Tarpon Springs Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/Aquabike/5K
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: 1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL, US, 34689
Event Details
The Sprint TRIATHLON race begins with a quarter mile swim at 8:00 a.m. off of Fred Howard Beach. The bike portion is a 10-mile scenic route on paved and closed roads across Fred Howard Causeway into historic Tarpon Springs. The run ends inside Fred Howard Park with a 5K back to the finish line.
The DUATHLON consists of a 5K run, 10-mile bike, and a 5K run.
The Sprint AQUABIKE category includes a 1/4 mile swim and a 10-mile bike. Your finish time is recorded upon crossing the timing mat with your bike at transition.
The Olympic TRIATHLON race begins with a half mile swim at 7:00 a.m. off of Fred Howard Beach. The swim will consist of completing the 1/4 Mile Swim, running along the beach into a shute and back out for another 1/4 Mile swim; for a 1/2 Mile swim. The bike portion is a 20-mile course (10 miles out and back). The run is a 10K (two 5K loops) within Fred Howard Park.
The Olympic AQUABIKE category is a 1/2 mile swim and a 20-mile bike.
Course Cut-Off Times
- Swim: 8:30 a.m.
- Bike: 9:30 a.m.
- Run (Finish Line): 10:30 a.m.
Post Race Party
Enjoy a post-race party with homemade cookies and food from local Greek restaurants, including wraps, spanikopita, and baklava. Michelob Ultra beer will be available.
Packet Pickup & Registration
- Early Packet Pickup & Day of Race Registration: Thursday and Friday evenings at Chainwheel Drive Bike Shop (32796 US Highway 19 N Palm Harbor FL 34684) from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
- Day of Race Packet Pickup & Registration: At the race start on Saturday from 6:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
USAT Event Information
USAT athletes must provide a valid USAT# and present their USAT card & photo ID. A $60 Annual license or a $13 one-day license is required for non-USAT licensed athletes.
The USAT Age rule requires participants to race by birth year. Age groups are determined by age on Dec. 31 of the event year.
Awards
- Finisher Medal: For all participants.
- Triathlon: Top Overall Male/Female, Masters, Grand Masters, Mega Masters. Awards 3 deep in 5-year Age Groups, Clydesdale, Athena, Physically Challenged, Military/LEO/PSO, Novice (Sprint Only), Fat Tire, and Relay Teams.
- Duathlon: Top 3 Male & Female Duathletes.
- Aquabike: Top 3 Male & Female AquaBike.
Additional Information
An athlete information packet will be emailed by Thursday prior to the race. Results will be posted on www.DRCsports.com. Transition opens at 6:00 a.m. and closes at 6:45 a.m.
More information available at www.TarponSpringsTriathlon.com