Chaos on Frankfurt's streets: Ironman 2025 brings closures!

Chaos on Frankfurt's streets: Ironman 2025 brings closures!

on Sunday, June 29, 2025, Frankfurt turns into a shop window for sport. The 23rd Mainova Ironman European Championship takes place and attracts over 3000 triathletes from various nations. At this major event, the athletes not only fight for titles, but also for the coveted qualification places for the World Championships in Hawaii and Nice. But this big event also brings extensive traffic impairments that should consider both locals and visitors.

like fr.de . Evening. The interactive card for the closures is made available by the organizers to enable road users to easily navigate. In addition, a hotline is available for traffic questions at 069/212 34,000, which can be reached from Wednesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

detailed traffic restrictions

The closures start on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with construction work on the Römerberg and on the banks of the Main. From 6 p.m., the banks of the Main between the old bridge and the Friedensbrücke will be closed, while the full closure of the bike route begins at 5 a.m. on Sunday. From 8 a.m. the running route along the Main will also be closed for traffic. The blocked areas are gradually released by around 11 p.m.

• competition distance:
• 3.8 km swimming in Langener Waldsee (Offenbach district)
• 180 km cycling through Frankfurt and the Rhein-Main area
• 42.2 km run along the Main with a destination at Frankfurter Römerberg

The blocked areas include the northern and southern banks of the Main between the east and westhafen, the Römerberg and the surrounding streets. Access to bridges such as the old bridge or the Eiserner bridge is also restricted for pedestrians. In addition, there are extensive restrictions in local public transport with changed cycle times for numerous subway and bus lines. Even for cyclists: the increased closures on the entire bike route lead to extensive space, even for those who do not take part in the competition.

recommendations for arrival

The organizers ask for the understanding and support of the residents. To reduce the stress on the day of the event, you recommend travel by public transport. The S-Bahn stations "Hauptwache", "Taunus facility" and "Südbahnhof" are in the immediate vicinity of the running route. If you have any questions about traffic impairments, the organizers are available at traffic@ironman.com

So be prepared for an entertaining event full of top sporting performance! Despite the inconvenience, these events of the city of Frankfurt offer the opportunity to present themselves as a sports city and to strengthen the cohesion between the residents and the participants. Let yourself be carried away and support the athletes who will do your best to master the Ironman's challenge!