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Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 to pause after 2023 due to Blue Ridge Parkway improvements
Read full article: Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 to pause after 2023 due to Blue Ridge Parkway improvementsOrganizers of the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 have announced that after the upcoming 2023 race in June, the event will be paused.
Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping in
Read full article: Thinking about running a triathlon? 5 tips before jumping inEither exercising more or achieving greater fitness goals are usually popular New Yearโs resolutions for people, but have you thought about an even bolder resolution that will ensure you either get or remain in great shape?
โIt was just executed so wellโ: IRONMAN officials praise local emergency response agencies for successful event
Read full article: โIt was just executed so wellโ: IRONMAN officials praise local emergency response agencies for successful eventThe inaugural IRONMAN in Virginiaโs Blue Ridge is now behind us and the positive feedback from racers, visitors and community members alike is pouring in.
Carilion Clinic Ironman registration to open up Wednesday afternoon
Read full article: Carilion Clinic Ironman registration to open up Wednesday afternoonROANOKE, Va. โ After the race was postponed by a year due to the pandemic, registration for the new date is set to open Wednesday afternoon. Registration will open up at noon for the 70.3-mile race, set to take place on June 6, 2021. The centerpiece for the route includes a bike course that will go along 56 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Roanoke County into Botetourt County. For the swimming portion, triathletes will be jumping into Carvins Cove for a 1.2-mile swim before transitioning to a run at Riverโs Edge Park and the Roanoke River Greenway. To register, click here.
Portion of Blue Ridge Parkway could shutdown for Roanoke Ironman race
Read full article: Portion of Blue Ridge Parkway could shutdown for Roanoke Ironman raceROANOKE, Va. โ The National Park Service wants to know what you think about shutting down part of the Blue Ridge Parkway for next yearโs Ironman race. Race organizers want to shut down about 20 miles for the bike portion of the race. The park service is taking public comments until Nov. 22. The race will be held in Roanoke on June 7. National Park Service spokesperson for the Blue Ridge Parkway, Leesa Brandon, said thereโs no set date when a decision will be made on the request.