A spectating and info guide for the UKs premier long distance triathlon. This guide will help you get around and watch the IRONMAN UK event. As well as transport and road closure information it gives tips and info for finding a meal during the day.

Ironkids A ‘run only’ event for children, aged 3 to 15 years, is coming to Bolton during the Ironman race weekend and takes place in the town centre on 3rd August 2013. To find out more visit www.ironkids.co.uk

SPECTATOR GUIDE SUNDAY 4 AUGUST 2013

Where and how to watch

2.4 mile swim112 mile bike 26.2 mile run

SWIM COURSE

How to view the swim

Athletes will complete a two-lap swim course which is based at the Pennington Flash Country Park in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

Starting at 6am the swim takes place 11 miles from Bolton town centre and starts from the eastern side of the lake.

The first athlete transition is based here on the picnic area next to the golf course.

Pennington Flash is easily accessible from the A580 and M6.

The first pro athlete will finish the swim in just over 40 minutes.

You can watch the swim from the waters edge at the Flash.

ACCESS

Parking is available for spectators at Pennington Flash over the race weekend via a £5 parking pass which is available from the Ironman website. Please note cars using this pass must be on site by 5:30am and will be locked in until at least 09:30am as the access road is part of the bike course. Vehicles arriving after 05:30am will be caught by the event road closures and will be unable to get access to the Pennington site. Spectators can also watch a practice swim at Pennington Flash on Friday 2 August between 2pm and 3.30pm and Saturday 3 August between 9am and 10.30am.

Free overflow car parking after 5:30am is available at Morrisons supermarket in Leigh Sports Village, Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY however this is also locked in until 09:30 and is just under 1km from the swim start area.

2.4 Miles

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BIKE COURSE

How to watch the bikeBIKE COURSE

The bike course can be difficult to view given the road closures in place for the event. We recommend viewing from one of four locations: Belmont, Buckshaw Village, Adlington and Rivington. We also do not recommend moving between these different hotspots but viewing at one of the locations and then returning to Bolton town centre for the run discipline.

BUCKSHAW VILLAGE – ACCESS

You can see your athlete at Buckshaw Village at the 31, 62 and 93 mile points on the bike laps. There is parking available at Runshaw College (Eux-ton Lane Campus) at postcode PR7 6AQ. The Buckshaw Village Community are providing refreshments and music at this location which is where the feed station is located for the athletes. There is also a Tesco store in this vicinity. Leave Pennington Flash after 9:30am and follow the A579 Atherleigh Way through Atherton and then join the M61 J5. Exit the M61 at junction 8. Head west on the A674 briefly and turn left onto the A6 at the roundabaout. At the next roundabout take the second exit heading west on the B5252 onto Euxton Lane. Follow Euxton Lane until you see Runshaw College on the right hand side at the traffic lights. You can park here at the college. From here go back the way you came to junction 8 to get back to Bolton for the run course.

Athletes start the 112 miles bike course at Pennington Flash with the first athlete leaving around 6:45am.

The cycle route takes athletes from Leigh up through Horwich to Lancashire for 3 loops of a circuit. The bike laps take them in a circular loop around Chorley taking in Belmont, Abbey Village, Euxton, Eccleston, Adlington and Rivington. The quickest pro athlete will do the bike course in around 5 hours.

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BELMONT – ACCESS

You can see your athlete in the Lancashire village of Belmont at the 19, 51 and 82 mile points as the route comes down Rivington Rd and turns left to cycle gradually uphill through the village. There is parking available on the A675 Belmont road on the south bound side only. Head for post code BL7 8AB. The road is closed north bound from Belmont but you can get to the area if you follow the A666 from Bol-ton. If you are going to Pennington Flash first then be sure to follow the A580 to get to the A666. Afterwards for the run course just head back down the A675 and A666 Blackburn Road southwards to get back into Bolton for the town centre car parks.

