Boise Ironman 70.3 Contract Nearing End

About six months from now, officials from the city of Boise and the World Triathlon Corporation will discuss the future of the Ironman 70.3 Boise race.  If a new contract isn’t renewed, next year’s race will be the last in the Boise area.  In addition to an economic impact for area businesses, the Ironman Foundation has donated $20,000 to local non-profit groups.  Detractors complain about road closures and detours that Ironman causes.  More here .

Fourth time Boise Ironman 70.3 racer, Ben Hoffman, 28, from Grand Junction, Colorado, dominated the field on Saturday, completing the 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride and 13.1 mile run in 3 hours, 52 minutes and 41 seconds. Race results here .   PHOTO:  Katherine Jones/Idaho Statesman

With Ironman CdA just days away, do you think it is worth it for communities like Coeur d’Alene and/or Boise to host such an event?