ENIronman California Triathlon - SacRT Service Updates for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The Ironman California Triathlon returns to Sacramento on Sunday, October 18, 2026, bringing thousands of athletes and spectators to the region for a full day of swimming, biking, and running events. While the event is an exciting celebration of endurance and athleticism, it also brings road closures and traffic impacts, particularly in and around downtown Sacramento.
Light Rail Service Disruptions
Gold Line
A bus bridge will be in place on the Gold Line between Sacramento Valley Station and 13th Street stations.
Blue Line
A bus bridge will be in place on the Blue Line between 13th Street and Cathedral Square (10th & K and 11th & K)
Bus Service Disruptions - Route 11 and 51 Detour in Downtown
Bus Route 11 and Bus Route 51 will be detoured in the downtown area due to road closures associated with the triathlon course. Riders should plan for possible delays and temporary stop closures along the route.
All other bus routes will operate normally, but riders traveling through downtown should still expect increased traffic and potential delays due to the event.
Thank you for your patience as we support this major community event. Whether you’re cheering on athletes or just getting where you need to go, SacRT is here to help you travel safely and smoothly.
Need trip planning assistance?
Contact customer service at 916-321-BUSS (2877) or go to sacrt.com/planyourtrip.
Rider Alert: Blue Line Service Disruption October 8 – 17, 2026
SacRT has a planned service disruption on the Blue Line due to station platform construction between October 8 – 17, 2026. A bus bridge (shuttle bus between stations) will be in place between City College and Florin stations. Visit sacrt.com/BlueLine for details.