Logistics in San Juan: two separate transitions, a packed weekend and roads that close early

Two transitions, two worlds

T1 is at El Embarcadero, by the Dique Punta Negra, outside the city; T2 and the finish are in Plaza del Bicentenario, right downtown. Separate transitions mean separate gear bags to drop off at the right spots the day before, with no chance to fix mistakes on race morning. The exact distance and transfer times between the two zones aren't detailed in our sources: plan your Saturday with a buffer and make a written checklist of what goes in which bag, following the athlete guide.

Bike check-in and race eve

Bike check-in is Saturday, October 31 from 11:00 to 18:00. That same Saturday, the IronKids race runs downtown, with Avenida España fully closed between Libertador and Ignacio de la Roza from 10:00 to 13:00: factor in traffic and detours if you need to cross the city. A race vlog from the 70.3 held at the same venue shows the kit pickup and check-in routine well: it's not complicated, but it takes time. Get to town by Friday at the latest.

Getting your bike (and yourself) to San Juan

From the Buenos Aires area, there's organized bike transport by Wanako Travel & Sports; alternatively, some bike mechanic services offer transfers. If you're flying from Europe, details on flights and connections aren't in the indexed sources: check them well in advance, because the combo of intercontinental flight + domestic leg + bike in tow is the most fragile part of the whole trip. The city sits at about 650 m elevation: minimal physiological impact, but dry air for anyone coming from sea level.

Accommodation: book early

It's a packed weekend: besides the full on Sunday, November 1, the 5150 San Juan runs on October 30, plus Saturday's IronKids. Full city, contested lodging. The most convenient option is staying near Plaza del Bicentenario: you're steps from T2, the finish, and the three-loop run course, where your family can see you multiple times without moving. The event venues listed in the guide are the Teatro del Bicentenario, the Auditorio Eloy Próspero Camus and the Estadio Aldo Cantoni.

Road closures: move early

Local radio announced staggered closures across Gran San Juan for race weekend: from 8:00, cuts at the Las Moras roundabout, on Ruta 60 toward Ullum, on the Costanera and on calle Centenario in Chimbas. The route toward Ullum is exactly the direction of T1: on race morning you need to be in the start area well ahead of time, before the closures cut you off. Clarify in advance, via the athlete guide, whether there's official transport to T1 or whether you're on your own: that detail isn't in our sources.

Language and documents

The athlete guide is Spanish only. Translate it before you leave and note everything on a single page: check-in times, bag drop-off, briefing, road closures, useful numbers. On site, a bit of Spanish helps with every practical interaction.

Costs

Entry fees and additional costs aren't available in the indexed sources: the race's official website is the authority.

Your checklist

• Book downtown accommodation as soon as you register.
• Choose your bike solution: transport from CABA or flying with your bike.
• Arrive by Friday, October 30.
• Saturday: bike check-in (11:00-18:00), bag drop-off, recon of T2 and the finish.
• Written plan for the transfer to T1 on Sunday morning, before 8:00.