226km Ironman Challenge Set to Heat Up Gurye in September

The "2025 Ironman Gurye Korea" triathlon is slated to take place from September 26 to 29 in and around Gurye County, Jeollanam-do. The four-day event will be centered around Jirisan Lake Park and the Gurye Public Stadium, with the main competitive race scheduled for September 28.

Organized and hosted by the Korea Triathlon Association, the endurance event will challenge participants to consecutively complete a 3.8-kilometer swim, a 180-kilometer cycling leg, and a 42.2-kilometer marathon, totalling a grueling 226 kilometers.

Local authorities and the Korea Triathlon Association have announced that, during the race on September 28, vehicle access will be restricted on select roads across Sandong-myeon, Yongbang-myeon, Muncheok-myeon, Ganjeon-myeon, Gurye-eup, and Gwangui-myeon to ensure the safety of athletes and residents.

In an effort to minimize inconvenience for the community, Gurye County plans to announce traffic control measures through banners, local bulletins, and the county government website.

A Gurye County official requested, "With the Chuseok holiday approaching, we urge those planning grave tending and visits to check the race day traffic restrictions on the county website and cooperate with the guidelines."

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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