Ironman races through Clearwater

Clearwater, Florida- Athletes from all over the world will hit the starting line in Clearwater to compete in Saturday's Ironman World Championship 70.3.

The race starts with a 1.2 mile swim in Clearwater Bay just south of the Memorial Causeway. Next is the tough part, a 56 mile bike ride starting on the Causeway, heading up Drew Street, and finally wrapping back around McMullen Booth Rd. and back to the starting point. The race then finishes with a 13.1 mile run starting on Memorial Causeway heading south toward Druid Rd. and ending up at the starting point.

The race is set to begin at 7 a.m.  Expect for plenty of detours along the route.

You can follow the more than 1,600 racers on their way to the finish line, or Triathlon fans can follow the race live, at www.ironmanlive.com.