Be part of the Ironman weekend
IRONMAN bursts back into Bolton.
It’s less than two weeks until England’s largest IRONMAN weekend returns to Bolton and there will be loads going on to make it a great day for athletes, supporters and spectators.
- Festival zone
- Family fun zone
- Fabulous finish along the red carpet
- Music
- Food and drink
Come along, enjoy the atmosphere and please help spread the word!
Night Run, Friday 30 June from 7pm
Over 1,000 people will run through the town centre, with a fantastic festival finish down the IRONMAN red carpet. Cheer them on, or take part by registering here.
IRONKIDS, Saturday 01 July from 9am
Over 4,000 young athletes will run the town centre course in the largest IRONKIDS event in the world!
IRONMAN UK, Sunday 02 July from 7am
Over 2,000 athletes from around the world will take on the gruelling swim, bike and run challenge.
Family Fun zone
There’s plenty to keep children happy in the town centre with face painting, a climbing wall, fairground games, football, a caving bus, arts and crafts and of course ice cream.
Festival zone
There’s also a festival zone with food, drinks, music and a bar. On Sunday 02 July, Queens Park will also host DJs and a pop-up music stage with local artists.
Where to see the action
Head to the town centre all weekend to cheer on the Night Runners, IRONKIDS and IRONMAN athletes.
And on Sunday 02 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.
Road closures
To keep athletes safe, temporary road closures will be needed over the weekend. Find out more at the IRONMAN website or email uk@ironmanroadaccess.com or call 03330 11 66 00.