ADLINGTON – ACCESS

You can see your athlete three times at Adlington before they head to T2 and it‘s a good place to get something to eat or cheer the athletes up Babylon Lane. Leave Pennington Flash after 9:30am and follow the A579 Atherleigh Way through Atherton and then joining the M61 at J5. Travel up the M61 and join the A6 from junction 6. Head north on the A6 and park South West of Adlington High Street. Staying south of the bike course is best and will help you get to the run course later via the same route back to the M61.

RIVINGTON (TRANSITION 2) – ACCESS

The best option is parking West of Horwich or somewhere off Chorley Old Road. From here you can walk to the second transition (T2) at Blackrod School and get to Rivington Hall Barn. The bikes pass not far from the barn. Being on foot is best here given the road closures although it is a couple of miles. To get to the Chorley Old Road we recommend using the A58 North from junction 5 of the M61. Join the B6226 Chorley Old Road but park before Horwich to avoid delays where the run course crosses the Crown Hotel roundabout at Horwich.

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26.2 MilesThe run starts from Rivington and Blackrod High School.

The IRONMAN UK run course starts with an 8 mile point to point run. This starts from T2 at Rivington & Blackrod School and passes through Horwich and down Chorley New Road reaching the Middlebrook Trail via Regent Road. The course follows the canal path for a short while before re-joining the Chorley New Road via Overdale Drive.

From here athletes head into the town centre passing along Bark Street and Knowsley Street and turning for their laps on Le Mans Crescent which is directly behind the Town Hall and Victoria Square.

From the turn on Le Mans Crescent athletes will do 3 out and back laps which takes them out to a turn on the Chorley New Road just before the A58 junction with the Beaumont and Victoria Roads.

RUN COURSE

How to view the runThe run is best viewed in the town centre of Bolton as here you will see athletes three times before they return for a fourth time into the finish funnel. From here you can also walk to Chorley New Road where the athletes complete their out and back laps amongst a now famous throng of cheering supporters and Boltonians.

ACCESS

If you are travelling from the south, head for the Octagon multi storey car park in the town centre (BL1 1SW). The car park is free of charge on weekends and Bank Holidays, but closes at midnight on Sunday 4th August.

If you are travelling from the north you can park in the 24 hr NCP Topp Way car park (BL1 2LU) and almost immediately watch the runners on Bark St. This car park is approximately 500 metres from the finish area and offers free parking on weekends and Bank Holidays.

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Athletes will get a warm welcome when they cross the finish line in Victoria Square in the heart of Bolton town centre.

This area is not just for the finish as the race course will bring athletes into sight of the finish line three times on their run laps as they loop around Le Mans Crescent directly behind Bolton Town Hall.

The first athlete will finish in around 8 hours 30 mins so will be due in shortly after 2pm.

By the time they finish the athletes will have unbelievably covered over 140 miles.

The first athlete will finish in around 8 hours 30 mins.

FINISH AREA

How to view the finish

140.6 Miles

The finish area is based in the heart of Bolton. Plenty of shops will be open for food and drinks during the day to fuel your support for those out on the course. Checkout www.visitbolton.com for special offers for athletes and spectators.

ACCESS

If you are travelling from the south head for the Octagon car park in the town centre (BL1 1SW). The car park is free on weekends and Bank Holidays, but closes at midnight on Sunday 4th August. If you are travelling from the north you can park in the 24 hr NCP Topp Way car park (BL1 2LU) and follow the run to the finish area about 500m away. Topp Way car park is free of charge on weekends and Bank Holidays. #IRONMANUK

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ROAD CLOSURES - BIKE COURSE - 4th August 2013There will be many road closures in and around Bolton, Wigan and Lancashire on the day of the event.

Here is a list to help you keep abreast of the roads affected by the Bike Course Closures: Marshalls will be present to allow access for emergency services, residents, and businesses. Shoppers are advised that Middlebrook Retail Park is open as usual.

CYCLE ROUTE CLOSURES

6am – 9.30am - Full Road ClosuresSt. Helens Road from its junction with Pennington Flash access road to its junction with Atherleigh Way.Atherleigh Way from its junction with St. Helens Road to its junction with Wigan Road.Gibfield Park Road from its junction with Wigan Road to its junction with North Road.North Road from its junction with Colliery Lane to its merging with Platt Lane.

