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AdventHealth Great Floridian Multisport Festival

Oct 17-18, 2026 · Clermont, FL
Score 4/10
Sprint triathlon; Sprint duathlon; Sprint aquabike; Sprint aquathlon; Sprint relay; Triple Triathlon (3x sprint)
lakeRelay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

The Bill Bone Tropical Triathlon

Oct 18, 2026 · Lake Worth, FL
Score 4/10
Sprint triathlon (0.25 mi / 13 mi / 5K); Sprint duathlon; Sprint aquabike; Sprint triathlon relay
oceanRelay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

YMCA Youth Triathlon (Lecanto)

Oct 18, 2026 · Lecanto, FL
Score 4/10
Youth junior/senior courses; Tri4Fun non-timed option
poolPool / indoor swimSuper-sprint / try-a-tri / youth

Tali Sadlers Creek Off-Road Duathlon

Oct 24, 2026 · Anderson, SC
Score 2/10
Off-road sprint duathlon (~5K run / 10 mi bike / 2.5K run)
Sprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Not So Scary Triathlon

Oct 25, 2026 · Gainesville, FL
Score 6/10
Age-banded youth try-a-tri (ages 4-15): e.g. 50m-200m swim, 0.5-5.2 mi bike, 0.3-1.5 mi run
poolPool / indoor swimSuper-sprint / try-a-tri / youthNovice / first-timer support

Ultimate Tri - Beachwalk

Oct 25, 2026 · Saint Johns, FL
Score 1/10
Sprint (0.25 mi swim / 8 mi bike / 3.1 mi run)
Sprint format published

Tri-Cooter Sprint Triathlon

Oct 31, 2026 · Inverness, FL
Score 9/10
Sprint triathlon (0.25 mi / 12 mi / 3 mi); Duathlon (1 mi / 12 mi / 3 mi); Aquabike (0.25 mi / 12 mi); Relay
lakeNovice / first-timer supportRelay optionAthena / ClydesdaleFlat course notedRecreational / non-competitive wave
Score 4/10
International triathlon (0.5 mi / 22 mi / 6.2 mi); International aquabike; International duathlon; Sprint triathlon (0.25 mi / 11 mi / 3.1 m…
open waterRelay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

Last Chance Triathlon

Nov 14, 2026 · St. Petersburg, FL
Score 5/10
Sprint triathlon (0.25 mi / 10 mi / 5K); Sprint duathlon; Sprint aquabike; International triathlon; International duathlon; International aq…
oceanRelay optionAthena / ClydesdaleSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option
Score 4/10
Sprint triathlon (0.25 / 10 / 3.1 mi); Sprint duathlon; International triathlon (0.5 / 20 / 6.2 mi); International aquabike; International d…
lakeRelay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

Miami Man Triathlon

Nov 15, 2026 · Miami, FL
Score 3/10
Sprint triathlon; International/Olympic triathlon; Duathlon; Aquabike
lakeSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

CLASH Endurance Daytona (Sprint weekend events)

Dec 4-06, 2026 · Daytona Beach, FL
Score 4/10
Sprint triathlon (competitive and recreational starts); Sprint duathlon; Sprint relay; also longer Daytona Distance and Middle Distance on S…
lakeRelay optionRecreational / non-competitive waveSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Game On! Treasure Coast Tri - Winter

Dec 6, 2026 · Fort Pierce, FL
Score 4/10
Sprint triathlon (0.25 / 12 / 3.1 mi); Sprint duathlon; International triathlon (0.5 / 24 / 6 mi); International aquabike; International dua…
oceanRelay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

Alpha Win / Sarasota Triathlon

Jan 10, 2027 · Sarasota, FL
Score 1/10
Open; Sprint (750m / 11 mi / 3.1 mi); Olympic (1500m / ~25.5 mi bike listed on calendar)
lakeSprint format published

