Thousands Take Part In Nautica South Beach Triathlon

MIAMI BEACH - (CBS4) - Horsepower move over. Muscle power is taking over parts of Miami and South Beach on Sunday as thousands of athletes compete in the fourth annual Nautica South Beach Triathlon.

This year's event features an Olympic Distance course (1.5K ocean swim, a 40K out-and-back bike course, and a 10K out-and-back run course) and the Classic Distance course (a ½ mile ocean swim, a 19 mile bike course, and a 4 mile out-and-back run course).

Proceeds from the sold out event will go to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.

Vehicles traveling through some streets in downtown Miami will be forced to follow detour signs during the event.

Northeast Second Avenue will be closed north and southbound from NE 14^th Street to NE 36^th Street to NE 39^th Street.

Motorists traveling south on Biscayne Boulevard will not be detoured, however, they should expect delays at NE 38^th, 36^th and 14^th Streets – these are the areas where race participants will be crossing Biscayne Boulevard.

The entrance ramps for I-195 from NE 36th Street and I-395 from NE 11th Terrace will be closed to eastbound traffic from Biscayne Boulevard.  Venetian Causeway can be used to gain access to Miami Beach.

City of Miami Police Officers will be placed along the road closures to provide assistance. Streets are expected to reopen after 11 a.m.

For more information, about the triathlon click here.