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Britain’s best IRONMAN weekend is back in Bolton from Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July and people are being encouraged to take part, support the athletes or simply turn up and enjoy the spectacle.

Helping to celebrate the achievements of all the athletes there will be a festival zone, family fun area and music stages.

Night Run, Friday 30th June

Join over 1,000 athletes taking on a fun-filled 5k race through the streets of the town centre, with live music, a fantastic festival finish down the IRONMAN red carpet, and food and drink vendors at the finish line in Victoria Square. Places are still available and you can register now 

 

IRONKIDS, Saturday 1st July

It’s back and bigger than ever, as over 4,000 young athletes race the town centre course in the largest IRONKIDS event in the world! The sold-out run sees children aged 3-15 earn their IRONKIDS finisher medal. Pop down to cheer them on and soak up the atmosphere.

 

IRONMAN UK, Sunday 2nd July

Bolton will host over 2,400 athletes from 32 countries taking part in the gruelling swim, bike and run challenge. An updated bike course brings the excitement to even more communities this year – including a tough new section up and down Smithills Dean Road.

 

The athletes need you!

Head to the town centre on June 30th and July 1st to cheer on the Night Runners and IRONKIDS and enjoy the festival and family fun zones.

And on Sunday 2nd July, you can support the IRONMAN UK athletes all around the course. Le Mans Crescent and Queen’s Park are good spots to cheer from as you can see the athletes multiple times.

Spectator hotspots along the bike course are Smithills Dean Road (with a farm, café, family activities, parking and a footpath for safe viewing), and Egerton village (with local shops, pubs and restaurants at the foot of a long descent).

On the marathon run course, Queen’s Park, Chorley New Road and the incredible town centre finish line are the places to be.