6am – 4.30pm - Full Road ClosuresBabylon Lane, Anderton, full length.Mill Lane, Anderton from Babylon Lane to Horrobin Lane.The route over Rivington Moor - between Rivington and Belmont.Central Avenue from Buckshaw Village to Euxton Lane, Euxton.Euxton Lane from Central Avenue to A49 Wigan Road, Euxton.The access on to A49 Wigan Road from Runshaw Lane, EuxtonFlag Lane, Shaw Green.Lydiate Lane, Eccleston from Southport Road to its junction with New Lane.Coppull Moor Lane, Coppull, full length.Jolly Tar Lane, Coppull, full length.Old Wills Lane, Rivington, full length.Winter Hey Lane, from its junction with Back Emmett Street to its junction with the A673 Chorley New Road

6am – 4.30pm – One Way Road ClosuresOne way closure of Belmont Road A675 from A666, Bolton.One way closure of A674 from J3 M65.One way closure of Moss Lane, Wheelton.One way closure of Buckshaw Village from Preston Road to Central Avenue, EuxtonOne way closure of A673 Chorley Road from Babylon Lane to The Asshawes, Adlington.One way closure of Horrobin Lane, Rivington.Claypool Road from its junction with Hawthorne Avenue to its junction with A673 Chorley New Road in a South westerly direction only.

RUN COURSE - ROAD CLOSURES - 4th August 2013There will be many road closures in and around Bolton, Wigan and Lancashire on the day of the event.

Here is a list to help you keep abreast of the roads affected by the Run Course Closures: Marshalls will be present to allow access for emergency services, residents, and businesses. Shoppers are advised that Middlebrook Retail Park is open as usual.

9.30am – Midnight – Full Road ClosureB6204 Knowsley Street, Bolton from its junction with the B6205 St Georges Road to its junction with the B6204 Deansgate.Palatine Street, Bolton from its junction with Ridgeway Gates to its junction with the B6204 Knowsley Street.Ridgeway Gates, Bolton from its junction with Palatine Street to its junction with the B6204 Deansgate.B6204 Deansgate, Bolton from its junction with Howell Croft North to its junction with the B6204 Knowsley Street.Howell Croft North from its junction with Deansgate to its merging with Le Mans Crescent.Le Mans Crescent, Bolton from its junction with Howell Croft North to its junction with Howell Croft South.Howell Croft South, from its merging with Le Mans Crescent to its merging with Ashburner Street.Ashburner Street, from its merging with Howell Croft South to its junction with Queens Street.Victoria Square (south of the Town Hall), from its junction with Howell Croft South to its junction with Coronation Street.Coronation Street, from its junction with Victoria Square (south of the Town Hall) for a distance of 125 metres in a southerly direction.Queen Street, Bolton from its junction with Howell Croft North for a distance of 80m. 11.00am – 5.30pm – Full Road ClosureDickson Street West, Horwich from its junction with Lever Park Avenue to its junction with Brady Street.Brady Street, Horwich from its junction with Dickson Street West to its junction with Lee Lane.A673 Chorley New Road, Bolton from its junction with the A58 Beaumont Road to its junction with the A6027 De Havilland Way.Regent Road, from its junction with Rumworth Road to its junction with A673 Chorley New Road.Overdale Drive, Bolton from its westerly junction with the A673 Chorley New Road south to its crossroads south of Oak Coppice.

