As athletes continued racing Saturday in Jacksonville’s first IRONMAN triathlon, volunteers from across the region stepped in to keep the inaugural event running — directing traffic, shuttling spectators, and helping finishers in the final stretch.

With nearly 2,000 athletes on Ironman course on Saturday, many had family & friends cheering them on along the way.

Nearly 2,000 athletes took on Jacksonville’s first full Ironman triathlon Saturday, pushing through scorching heat and a grueling 140.6-mile course that tested even the most seasoned competitors.

Ironman athletes will start bright and early Saturday morning in Jacksonville. It’s the first of a three-year deal with Jacksonville to serve as host for one of the most challenging athletic events around.

Either exercising more or achieving greater fitness goals are usually popular New Year’s resolutions for people, but have you thought about an even bolder resolution that will ensure you either get or remain in great shape?

This mother of two really puts the “active” in “active-duty."

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – A 21-year-old Florida man could make history as the first person with Down Syndrome to compete in a grueling Ironman Florida triathlon this weekend, which includes a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run in a single day. Chris Nikic signed up for a new triathlon program with the Special Olympics Florida in 2018. Nikik eagerly wrote “Chris world champ.”His father Nik Nikic said that led to a talk about doing triathlons and, eventually, an Ironman. "The greatest gift that Chris has gotten in all this is the gift of belonging.”Chris Nikic, an IRONMAN Champion. 🏆💪 #onepercentbetter #anythingispossible Posted by IRONMAN on Monday, November 9, 2020Some love for Chris this morning from ESPN SportsCenter!