Bay St. Louis Sprint Triathlon
The Bay St. Louis Sprint Triathlon is the 11th annual USAT-Sanctioned Sprint Triathlon from Bay St. Louis Races on July 11, 2026, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. This race course is one of the few in the world held entirely along a scenic waterfront.
The course consists of an 800-yard near-shore swim; a 15-mile bike ride along Beach Boulevard with only 1 turn, and a 3.1-mile run along the Beach Boardwalk. Whether you are a beginner looking for a straight-forward course for your first tri or a seasoned Ironman who wants to see what your bike can do on a fast course, this race is for you!
Event Details and Schedule
Registration Fees:
- April 1 to April 30 - $70 (Relay Teams $120)
- May 1 to June 30 - $80 (Relay Teams $135)
- July 1 to July 10 - $90 (Relay Teams $150)
NO day of race registration – Swag guaranteed only to first 200 to register.
RACE ITINERARY - Subject to Change
Friday, July 10, 2026:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration at Dan B Restaurant at 109 S. Beach Blvd.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
5:00 AM - 6:30 AM Triathlon Check-in and Race Day Packet Pickup is at Dan B Restaurant. There is shelter and lights there & it is very close to the transition area.
5:30 AM - 6:45 AM Transition Opens. Transition area will be at the Seawall area south of Our Lady of the Gulf Church at 228 S. Beach Blvd.
6:20 AM - 6:45 AM Swim Course Opens for Triathlete Warm-up
6:50 AM - 7:00 AM Triathletes line up at the starting line for the swim
7:00 AM RACE START! On the beach
8:30 AM After Party! Dan B Restaurant at 109 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St Louis, MS 39520
9:30 AM Awards! Dan B Restaurant at 109 S Beach Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520
Race Contact for more information: Leonard Vergunst – 228-380-7037 – [email protected]
Photos and Results can also be found at www.gulfcoastrunningclub.org and many more photos on the GCRC Facebook page.