Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga Returns May 23 Thursday, May 6, 2021 Following more than a year of COVID-19-induced hiatus, the Sunbelt Bakery IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga presented by McKee, A Family Bakery triathlon returns to racing in the Scenic City on Sunday, May 23. The race will follow IRONMAN’s Safe Return to Racing Guidelines, a set of industry-leading guidelines prepared in accordance with standards for open-air endurance events from the World Health Organization and guidance from the IRONMAN Global Medical Advisory Board that builds on the pillars of enhanced hygiene, screening and education, density reduction, touchpoint minimization, and athlete self-reliance. "Chattanooga is thrilled to be able to welcome IRONMAN back to our city again, not only because we're excited to see athletes get back to racing again but also because IRONMAN has put a tremendous amount of thought and consideration into adapting their event to keep our entire community safe," said Mayor Tim Kelly. "Our city is fortunate to have partners like IRONMAN who have demonstrated that they are committed to going above and beyond in planning a safe race and following public health guidelines."