Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 to pause after 2023 due to Blue Ridge Parkway improvements

ROANOKE, Va. – Organizers of the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 have announced that after the upcoming 2023 race in June, the event will be paused.

Officials said the pause is due to road improvements that are set to be made to the Blue Ridge Parkway. According to a statement, the goal is to bring the race back to Roanoke.

This year’s race is June 4 and the biking portion will take place on the Blue Ridge Parkway before roadwork begins.

You can find the full statement below: