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Traffic Impact of 2024 IRONMAN Texas in The Woodlands

By Jennifer Bruse | April 23, 2024

The Woodlands will be hosting the 2024 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN North American Championship Texas and athletes from around the world on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

On Saturday morning athletes will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands, beginning at North Shore Park and ending in the canal at Town Green Park. The 112 mile bike course navigates through The Woodlands, then enters into Northern Harris County where athletes travel two loops on the Hardy Toll Road. The day ends with a 26.2-mile, three-lap run course taking place entirely within The Woodlands and concluding with a spectacular finish on Waterway Ave. View Course Maps

TRAFFIC IMPACT

Roads in and around The Woodlands, Texas will be impacted starting as early as 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 27.

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Detours and Travel Routes on April 27, 2024:

GROGAN’S MILL SOUTHBOUND (FROM NORTH MILLBEND) 7 AM TO 10:30 AM: Take Grogan’s Mill to S Millbend, S Millbend to Sawdust, Sawdust to Glen Loch, Glen Loch to S Panther Creek, S Panther Creek to Woodlands Pkwy, Woodlands Pkwy to I-45.
GROGAN’S MILL SOUTHBOUND FROM 7 AM TO 10:30 AM: Take Lake Woodlands to Six Pines, Six Pines to Millbend Rd, Mill Bend Rd to Fernridge, Fernridge to S Millbend, S Millbend to Grogan’s Mill.
GROGANS MILL ROAD NORTHBOUND FROM 7 AM TO 6:15 PM: Take Woodlands Pkwy to Six Pines Dr, Six Pines Dr to Lake Woodlands, Lake Woodlands to Grogan’s Mill Rd.
LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE WESTBOUND: Unrestricted until Six Pines Dr. Follow directions for Grogans Mill Rd North or Southbound.
BEST LOCATIONS TO ENTER MARKET STREET: Along Lake Woodlands Dr or Six Pines Dr.
GROGAN’S MILL SOUTHBOUND TOWARDS SAWMILL FROM 10:55 AM TO 6:05 PM: Take Woodlands Pkwy to I-45, I-45 South to Rayford-Sawdust.
ACCESS TO LAKE WOODLANDS DRIVE WESTBOUND (BETWEEN GROGAN’S MILL & COCHRANS CROSSING) BETWEEN 5 AM & 11 AM: Take Research to Grogan’s Mill south to Lake Woodlands westbound.

View and download 2024 IRONMAN Texas Traffic Guide here.

BEST PLACES TO WATCH

Swim: Along the Woodlands Pkwy Bridge east of North Shore Park or along the canal between Lake Woodlands and Swim Finish.

Bike: The best option for watching the bike start and finish is along Lake Robbins Dr.

Run: Along the waterway, especially near the restaurants close to Waterway Ave and near the transition area. North Shore Park is a great place for families to spectate.

Finish Line: The Finish Line is located on Waterway Ave near Lake Robbins Dr between Churrasco’s & Crush Wine Bar.

Parking: Personal vehicles will not be permitted into The Woodlands Mall, North Shore Park or Market St on race day. Cars parked in these areas are subject to be towed. All athletes and spectators can park in the parking garages off of Lake Robbins Dr. Be advised that all red zone and handicapped parking spaces will be strictly enforced.

View the IRONMAN Texas Spectator Guide here.