Great Moor Street, BL1 1TN
Swim Start: Pennington Flash Country Park
Parking is available at the Morrisons supermarket car park (WN7 4JY)
on race mornings which is a 5 minute walk from the swim start area.
Cars must be on site by 5.45am and will be locked in until at least 8.45 am.
Vehicles will be able to exit this car park throughout the event by
travelling South.
Finish Line: Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RJ
Spectator Shuttle Buses
Adult Spectator Ticket = £5
Child Spectator Ticket = £3
Children aged 2 and under = Free
Please note: All tickets must be purchased at registration prior to Sunday
14th July. There will be no tickets on sale on race morning.
03:20 – 05:20 – Great Moor Street to Swim Start
08:30 – 10:30 – Swim Start to Great Moor Street
Spectators may use the buses but up until 04:40 athletes will be prioritised,
until all the athletes have got to the swim start.
Spectators can take the shuttle bus back to Black Horse Street after the
last swimmer has exited on the bike at 08:30.
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IRONMAN UK There will be a shuttle bus taking spectators from Great Moor Street to
Rivinton Barn/ Rivington Green in 2019.ROAD CLOSURES - 14th July 2019
There will be many road closures in and around Bolton, Wigan, Bury, Blackburn and Darwen and Lancashire on the day of the
event. Marshalls will be present to allow access for emergency services, residents, and businesses.
For a full list of road closures, visit www.ironmanuk.com and click on Road Access tab
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IRONMAN UK12TH-14TH
JULY 2019 ZONE
With the introduction of Night
Run on Friday 12th July, we’re
turning IRONMAN weekend into
a 3 day celebration with our Come and support this year’s participants
brand new Festival Zone! and have fun at our free family events:
Located on Oxford Street, the Festival
Zone features a live music stage with Bolton
performers across the whole weekend, Centrem - 5.30pm,
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a bar, delicious food and a seating area. Saturdayh 8.30a
Sunday 14th 10am - 7pm
Queens Park
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Henna and face painting, giant from 12noon - 7pm
Friday 12th July – 6pm until 11pm garden games, ping-pong,
Saturday 13th July – 9am until 5pm wrestling, fairground rides, Live music stage with
Sunday 14th July – 10am until 9pm climbing wall, running track, various acts
e-sports, Rugby League World throughout the day,
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