There's just days to go to this year's Ironman event.

Following the huge success of the last two triathlons in Tenby, the endurance race is being staged in and around the town again this month.

Over 10,000 spectators are expected to visit the resort and surrounding area on Sunday, September 8, to cheer on the 1,600-plus Ironman Wales competitors.

To ensure the smooth running of the event, a number of road closures will take place across the area throughout the day.

Pembrokeshire County Council has set-up an interactive online map so that visitors and residents can see which roads are likely to be affected by the event and when.

Live Facebook and Twitter feeds will also be streamed on the day to keep people updated on road closures/openings, incidents and race information.

"We have been thrilled at the turnouts over the last two years for Ironman Wales and hope that this year's event will be equally, if not more, successful," said deputy leader, Clr. Rob Lewis.

"Ironman Wales is now recognised by the Welsh Government as one of the most iconic events held in the country," he said.

"It gives us a wonderful opportunity to put our county on the tourist map as host of one of the biggest - and also one of the most arduous - sporting events in the world.

"Those of us who live here know how beautiful Pembrokeshire is and with this event being given worldwide TV coverage we have a great opportunity to advertise it across the globe."

The Ironman triathlon is a gruelling competition with competitors having to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles before running a complete 26.2-mile marathon - all without a break.

The event starts at 7 am when competitors enter the sea at North Beach for the swimming leg of the triathlon.

Once out of the water, they then embark on a bike ride across the south of the county - following the route of last year's event - before the final marathon stage through Tenby.

Clr. Lewis said that because of the nature of the event there was likely to be a gap in time between the first entrants home and the last, necessitating road closures for much of the day in some areas.

"However, I hope that residents will bear with us and give the event their full support," he said.

To find the digital map log onto the council's dedicated Ironman website http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/ironman">www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/ironman then go into Race Day Travel.

For general Ironman queries, ring the county council's contact centre on 01437 764551.