Chilly Willy Duathlon

Feb 14, 2027 · St. Petersburg, FL
Score 4/10
Sprint duathlon (1 mi / 10 mi / 5K); International duathlon formats; Athena/Clydesdale international option listed on calendar
Relay optionAthena / ClydesdaleSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Super Bowl Duathlon

Feb 14, 2027 · Clermont, FL
Score 4/10
Super sprint duathlon (2 / 6 / 2 mi); Sprint duathlon (2 / 12 / 2 mi)
Super-sprint / try-a-tri / youthSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

AdventHealth Great Clermont Triathlon

Mar 7, 2027 · Clermont, FL
Score 4/10
Olympic (1.5K / 40K / 10K); Sprint triathlon; Sprint duathlon; Sprint aquabike; Sprint aquathlon; Olympic aquabike; Olympic duathlon; Relays
lakeRelay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

Azalea Sprint Triathlon

Mar 7, 2027 · Wilmington, NC
Score 3/10
Sprint; Aquabike; Relay
Relay optionSprint format publishedAquabike option

Space Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

Mar 21, 2027 · Cocoa, FL
Score 4/10
Sprint triathlon (0.25 mi / 12 mi / 5K); Duathlon (1 mi / 12.5 mi / 5K); Aquabike (0.25 mi / 12 mi); Relay
open waterRelay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

Smithfield Sprint Triathlon

Apr 3, 2027 · Smithfield, VA
Score 4/10
Sprint (300 m / 10 mi / 5K)
poolPool / indoor swimFlat course notedSprint format published

Escape From Fort Desoto Triathlon/Duathlon

Apr 10, 2027 · St. Petersburg, FL
Score 7/10
Sprint triathlon (0.5 mi / 10 mi / 5K); Sprint duathlon (1.5 mi / 10 mi / 5K); Sprint aquabike; Athena; Clydesdale; Relays
open waterNovice / first-timer supportRelay optionAthena / ClydesdaleSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Pinehurst Triathlon Festival

Apr 10, 2027 · Pinehurst, NC
Score 3/10
Sprint; Olympic/International; Aquabike; Relay
lakeRelay optionSprint format publishedAquabike option

Cocoa Beach Triathlon & Duathlon

Apr 11, 2027 · Cocoa Beach, FL
Score 3/10
Sprint triathlon; Duathlon; Relay
open waterRelay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Ride on Ryan Sprint Triathlon

Apr 17, 2027 · Savannah, GA
Score 3/10
Sprint triathlon; Duathlon; Relay
Relay optionSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Rumpus in Bumpass Triathlon

Apr 17, 2027 · Bumpass, VA
Score 2/10
Sprint (750 m / 12.2 mi / 5K); Olympic (1.5 km / 24 mi / 10K); Aquabike
lakeSprint format publishedAquabike option

Cal Tri Charlotte

Apr 18, 2027 · Sherrills Ford, NC
Score 2/10
Sprint; Olympic; Duathlon; Aquathlon and related formats
lakeSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Lake Murray Triathlon

Apr 18, 2027 · Prosperity, SC
Score 3/10
Sprint triathlon (750 m / 16 mi / 5K); Aquabike; Aquathlon; Relay
lakeRelay optionSprint format publishedAquabike option

St. Anthony's Triathlon

Apr 24-25, 2027 · St. Petersburg, FL
Score 4/10
Olympic and related weekend formats (historically includes Meek and Mighty pool youth/adult intro race)
open waterSuper-sprint / try-a-tri / youthNovice / first-timer support

Cal Tri Culpeper

Apr 25, 2027 · Culpeper, VA
Score 1/10
Sprint; Olympic and related multi-format options
lakeSprint format published

East Coast Triathlon Festival

May 2, 2027 · Glen Allen, VA
Score 5/10
Youth and adult triathlon; Duathlon; Aquabike; Mixed relay; Draft-legal and non-draft formats
Super-sprint / try-a-tri / youthRelay optionDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

Kinetic Triathlon Festival

May 8-09, 2027 · Glenora, VA
Score 1/10
Sprint (750 m / 15.5 mi / 5K); Olympic (1.5 / 40K / 10K); Long
lakeSprint format published

