St. George Says Goodbye To Ironman Race

The curtain is falling on Ironman St. George after an impressive 15-year run that transformed our community and established Southern Utah as a premier destination for endurance events. This bittersweet farewell marks the end of a significant chapter in our local sports history.Join host Jeremy Larkin and special guest Colby Nielson, a longtime race volunteer coordinator and high school math teacher, as they unpack the fascinating history and impact of Ironman in St. George. From its beginnings as a full-distance race to the switch to the 70.3 format, and even hosting both World Championship events during COVID when traditional locations couldn't, St. George has built an incredible Ironman legacy.The episode takes listeners through the challenging race course that's become legendary among triathletes worldwide – from the swim at Sand Hollow Reservoir to the notorious Snow Canyon climb and the electric finish line atmosphere at Town Square. Nielson shares behind-the-scenes insights about volunteer coordination, race day logistics, and what makes this event so special.We explore the complex community dynamics surrounding Ironman, acknowledging both the passionate supporters and those who've found the event disruptive over the years. The conversation touches on how road closures, traffic patterns, and business impacts have created mixed feelings about the race, while also celebrating the tremendous economic and reputational benefits it has brought to the region.With approximately 2,500 athletes registered for this final race on May 10th, the hosts emphasize that volunteer opportunities remain available for anyone wanting to be part of Ironman history. Sign up to Volunteer NOW at St. George Ironman on May 10th 2025:https://ironman.greaterzion.com/community/volunteer/https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=87108Have other questions about living in, moving to, or visiting St. George and Southern Utah? Just ask! P. 435-291-5443E. [email protected]: www.GoStGeorge.comInsta: https://www.instagram.com/larkingroupFB: https://www.facebook.com/StGeorgeExperts🌟 Who? Jeremy Larkin was born and raised in St. George, Utah and is the owner of The Larkin Group Real Estate Advisors.📍 Where? Washington and Iron County, Utah, including, but not limited to St. George, Washington City, Ivins, Santa Clara, Hurricane, LaVerkin, Toquerville, Cedar City and Parowan. 💈  What?  Jeremy and his team of expert advisors at The Larkin Group walk the best clients in the world through the brain surgery of Buying, Selling and Investing Southern Utah Real Estate! And perhaps more importantly, they LOVE this community and pouring their heart and soul into it!📻  Tune in! Jeremy is the host of The "St. George Real Estate Morning" Drive radio show 94.9 FM / 890 AM. You can stream the weekly program Thursdays at 8:35 AM here: https://tinyurl.com/radiorealestate   🙏 Give: The St. George Basket Brigade feeds 200+ families every Thanksgiving and supports local families, students and schools through organizations like Tan's Treats. Learn more and give at http://stgeorgebasketbrigade.org/🔍  SEARCH ALL HOMES AND LAND in Washington County https://www.gostgeorge.com/ 🔗 CHECK YOUR CURRENT HOME EQUITY @ https://www.gostgeorge.com/homevalue#podcast #realestate #americantown #saintgeorgeutah #thelarkingroup #stgeorgeutah #ironman #halfironman [00:00:00] Intro/Ironman St. George Ending Announcement[00:03:30] Behind The Scenes with Race Volunteer.[00:06:50] Understanding Ironman Distances and Races.[00:11:00] History of St. George Ironman Events. [00:14:40] Race Course Details and Logistics. [00:20:15] Community Impact and Final Call for Volunteers.[00:22:30] Growth, Traffic Concerns and Future Outlook.