(FOX40.COM) — The 2025 Ironman California race is right around the corner, and streets throughout downtown and midtown Sacramento are expected to close for the thousands of athletes expected to participate.

The race begins at 7 a.m. on Sunday and ends at the California State Capitol.

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The City of Sacramento said street closures began on Tuesday ahead of the race, and will open up again on Oct. 20.

Capitol Mall from Third Street to Fifth Street and Fourth Street from Capitol Mall to L Street closed on Oct. 14 and will reopen on Oct. 20.

According to officials with the city, Capitol Mall from Fifth Street to Seventh Street will close at 6 a.m. on Oct. 17 and will reopen at 5 p.m. on Oct. 20.

Race Day street closures include:

Neasham Circle from Front Street to Front Street: Closes at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday and opens at 12:30 a.m. on Monday

Tower Bridge from Riverfront Street to Front Street: Closes at 7 a.m. and opens at midnight on Monday

Front Street Southbound from Neasham Circle to R St Overpass: Closes at 2 p.m. and opens at 1:00 a.m. on Monday.

R Street from Second to Sixth streets: Closes at 2 p.m. and opens at 1:00 a.m. on Monday

Fifth Street from R to L streets: Closes at 2 p.m. and opens at 1:30 a.m. on Monday

Westbound I-50 off-ramp from 5th Street and eastbound I-50 on-ramp from River Road on-ramp near 15th Street will close at 7 a.m. and open back up at 7 p.m. on race day.

More details on the California IRONMAN race can be found online.

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