Dunedin Rotary Triathlon

May 16, 2027 · Dunedin, FL
Score 7/10
Sprint triathlon (0.25 mi / 12 mi / 5K); Duathlon; Aquabike; Relay
open waterNovice / first-timer supportRelay optionAthena / ClydesdaleSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Nashville Women's Triathlon

May 16, 2027 · Nashville, TN
Score 8/10
Super sprint (100 m / 9 mi / 2K); Sprint (200 m / 16 mi / 4K); Relay
poolPool / indoor swimSuper-sprint / try-a-tri / youthWomen-onlyRelay optionFlat course noted

Hartness Triathlon

May 29, 2027 · Greenville, SC
Score 3/10
Sprint (750 m / 20K / 5K); Aquabike; Aquathlon; Relay
open waterRelay optionSprint format publishedAquabike option

Triangle Sprint

May 29, 2027 · New Hill, NC
Score 3/10
Super sprint (400 m / 8.25 mi / 1.5 mi); Sprint (750 m / 25K / 5K)
Super-sprint / try-a-tri / youthSprint format published

Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon

Jun 2027 · Chattanooga, TN
Score 2/10
Sprint (400 m / 20K / 5K); Olympic; Duathlon
open waterSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Music City Triathlon

Jun 2027 · Nashville, TN
Score 1/10
Sprint (300 m / 20K / 5K); Olympic formats
open waterSprint format published

Reston Sprint Triathlon

Jun 6, 2027 · Reston, VA
Score 2/10
Sprint (400 m / 12 mi / 5K); Aquathlon; Relay
Relay optionSprint format published

Hilton Head Beach Bum Triathlon

Jun 12, 2027 · Hilton Head Island, SC
Score 2/10
Triathlon (500 m / 6 mi / 3 mi); Duathlon; Team relay
oceanRelay optionDuathlon option (no-swim path)

Jamestown Triathlon

Jun 13, 2027 · Williamsburg, VA
Score 2/10
Sprint (750 m / 20K / 5K); Olympic (1.5 / 40K / 10K)
open waterFlat course notedSprint format published

Turtleman Triathlon

Jun 19, 2027 · Jupiter, FL
Score 5/10
Sprint triathlon; Super Sprint triathlon; Duathlon; Aquabike
open waterSuper-sprint / try-a-tri / youthSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

Colonial Beach Triathlon

Jun 27, 2027 · Colonial Beach, VA
Score 2/10
Sprint (750 m / 14 mi / 5K); Olympic (1.5 km / 26 mi / 10K)
open waterFlat course notedSprint format published

Smiley Sprint Triathlon

Jul 2027 · Clemmons, NC
Score 5/10
Sprint (300 m / 20K / 5K)
poolPool / indoor swimNovice / first-timer supportSprint format published

Top Gun Triathlon

Jul 31, 2027 · St. Petersburg, FL
Score 0/10
Distances not verified yet
open water

Andy's Race

Aug 2027 · Powdersville, SC
Score 5/10
Sprint (400 m / 15 mi / 3 mi); Aquabike; Aquathlon; Duathlon
poolPool / indoor swimSprint format publishedDuathlon option (no-swim path)Aquabike option

Kanuga Triathlon

Aug 2027 · Valley Hill, NC
Score 1/10
Sprint-ish (600 m / 13.5 mi / 5K)
open waterSprint format published

Riverbluff Triathlon

Aug 22, 2027 · Ashland City, TN
Score 2/10
Sprint (400 m / 12.1 mi / 5K); Olympic (1.1 km / 23 mi / 10K); Bike-run and swim-bike options; Relay
open waterRelay optionSprint format published

Lakeside Double Sprint Triathlon

Sep 2027 · Powdersville, SC
Score 4/10
Sprint (250 m / 8 mi / 2 mi); Double sprint; Relay
poolPool / indoor swimRelay optionSprint format published

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