Welcome Spectators

No participant shall accept assistance from any person other than event personnel (including volunteers), but such assistance is limited to providing nutrition, drinks, mechanical, and medical assistance. No participant shall be accompanied by any non- participants on the course. (Spectator is not allowed bike or run/walk with their participant at any point during the race)  Any violation of this section may result in a time penalty. 

Visit Event Parking for details on where to park on race day to watch your athlete. 

August in Cleveland can be hot! Pack sunscreen & apply as necessary to not get a sunburn. There is also a chance of rain during this time of the year. Watch the weather forecast and plan your day accordingly. 

Pack snacks and drinks for everyone in your party who is watching your athlete. It's important to stay hydrated! There will also be food vendors at Edgewater Park starting at 8:00 am to purchase food & beverages.

The race morning begins at the North Coast Harbor. We highly suggest that spectators not interfere with the lineup of both the swim start and the duathlon start. There is plenty of space near the new pedestrian bridge to watch your participant swim. Hang out on the lawn of the Great Lakes Science Center (near the Harbor) to watch your duathlon participant star. 

The best place to park to watch your athlete ride on the Memorial Shoreway and run at Edgewater is at Lower Edgewater Park. Spectators can walk to a portion of the Memorial Shoreway from Edgewater

Want to know what the course looks like that your athlete is on for each portion of their race? We suggest visiting the Course Maps for all the details. Keep scrolling through the page as there are larger course maps. 

Bring cowbells! Make a sign to show your support! Call out your athletes' name when you see them! Be the encouragement that your participant needs on race day!

As a spectator, we ask that you do not interfere with the forward progress of any of the athletes as they make their way through their race experience. (Spectators are NOT ALLOWED into transition areas at any time)