St. George Ironman Triathlon expected to boost economy

Tourism officials expect thousands of participants and spectators to descend on Washington County next week for the St. George Ironman triathlon. The triathlon, scheduled for May 1, sold out three months after it was announced, and between 2,000 and 2,500 participants are expected on race day. Organizers anticipate more than 10,000 visitors making an extended stay for the event, with more than 30,000 local and visiting spectators coming to watch the all-day race. Using a projection of about $175 per person, per day, those numbers add up to between $7 million and $10 million for the economy. The Spectrum