Sports-Event - Traffic restrictions at Frankfurt City-Triathlon
At the Frankfurt City-Triathlon this Sunday, traffic disruptions are to be expected. "In the western part of Frankfurt and the city center, numerous streets along the race course will be closed", the city announced. The tram lines 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17, as well as the bus lines 33, M46, 51, 52, 59, 61, X61, X77, 78, 84 and 89 will reportedly undergo rerouting, operate only on partial sections, or commence service later.
Approximately 2500 men and women are expected to participate in the Triathlon in and around Frankfurt. "Buses and trains give priority to them from 6.30 am to 1.30 pm", it was stated.
In the western part of Frankfurt, the S-Bahn trains at the stations Niederrad, Griesheim, Nied, and Höchst will offer transportation options into the city center. In the city center, the S-Bahn lines between Hauptbahnhof and Konstablerwache are recommended. The U-Bahn lines U4 to U7, as well as the U9, are also operational as usual.
All information regarding schedules and reroutes can be obtained at the RMV service hotline under 069/24248024 or online at rmv-frankfurt.de, as well as in the RMVgo app.
Everyman-Distance for Leisure Athletes
At the Frankfurt City Triathlon, in addition to the Olympic distance (1.5 km swimming, 40 km cycling, 10 km running), there is also an Everyman-Distance offered. This allows all ambitious leisure athletes, as well as beginners, to participate in the sports event, as stated by the city. Furthermore, there is a Sprint- and a Middle-Distance format, as well as a Swim&Bike competition and relay races over various distances.
The Triathlon begins early in the morning with swimming in the Langener Waldsee. After that, it's on to Frankfurt by bike. The final running stretch then leads right through the city center of the Main metropolis.
- Despite the traffic restriction in Frankfurt am Main due to the Triathlon, women and men from around the city are eager to participate in the event on Sunday.
- On Sunday, the traffic in Frankfurt am Main's western part and city center will be heavily impacted due to the traffic disruptions caused by the Triathlon, including rerouting of tram and bus lines.
- Hesse locals and visitors looking to attend the Frankfurt City Triathlon are encouraged to use public transportation, as buses and trains will prioritize participants' schedules from 6:30 am to 1:30 pm.
- Frankfurt am Main's S-Bahn lines at Niederrad, Griesheim, Nied, and Höchst stations will provide alternative transportation options for those in the western part of the city who wish to access the city center during the Triathlon.
- The Everyman-Distance event is offered at the Frankfurt City Triathlon for leisure athletes and beginners to participate in sports and events regardless of their experience level, alongside the Olympic, Sprint, Middle-Distance, Swim&Bike, and relay races.