11.00am – Midnight – Full Road ClosureA673 Chorley New Road, Bolton from its junction with the A673 St Georges Road, Bolton to its junction with the A58 Victoria Road, Bolton.B6202 Mayor Street, Bolton from its junction with the B6203 Spa Road to its junction with Croal Street. (Northbound Only).B6202 Park Road, Bolton from its junction with A673 Chorley New Road to its junction with West Street (Northbound Only).Tudor Avenue, from its junction with A673 Chorley New Road to its junction with Chassen Road.Somerset Road, from its junction with A673 Chorley New Road to its junction with Ash Lawns.Chorley Street, Bolton -from its junction with A673 St. Georges Road to its merging with White Lion Brow.White Lion Brow, Bolton from its junction with B6203 Spa Road to its merging with Chorley Street.Bark Street, Bolton from its junction with Chorley Street to its junction with Knowsley Street.Duke Street, Bolton from its junction with the B6205 St. Georges Road south to its junction with Bark Street.B6204 Knowsley Street, Bolton from its junction with the B6205 St Georges Road to its junction with the B6204 Deansgate.Palatine Street, Bolton from its junction with Ridgeway Gates to its junction with the B6204 Knowsley Street.

IRONKIDS - Saturday 3 August 2013The ‘run only’ event will be held in the town centre on Saturday 3 August 2013. It’s all about fun and healthy living and each child will receive a race t-shirt and an IRONKIDS medal once they cross the line under the iconic IRONMAN finish gantry.

The event is being held in partnership with Bolton Council.

Distances will vary according to age from 500m for 3-5 years (must be accompanied by parent or guardian), 1.5 km for 6-10 years and 2.5km for 11-15 years. *The child’s age on race day determines the age category.

The entry fee is only £2 per child making this event one of the most affordable mass participation races for children in the UK. Visit www.ironkids.co.uk to complete an online registration form.

Entry numbers are limited to 2,000 children. The closing date for entries is Monday 22nd July 2013 or earlier if sold out. Registration will take place in Bolton Town Centre prior to the event.

How to watch the race:

IronKids takes place between 8am and 12noon on Saturday 3 August 2013 and there’ll be plenty of activities and things to do for the whole family in Bolton town centre after the races finish. Also watch out for special offers from local cafes and restaurants for IronKids competitors and their friends and family on race day.

Bolton has a wide range of town centre car parks and free parking is available all day on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays at Topp Way, Deane Road and Octagon multi-storey car parks.

Road closures will be in place in the town centre to allow the run to take place. See www.ironkids.co.uk for details.

About Ironkids

IRONKIDS in Bolton is all about inspiring and motivating youth through the sport to lead an active, positive, and healthy lifestyle. The World

All about fun and healthy living

FREE T-shirt and medal, finish

under iconic IRONMAN gantry

Fully inclusive event

All about fun and healthy livingAll about fun and healthy living

Entries

ONLY£2.00

500m run (must be accompanied by

parent or guardian)

1.5Km run 2.5Km run

2010*, 2009,

2008, 2007

Distances for each year of birth

2006, 2005, 2004,

2003, 2002

2001, 2000, 1999,

1998, 1997*

* Please note the minimum age is 3 years old on race day

and the maximum age is 15 years old on race day.

500m run 500m run (must be accompanied by

parent or guardian)

1.5Km run1.5Km run 2.5Km run2.5Km run

2010*, 2009, 2010*, 2009,

2008, 20072008, 2007

Distances for each year of birthDistances for each year of birth

2006, 2005, 2004, 2006, 2005, 2004,

2003, 20022003, 2002 1998, 1997*1998, 1997*

* Please note the minimum age is 3 years old on race day

and the maximum age is 15 years old on race day.

• Blackrod Youth Centre • Bolton Arena • Bolton One • Bolton Council (Paderborn House)

• Bolton Lads and Girls Club • Farnworth Leisure Centre • Horwich Leisure Centre

• Horwich Youth Centre • John Holt Youth Centre • Leverhulme Park Leisure Centre

• V1ntage Health and Wellness Studio • Youthopia Centre

Go to www.ironkids.co.ukRegister Online:

or in person:

Entry forms can be collected at the following outlets:

Completed paper forms

should be returned to:

Bolton Council , Sports & Active

Living, 3rd Floor Paderborn

House,Bolton, BL1 1UA

and include a cheque for £2

made payable to Bolton MBC.

Cash payments can also be made

in person at this address.

