IRONMAN Wales returns to Pembrokeshire

IRONMAN Wales will be held on Sunday, 21st September with thousands of athletes from all over the world taking part in a 2.3mile swim, followed by a 112mile bike ride before finishing with a 26.2mile run.

The swim starts at 7.25am from Tenby’s North Beach.

Full information outlining road closures and alternative routes available across the course is available at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-wales/traffic-impact to help residents plan their travel.

There is also a link on this page to a live map that will be updated on race day as the roads re-open.

The A40 and A477 will remain open and are unaffected to facilitate access east-west throughout the event.

Emergency services will maintain full access at all times.

Due to the road closures it will not be possible for the 387/388 (Coastal Cruiser) bus service to operate on Sunday 21^nd September.

Further course closure maps can also be downloaded from https://www.ironman.com/races/im-wales/traffic-impact

There will also be restrictions in Tenby town centre on Saturday 20^st when IRONKIDS from across the county take part in their own competition.

A park and ride shuttle bus will be running on Saturday and Sunday from Carew Airfield to Tenby.

See more information on shuttle buses at: https://www.ironman.com/sites/default/files/2025-09/IMWA%20Shuttle%20Bus%20Parking%20Information%202025.pdf

The full spectator guide is available at: https://www.ironman.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/IM%20WALES%20SPECTATOR%20GUIDE%202025.pdf

If you have any IRONMAN Wales access questions please contact wales@ironmanroadaccess.com or call 03330 11 66 00 and provide the following details:

• Name
• Telephone Number
• Journey Start Postcode
• Journey End Postcode
• Time of Departure
• Details of Enquiry

Please note the e-mail address will not be monitored on the event weekend so please plan ahead.