From the City of Salem —
Thousands of athletes and supporters from around the globe will converge on Salem, Oregon for the prestigious IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon endurance competition. The event kicks off at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Riverfront Park.
Road Closures and Traffic Information
Several road closures will be in effect from Riverfront Park in downtown Salem to the Ankeny Natural Wildlife Refuge along River Road South. Residents along the racecourse will receive information about these changes, and signs will be posted to alert drivers to potential traffic disruptions throughout the day.
Key Traffic Details:
- Vehicles traveling between Salem, OR and Independence, OR on River Road South should use alternate routes between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. as River Road South will be impacted by the event.
- Roads will reopen for normal use once the street portion of the bicycle race is completed.
Lane Restrictions and Road Closures: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Front Street SE to Trade Street SE (Southbound): Two lanes closed, one lane open for vehicle traffic.
- Commercial Street SE (Southbound): Two lanes closed, one lane open for vehicle traffic.
- Mission Street (Commercial Street to Saginaw Street S): Local traffic only.
- Saginaw Street S (Mission Street to Owens Street): Local traffic only.
- Owens Street to River Road South: Local traffic only.
- River Road South to Ankeny Nature Preserve: Local traffic only.
Park Closures:
Riverfront Park, Minto-Brown Island Park, and Wallace Marine Park will remain open during the event, though access and parking will be limited.
- Riverfront Park Boat Dock: Closed from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Wallace Marine Boat Dock: Closed from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Peter Courtney Bridge: Closed to the public from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
About the Race:
The 70-mile racecourse includes:
- A 1.2-mile swim in the Willamette River.
- A 56-mile bike ride through South Salem to the Ankeny Nature Preserve and back.
- A 13.1-mile run through Minto-Brown Island Park, finishing at the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater in Riverfront Park.
IRONMAN events have long drawn athletes who challenge themselves and each other against the grueling course. Salem, along with partners in tourism like Travel Salem, is proud to host IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon.
For more information about the course, including maps and details on street impacts, please visit the IRONMAN 70.3 Oregon.