After a disappointing cancellation last year, this Sunday, September 20th, Palisades Tahoe, Truckee and North Lake Tahoe will host the IRONMAN Lake Tahoe triathlon, welcoming competitors from around the globe for what is becoming known as one of the most challenging IRONMNAN events in the world.

In addition to the 140.6 mile race, the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Tahoe triathlon will take place concurrently with the IRONMAN Lake Tahoe triathlon. This will be the first time an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon and IRONMAN triathlon will be held on the same day in the same venue in North America.

Lake Tahoe’s IRONMAN triathlon is arguably one of the most challenging IRONMAN races in the world. Not only are Lake Tahoe competitors racing at over 6,000 feet above sea level, they must also push through 8,000 feet of climbing during the 112 mile bike course, in addition to the 2.4 mile swim and  26.2 mile marathon race.

Both the IRONMAN Lake Tahoe and IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Tahoe triathlon courses will wind through Tahoe City, Truckee and Palisades Tahoe, with the race beginning on the pristine shores of Lake Tahoe. The Village at Palisades Tahoe will be the ultimate location for fans and spectators, hosting the transition between the bike course and the run, as well as the finish for both races.

Athlete check-in will begin on Thursday, Sept. 17th and the race will take place throughout the day on Sunday, September 20th. Official start time is 6:40 am at Kings Beach State Beach. The race finish will take place at The Village at Palisades Tahoe from approximately 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

WATCH IRONMAN ON LIVE LAKE TAHOE WEBCAMS!

Spectators are encouraged to come watch and be part of the excitement during the event. Out-of-area fans can watch athletes pass at several parts of the race via Tahoetopia's live webcams - at the start in Kings Beach, around the North Shore, in Tahoe City, and in Downtown Truckee. CLICK HERE to view all the Ironman-related live cams.

For a full spectator guide, including traffic notifications and more, peruse Tahoetopia.com's feature stories, download the free Lake Tahoe App, or visit www.IronmanLakeTahoe.com