{"id":252431,"date":"2026-04-16T11:13:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/252431\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:13:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T11:13:33","slug":"traffic-impact-of-2026-memorial-hermann-ironman-texas-in-the-woodlands-on-saturday-april-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/252431\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Impact of 2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas in The Woodlands on Saturday, April 18"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Woodlands will be hosting\u00a0the\u00a02026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN\u00a0Texas North American Championship and athletes from around the world on\u00a0Saturday, April 18. View our Traffic Impact guide to learn about the race course, road closures, and best places to watch the triathlon.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>2026 IRONMAN Texas Course<\/p>\n

On Saturday morning athletes will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Woodlands, beginning\u00a0at North Shore Park and ending in the canal at Town Green Park. The 112 mile bike course navigates\u00a0through The Woodlands, then enters into Northern Harris County where athletes travel two loops on the Hardy Toll Road.\u00a0The day ends with a 26.2-mile, three-lap run course taking place entirely within The Woodlands and concluding with a spectacular finish on Waterway Avenue.\u00a0View Course Maps<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Memorial<\/a>2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Swim Course; Photo Credit: IRONMAN\"2026<\/a>2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Bike Course; Photo Credit: IRONMAN\"2026<\/a>2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Run Course; Photo Credit: IRONMAN<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>TRAFFIC IMPACT<\/p>\n

Roads in and around The Woodlands, Texas will be impacted starting as early as\u00a05 a.m.\u00a0on Saturday, April 18.<\/p>\n

\"2026<\/a>2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Traffic Impact \u2013 View original here<\/a>; Photo Credit: IRONMAN<\/p>\n

Major Roads to Avoid on Race Day, Saturday, April 18 (Expect Delays):<\/p>\n

Grogan\u2019s Mill Road (northbound from Woodlands Parkway to Timberloch Place): All day until 6:30 PM.Grogan\u2019s Mill Road (northbound from Sawdust Road to Woodlands Parkway): 11 AM to 6:30 PM.Grogan\u2019s Mill Road (southbound from Timberloch Place to Sawmill Road): 7 AM to 11 AM.All Grogan\u2019s Mill Road intersections between Timberloch Place and Sawmill Road until 6:30 PM.Sawdust Road (from Sawmill Road to Grogan\u2019s Mill\/Sawdust intersection): 7 AM to 6 PM.EB Woodlands Parkway (John Cooper Drive to Grogan\u2019s Mill Road): Down to one lane until approximately noon.All Woodlands Parkway intersections between John Cooper Drive\/Cochran\u2019s Crossing Drive and Grogan\u2019s Mill Road unitl approximately noon.Lake Woodlands Drive: Eastbound from Lakeside Blvd to Grogan\u2019s Mill Road until around 11 AM<\/p>\n

Run Course Road Closures:<\/p>\n

Lake Woodlands Dr\/E Panther Creek: 11:10 AM \u2013 11 PME Panther Creek\/Woodlands Pkwy: 11:15 AM \u2013 11:30 PMWoodlands Pkwy\/Lake Front Circle: 11:30 AM \u2013 11:45 PMTimberloch\/Woodloch Forest: 11:45 AM \u2013 Midnight<\/p>\n

Additional Closures:<\/p>\n

Waterway Ave (Lake Robbins to Timberloch): CLOSED April 17\u201318Lake Robbins Dr (Six Pines to Grogan\u2019s Mill): 5 AM \u2013 12:30 AMHardy Toll Road (southbound): CLOSED starting April 17 at 10 PM, reopens 6 PM race day<\/p>\n

View and download 2026 IRONMAN Texas Traffic Guide\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>\"HippieHippie Hollow along the IRONMAN Texas run course; Photo Credit: IRONMANBEST PLACES TO WATCH<\/p>\n

Swim: Along the Woodlands Pkwy Bridge east of\u00a0North Shore Park<\/a>\u00a0or along the canal of The Woodlands Waterway between Lake Woodlands and Swim Finish.<\/p>\n

Bike: The best option for watching the\u00a0bike start and finish<\/a>\u00a0is along Lake Robbins Dr. and watch the bike race on Grogan\u2019s Mill Rd, Woodlands Pkwy, and Lake Woodlands Dr.<\/p>\n

Run:\u00a0Along the waterway<\/a>, especially near the restaurants close to Waterway Ave and near the transition area. And don\u2019t miss\u00a0Hippie Hollow, an area with tie-dye banners, twinkling lights, and costumed performers that becomes even more magical after the sun sets! North Shore Park is also great place for families to spectate.<\/p>\n

Finish Line: The Finish Line is located on Waterway Ave just south of the intersection of Waterway Ave and Waterway Sq Place.<\/p>\n

Parking: Personal vehicles will not be permitted into The Woodlands Mall, North Shore Park or Market St on race day. Cars parked in these areas are subject to be towed. All athletes and spectators can park in the parking garages off of Lake Robbins Dr (Waterway Square Garage, Town Center Garage, The Westin Garage). Be advised that all red zone and handicapped parking spaces will be strictly enforced.<\/p>\n

View and download 2026 IRONMAN Texas Spectator Guide\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"2026<\/a>2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Spectator Guide, View original here<\/a>; Photo Credit: IRONMAN<\/p>\n

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For more information about IRONMAN Texas and for maps and course information visit\u00a0Ironman.com\/im-texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more information, photos, and updates from the 2026 Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas!<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0IRONMAN Texas<\/a>, Visit The Woodlands<\/a><\/p>\n

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