Roanokeโs delayed Ironman triathlon opens registration for 2021
ROANOKE, Va. โ With the Ironman 70.3 Virginiaโs Blue Ridge triathlon delayed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced a new date and whatโs coming up for this event. The inaugural triathlon, set for June 6, 2021, will include a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. Registration re-opened Wednesday, and with so many people from this year still planning to participate next year, spots are limited. โYou need to be in shape to do it all," admitted Catherine Fox, vp of public affairs for Virginiaโs Blue Ridge. โOr you can be part of a relay, thatโs the other part.
Ironman triathlon coming to Roanoke Valley in 2020
ROANOKE, Va. - The Ironman Triathlon is coming to the Roanoke Valley in 2020 and for years to come. On Tuesday morning, officials with Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Carilion Clinic and Ironman announced that the international sporting event will be coming to the region. The Carilion Clinic Ironman 70.3 Virginia's Blue Ridge triathlon will take place on June 7, 2020. The Ironman triathlon is one of a series of long-distance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation. Beginning as a single race, Ironman has grown to more than 230 events across 53 countries.