Ironman Lake Placid triathletes work on their 2.4-mile swim at Mirror Lake during the 2023 race. (News photo — Andy Flynn)

LAKE PLACID — Those wanting to see the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon — either in person or virtually — have options to watch portions of the 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run on Sunday.

Free live coverage of the event will be broadcast across multiple platforms for viewers around the world including proseries.ironman.com, Outside TV, YouTube, DAZN and L’Equipe in France.

People who want to stream the professional coverage on their computer or mobile device can log onto the Ironman YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@ironmantriathlon.

The pro men begin their race at 6:18 a.m., followed by the pro women at 6:22 (these are updated times). The age-group rolling start at Mirror Lake begins at 6:30 a.m.

People who want to track an athlete virtually can download the Ironman Tracker App on their smartphones. The app will ask smartphone users to make sure they say “allow” to enable push notifications for real-time tracking and event messages. Notifications can be turned off later if desired.

Spectators watch Ironman Lake Placid triathletes complete their 2.4-mile swim at the Mirror Lake beach during the 2023 race. (News photo — Andy Flynn)

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Shuttle bus, parking

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Those who want to see the action in person can park in one of three spectator parking lots, and a shuttle bus — running between 4:30 a.m. Sunday and 1 a.m. Monday — will transport them between the parking lot and a drop-off spot on Cummings Road between the Olympic Center and the Olympic Speedskating Oval. The drop-off spot is a short distance from the finish line at the Oval — about one-quarter mile from Main Street.

The parking lots are located at the following:

Spectators watch Ironman Lake Placid triathletes complete their 2.4-mile swim at the Mirror Lake beach during the 2023 race. (News photo — Andy Flynn)

– Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Department, near the corner of Old Military Road and Mill Pond Drive

– Lake Placid Elementary School, Old Military Road

– Wesvalley Road, across the street from the MacKenzie Overlook apartments

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The course

Spectators watch Ironman Lake Placid triathletes run from the Mirror Lake beach to the Olympic Speedskating Oval for the bike transition during the 2023 race. (News photo — Andy Flynn)

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The swim portion is held on Mirror Lake, starting and ending at the municipal beach on Parkside Drive. There is no parking on that street during the race. Spectators can watch the action — two 1.2-mile laps — from in front of the Beach House or along Mirror Lake Drive.

The transition area is located at the Olympic Speedskating Oval. There, athletes will put on their road gear and head onto the bike course, two 56-mile laps: Main Street to Route 73, out and back at Bobsled Run Lane at Mount Van Hoevenberg, Route 73 to Keene, Route 9N to Jay, John Fountain Road (aka Mill Hill Road) to Stickney Bridge Road, Route 9N back to Jay, Route 86 to Bilhuber Road and Haselton Road before returning to Route 86, Route 86 to Lake Placid, Northwood Road to Mirror Lake Drive, Parkside Drive, Main Street, Cummings Road, behind the high school and out for the second lap.

Once back at the Oval, athletes will change into running gear and begin their full marathon, two 13.1-mile laps: Main Street to Route 73, out and back on River Road, Route 73 to Route 86, Route 86 to Northwood Road and turn around), Main Street to Mirror Lake Drive, turn around at Beech Hill Road, and back to Main Street for a second lap.

At the end of the second lap, on Main Street, athletes finish the Ironman race at the Oval in front of the high school where the announcer will proclaim, “You are an Ironman!”

Pro men’s leader Joe Skipper, of the United Kingdom, pursued by Josh Amberger, pushes into the second 56-mile biking lap of the 2023 Ironman Lake Placid triathlon. Skipper won. (Enterprise photo — Arthur Maiorella)

The finish line will close at midnight.

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Spectator spots

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The official 2024 Ironman Lake Placid Spectator Guide (https://tinyurl.com/3m78eyfs) suggests different spots to watch all three portions of the race, plus the finish line at the Oval.

Joe Skipper runs by after completing his first lap of the running portion of Ironman Lake Placid race on Sunday, July 23, 2023. (News photo — Parker O'Brien)

Swim: Lake Placid Club Drive (near the Lake Placid Club resort entrance), Parkside Drive (by the Beach

House) and the carpeted section of Lake Placid Club Drive (near the North Elba Town Hall).

Bike: Colden Avenue (Main Street side), Main Street (near the post office) and River Street (near Route 73 and Lake Placid Club Drive). Papa Bear Hill climbs into town at the intersection of Route 86 and Northwood Road.

“The Tour de France-like atmosphere there is riveting,” the Spectator Guide states.

Run: Main Street, Lake Placid Club Drive, Cascade Road (Route 73) and the finish line at the Olympic Speedskating Oval. Spectators can see their athlete multiple times through out the run along the shores of Mirror Lake.

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Road closures

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Temporary road closures will begin at 5 a.m on Sunday, July 21. The following are all estimated times based on New York State Police traffic control. Please use caution and expect delays.

– Road closures (Route 86) southbound to Lake Placid from Wilmington and Jay beginning at 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

– Bobsled Run Lane will be closed in both directions from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

– Route 9N will close Northbound from Keene to Jay at 7 a.m. until 4 p.m.

