Panama City Beach's 44th IRONMAN 70.3 will bring traffic changes May 9
The 44th IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast is slated for May 9 in Panama City Beach. Here's a look at roads that will be affected.
PANAMA CITY BEACH − Athletes are slated to flood the Beach during the weekend for the 44th IRONMAN 70. 3 Gulf Coast. As director of the race, Ben Rausa said he expects for the event to garner about 1,800 athletes.
It will be held in Panama City Beach on May 9, impacting various roads and traffic patterns throughout the area. The race boats a 1. 2-mile swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a 56-mile bike ride and 13.
1-mile run along local roads. Bad weather conditions last year caused race officials to not only cancel the swim, but also end the entire event early . "We're just looking for some great weather," Rausa said.
"The forecast looks really good right now. We know it's subject to change, but we have a lot of contingency plans for inclement weather or anything that we face that's a challenge. " Multiple roads will be impacted during the race.