Little Debbie Ironman returns with triple feats of physical strength.

Little Debbie Ironman course and where to watch triathletes

SUNDAY

Chattanooga is the site of the 11th race in the Ironman U.S. Series when the Little Debbie Ironman is held Sunday, Sept. 24, presented by McKee Bakery.

The course takes advantage of the Scenic City’s dramatic landscape.

Little Debbie Ironman Chattanooga will begin with a point-to-point, 2.4mile swim in the Tennessee River.

The 116- mile bike course will head south of town for 11 miles before making two loops in North Georgia with scenic farmland and mountain views.

The course for the two-and-a-half loop, 26.2- mile run will showcase downtown, Riverview and the North Shore neighborhoods.

Events for athletes begin today, Sept. 21, with check-in at 9 a.m., lasting until VIP spectator credential pickup at 5 p.m.

Opening ceremony is Friday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. at Ross’s Landing.

Saturday, Sept. 23, kicks off with UnitedHealthcare Ironkids Chattanooga Fun Run at Ross’s Landing at 9 a.m. WHERE TO WATCH

Swim: This leg of the triathlon offers spectators the opportunity to walk along the swim course and watch t he entire swim from the Chattanooga Riverwalk, which runs parallel to the watery course.

Bike: Free shuttles will run from the transition area at Ross’s Landing down to Chickamauga, Ga., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Run: The run will offer plenty of viewing areas on its two- l oop course. For those who want to relax at the transition area, Ross’s Landing offers a greenspace and several water features.

A quick walk up Riverfront Parkway will take spectators to an area where a t hl etes come t hrough to start t heir second lap. The Walnut Street Bridge is another viewing point that will most likely be lined with spectators.

Follow that walking bridge across the river to the North Shore, and Frazier Avenue offers a variety of eateries and eclectic shops where spectators can grab a bite to eat or drink while cheering on their athletes. HOW TO TRACK YOUR ATHLETE

Tracking is only available on race day. Go to ironman. com, click Live Coverage at the top of the page and select the correct race. Select Athlete Tracker and search by bib number or last name.

For more information about the Little Debbie Ironman: www. ironman. com.

STAFF FILE PHOTO Marino Vanhoenacker of Jabbeke, Belgium, raised his hands in victory when he won the 2016 Little Debbie Ironman Chattanooga triathlon in September 2016. Vanhoenacker won overall with a time of 8:12:22.