The 2024 USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships will impact traffic Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14-15.
The Olympic-Distance National Championship features a 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10- kilometer run, while the Sprint Distance National Championship features a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run. Both races will start at Bader Field on Albany Avenue and will finish on the Historic Atlantic City Boardwalk in front of Kennedy Plaza.
Approximately 2,500 athletes are expected to participate in the races each day.
Racing begins at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, with the swim taking place in the back bay of Bader Field and the run traveling down Albany Avenue and onto the Boardwalk. Racing on Saturday will conclude by 1:30 p.m. and racing on Sunday will conclude by 12:30 p.m. Water restrictions will also be in place 1:30-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. For complete information, see https://www.usatriathlon.org/get-racing/2024-nationals.
Motorists should expect major delays and detours in the following areas on Saturday:
Atlantic City Expressway exits #2, #4, and #5 will be closed between 4:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Expect delays on US 40/US 322/Albany Avenue both east and west between 6 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Motorists should use the Atlantic City Expressway or Route 30 to enter/exit Atlantic City
Motorists should expect major delays and detours in the following areas on Sunday:
Expect major delays and detours at Atlantic City Expressway exits #2, #4, and #5, which will be closed 4:30-11:30 a.m.
Expect delays on US 40/US 322/Albany Avenue both east and west between 6 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Motorists should use the Atlantic City Expressway or Route 30 to enter/exit Atlantic City
