(Information courtesy the Augusta Sports Council)
Organizers of the IRONMAN® 70.3® Augusta triathlon have released information regarding the IRONMAN® 70.3® course routes and traffic plan. Traffic conditions will be impacted on area roads on Sunday, September 27, 2026 beginning at 4 a.m. and continuing until 6 p.m. The IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlon will begin at 7:15 a.m. with a 1.2-mile swim from the Sharon Jones Amphitheater in North Augusta to the 5th Street Marina in downtown Augusta.
From there, the athletes will transition to the 56-mile cycling leg that will wind through south Augusta. The athletes will return to the transition area at 5th Street Depot to begin the 13.1-mile run leg of the race through the Augusta Riverwalk and the North Augusta Greeneway and finishing on Reynolds Street in Downtown Augusta.
“Safety along the route is critical for all the athletes, spectators and residents. There will be dozens of security vehicles including local law enforcement and city vehicles assisting with road closures and safety. Please be aware of these officers, along with uniformed volunteer road marshals, who will be monitoring entrances and exits to homes and businesses. If travels catch you in the midst of the competitions, please remain where you are, enjoy the race and proceed safely when you can. Updated traffic notifications and alternate routes will be available on Google Maps and the Waze App on race day, Sept. 27. We encourage all those that will be impacted by the race to use these resources for safely navigating the course, and to be mindful of the 2,000+ athletes coming your way,” the news release said.
Bike Course:
The first group of cyclists will take the route at approximately 7:35 a.m. Organizers anticipate all roads to be clear by 3 p.m. The cyclists will start on Reynolds Street. They will take 5th St. and then merge onto Gordon Highway to begin the trek to south Augusta. Roads along the cycling route will be open to traffic. Major intersections will be monitored by law enforcement officers.
Bike Course Impacted Roads:
| Streets Impacted | Lanes Impacted | Impacted From | Impacted To | Time Impact begins | Time Impact ends |
| 4h Club Rd | Eastbound and Westbound | Mike Padgett Hwy | Old Waynesboro Rd | 7 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
| Gordon Hwy | Southbound | 5th St | Tubman Home Rd | 6 a.m. | 11:30am |
| Mike Padgett Hwy | Eastbound | Peach Orchard Rd | Old Waynesboro Rd | 6 a.m. | noon |
| Old Waynesboro Rd | Southbound | Mike Padgett Hwy | McDade Rd | 6 a.m. | noon |
| McDade Rd | Westbound | Old Waynesboro Rd | Brown Rd | 6 a.m. | noon |
| Brown Rd | Southbound | McDade Rd | Liberty Church Rd | 6 a.m. | noon |
| Liberty Church Rd | Eastbound | Brown Rd | Old Waynesboro Rd | 6 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. |
| Old Waynesboro Rd | Southbound | Liberty Church Rd | McCombs Rd | 6 a.m. | 1 p.m. |
| McCombs Rd | Northbound | Old Waynesboro Rd | Broome Rd | 6 a.m. | 1 p.m. |
| Hephzibah-Mcbean Rd | Eastbound | Broome Rd | Mike Padgett Hwy | 6 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| ,Mmike Padgett Hwy | Northbound | Hephzibah-Mcbean Rd | 4H club RD | 6 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
| Horseshoe Rd | Northbound | Mike Padgett Hwy | Mike Padgett Hwy | 6 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
| Doug Barnard Pkwy | Northbound | 4H Club Rd | Gordon Hwy | 6 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
| Lock and Dam Rd | Eastbound and Westbound | Doug Barnard Pkwy | Doug Barnard Pkwy | 6 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
| Gordon Hwy | Northbound | Doug Barnard Pkwy | Taylor St. | 6 a.m. | 2 p.m. |
| 3rd St | Northbound | Taylor St | Watkins St | 6 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
| Greene St | Eastbound and Westbound | Sibley St. | 5th St. | 4 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
| 4th St | Northbound and Southbound | Greene St. | Taylor St | 4 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
Run Course:
Race organizers expect the leaders to begin the run at approximately 9:43 a.m. According to the race cut-off time, runners must be off the course by 6 p.m. On Reynolds Street, one lane of traffic along the route will be designated for the race, with cones marking the circuit. Motorists are encouraged to park on streets not affected by the race course. Reynolds St. will be open eastbound but closed westbound from 13th to 5th street. Expect delays on 13th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Reynolds St. from Burum Lane (just across from the Augusta Common) through 8th Street will close Friday, September 25 at 6 p.m. One eastbound lane on Reynolds St. from Burum Ln. to 8th Street will remain open until 6 a.m. on Friday, September 25. 8th Street from Broad Street to Reynolds St. will close Friday, September 25 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, September 27 at approximately 6 p.m.
Run Impacted Roads:
| Streets Impacted | Lanes Impacted | Impacted From | Impacted To | Time Impact begins | Time Impact ends |
| Reynolds St | Eastbound and Westbound | 4th St. | 13th St | 4 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
| 13th St | Northbound and Southbound | Reynolds St | E Buena Vista Ave | 4 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
| E Clifton Ave | Eastbound | Georgia Ave | Victoria Ln | 4 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
| E Buena Vista Ave | Eastbound and Westbound | Georgia Ave | Riverside Blvd | 4 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
| Greeneway trail (RUNNERS CROSSING) | Eastbound and Westbound | Riverside Blvd | Knotty Pine Dr. | 4 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
| Railroad Ave (RUNNERS CROSSING) | Eastbound and Westbound | Center St. | Riverside Blvd | 4 a.m. | 6 p.m. |
NO PARKING AREAS:
– 5th street Marina (Fri Noon – Sun 6 p.m.)
– 6th Street (Sun 4 a.m.-6 p.m.)
– Augusta Greeneway trail parking lot off Riverside blvd. (Sun 4am- 6pm)
– Center St. in front of Sharon Jones Amphitheater (Sun 4am-6pm)
– Greeneway trail lot at the rapids by Martintown Rd (Sun 4am- 6pm)
Course Maps:
Course maps can be found at https://www.ironman.com/im703-augusta-course
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