Sat 3 August 2013, Bolton

For further information call (01204) 332323

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Triathlon Corporation acquired Ironkids in 2008 from the Sara Lee Corporation, who had previously owned the event series since 1985. Since its inception, Ironkids has seen over 50,000 young participants. The Ironkids Team consists of WTC staff and of course many local volunteers.

History and HeritageExperience stunning historic buildings including Smithills Hall and Hall i‘ th Wood which tell the tale of medieval Bolton.

Other attractions such as Bolton Museum at the Crescent, Bolton Town Hall and the Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre offer a chance to experience our history first hand.

CountrysideBolton town centre is only one mile from the beautiful West Pennine Moors and is surrounded by miles of countryside with wonderful opportunities for walking and cycling. For more information including local walking routes visit www.manchesterscountryside.com and www.visitlancashire.com

Activities and SportEnjoy a stadium tour at the magnificent Reebok Stadium, the home of Bolton Wanderers football club or take in a sporting event at Bolton Arena.Bolton’s countryside is perfect for fishing, horse riding and other activities such as Go Ape! at Rivington.

Pennington Flash Country Park‘The Flash’ is a large lake formed by mining subsidence and is now the centre piece of this large and very popular country park south of Leigh. The country park attracts visitors from all over the northwest and is regionally important for its wildlife and birds in particular. The park is easy to find and is signposted from the A580 East Lancs Rd. www.wlct.org/parks

Shopping and where to eat Bolton is one of the North West’s shopping hot spots and is famous for its award-wining market.

Bolton Town Centre offers a great choice for those who love the high street, with unique independent stores, two major shopping centres, and a range of cafes, restaurants and coffee shops close to the running race and finish line. For more information please visit www.centralbolton.com

With 300 stalls right in the heart of the town centre, Bolton Market offers a traditional shopping experience and was recently voted the best indoor market hall in the National Market Awards. The market is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week. See www.bolton.gov.uk/boltonmarkets for details.

Middlebrook Retail and Leisure Park is the largest out of town shopping experience in the UK, with over 60 retail stores and restaurants including many high street names, a 12 screen Vue Cinema and Hollywood Bowl. For details visit www.middlebrook-bolton.co.uk

A number of restaurants, pubs and cafes can also be found along the route especially along Chorley New Road and in the town of Horwich.

Further information:For further information on any of the attractions listed above, or for other ideas on things to do and places to eat, including special offers, check out www.visitbolton.comAlternatively you can call Bolton Tourist Information on 01204 334321

Places to visit and further informationBolton’s got a lot to offer from award winning museums and attractions, access to some of the Northwest’s most beautiful countryside and much more. Read on for ideas for things to see and do when you’re in Bolton.

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Transition Area

SWIM START

SWIM FINISH2 Loops

Shore Run

IRONMAN UK, Bolton 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run

SWIM COURSE4-8-2013

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FINISH

First athlete on run 11.30am, Last athlete 5.00pm

First finisher 2.30pm Last finisher 11pm

RUN COURSE4-08-2013

IRONMAN UK, Bolton 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run

Run loop: 12 noon - 11pm

• Left onto Chorley New Rd• Turn just before the Beaumont Rd/Victoria Road.• Now head to town centre back past Overdale Dr• Past Bolton School and Queens Park• Along Bark St and Knowsley St• Into Le Mans Crescent via Howell Croft North (left hand side)• Turn back at the southern end of Le Mans Crescent and repeat• Athletes do 3 LAPS of this city centre and Chorley New Road loop• On the final lap turn left onto Victoria Square• Finish funnel and the finish line are on Victoria Square

Run in: 11:30 - 5pm

• Down Lever Park Avenue• Left into Dickinson St • Right into Brady St as you cross Lee Ln (B6226)• The Crown roundabout is a spectator hotspot.• Follow Chorley New Rd all the way down to Regent Rd• Right into Regent Rd• Down Regent Rd to join the canal path at Lostock• Follow the canal east • loop round and over the canal/rail bridge• Straight up Overdale Drive to join the 3 lap course

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