Heads up, Wilmington: Saturday morning, September 18, 2027.

The YMCA Wrightsville Beach Triathlon puts athletes on the road on race morning, with the bike course crossing the drawbridge and running through midtown. Expect road closures and delays from early morning until about 10:00 AM, including Causeway Drive on and off the island.

Parking on the island is very limited in 2027 because of the bridge project. Only VIP Beach Parking Pass holders will park at Wrightsville Beach Park, the Bluewater lot and Salisbury Street, and they cannot leave until after 10:00 AM. All other athletes and spectators will be shuttled in.

Detailed 2027 road closures, detours and shuttle information will be posted here before race week. Please be patient with the officers holding traffic. They're keeping everyone safe.