No plans to shorten race

| June 27, 2015 9:00 PM

COEUR d'ALENE - Ironman organizers said Friday that based on current weather forecasts, they are planning to host the entire triathlon Sunday in Coeur d'Alene.

According to Operations Manager Keats McGonigal, Ironman organizers will continue to monitor weather forecasts throughout the duration of the race, but for now it looks like the course will not be shortened. An Ironman triathlon consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a 26.2-mile run.

McGonigal said other media outlets are reporting there are discussions of shortening the race due to unseasonably hot temperatures.

"I don't know where their information is coming from, but that's not coming from us," he said. "Based on the current forecasts, we are completely comfortable with hosting the full race."

McGonigal said if the forecast dramatically changes, organizers will reassess whether or not to shorten the race. He said last weekend Ironman did end a race in New York about halfway through due to severe thunder and lightning.