The City of Jacksonville is gearing up to host the IRONMAN competition for the first time, a nationally recognized elite endurance race expected to draw nearly 2,000 participants.
The race will begin in the St. Johns River, where competitors will swim 4,000 yards before moving on to a 112-mile bike and a 26-mile marathon. The city’s Sports and Entertainment Director, Alex Alston, says competitors are from all over the United States and 39 different countries.
But with more people, there’s more traffic…