– Stickney Bridge Road will be closed Northbound from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be no vehicular traffic allowed on Stickney Bridge itself in either direction during this time.

– Route 9N southbound will be closed from Stickney Bridge Road to the Route 86 intersection from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

– Bilhuber Road will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

– Haselton Road will remain open from Bilhuber Road to the town of Black Brook as part of the new bike course change. No vehicle travel south of Bilhuber Road will be permitted until 3 p.m.

– Road closures (Route 73) south/eastbound from Lake Placid to Keene beginning at 6 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Notice to residents and businesses along the Wilmington Road: Runner traffic will continue until midnight. This is new for 2024.

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Alternate routes

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– LAKE PLACID TO JAY: From Saranac Avenue/Route 86, go left at Main Street at the High Peaks Resort to Mirror Lake Drive. Left on Northwood Road. Left on Cobble Hill Road. Left on Route 86 to Wilmington. Right on Route 86 to Jay. Expect delays in the village of Lake Placid, in Wilmington, and in Jay from 8 a.m to 5 p.m.

– AuSABLE FORKS TO WILMINGTON: North on Main Street at Stewart’s to stop sign. Left on Silver Lake Road (Route 1). At the fork with Guideboard Road (right fork), take a left, staying on the Silver Lake Road, then a left on Bonnieview Road (County Route 19A) to Wilmington. Expect delays at intersection in Wilmington.

– AuSABLE FORKS TO SARANAC LAKE/LAKE PLACID: North on Main Street at Stewart’s to stop sign. Left on Silver Lake Road (Route 1). At the fork with Guideboard Road (right fork), take a left, staying on the Silver Lake Road, then a left on Union Falls Road (County Route 4) to Route 3. Left on Route 3 to Saranac Lake. In Saranac Lake, take Route 86 east to Lake Placid.

– AuSABLE FORKS TO KEENE: Off Route 9N south, cross the Jersey Bridge, take a right on the Sheldrake Road (Route 9R), following the AuSable River. At the end of Sheldrake Road, turn left onto Stickney Bridge Road, then turn left onto Glen Road/Mill Hill Road (Route 22). Turn right onto Valley Road (Route 58). Right on Trumbulls Corner Road (Route 12). Left on Route 9N.

– SARANAC LAKE TO I-87 SOUTHBOUND: Route 3 west to Tupper Lake. Route 30 South to Long Lake. Route 28N to Newcomb. Route 2 east to Exit 29 on Route I-87 or Route 28N to Warrensburg.

– POINTS SOUTH ON ROUTE I-87: From Northbound Route I-87 take exit 29 to Route 2 west to Route 28N. Turn right on Route 28N to Newcomb. Route 28N to Long Lake. Right on Route 30 to Tupper Lake. Right on Route 3 east to Saranac Lake. Take exit 30 for travel to Keene Valley, Keene or Lake Placid. Expect delays at Keene.

– POINTS NORTH ON ROUTE I-87 TO LAKE PLACID: From Southbound on Route I-87 take exit 31 to Route 9N north. Route 9N North to Elizabethtown. Route 9N north to Route 73. Right on Route 73 to Keene. Expect delays at the intersection in Keene.

– KEENE TO LAKE PLACID: Route 73 westbound lane open. Expect Delays at River Road/Ski Jumps intersection. Access village of Lake Placid via Old Military Road.

– LAKE PLACID TO WILMINGTON/AuSABLE FORKS/I-87 NORTHBOUND: From Saranac Avenue/Route 86, go left at Main Street at the High Peaks Resort to Mirror Lake Drive. Left on Northwood Road. Left on Cobble Hill Road. Left on Route 86 to Wilmington. Straight through intersection on Bonnieview Road (County Route 19). Right on Silver Lake Road and follow detour arrows to AuSable Forks. Expect delays in the village of Lake Placid and in Wilmington from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

– BLACK BROOK TO WILMINGTON AND JAY: From Silver Lake Road, take Bonnieview Road turning left at Route 86 (four corners) in Wilmington. Haselton Road will remain open but closed at Bilhuber Road to Route 86.

Note timeline change for opening Wilmington Road northbound from Lake Placid. Traffic detours to Iroquois Road after the bike cutoff approximately 6 p.m. Travel to Northwood Road and turn left on Route 86 to Wilmington and points north.

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Ironman community liaison

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Ironman Lake Placid organizers have, once again, established a community liaison to assist businesses and community members with questions related to race training and travel throughout the region, along with addressing specific race-day issues.

The community liaison is the primary point of contact regarding road closures, traffic delays and other inquiries or concerns. This position is expected to work closely with race officials and other local agencies to quickly mitigate any issues that arise.

Residents and community members are encouraged to reach out to the Ironman community liaison for assistance before and during the race via email at IMLakePlacidCommunity@ironman.com or by phone at 888-497-5009.

For more information about the Ironman Lake Placid race, visit online at www.ironman.com/im-lake-placid.

Yannick Fischbach of Germany claps the hands of spectators at the finish line of the 2023 Ironman Lake Placid triathlon. This professional racer finished 19th overall. (Enterprise photo — Arthur Maiorella)