Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon
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Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon in Pelham, AL
The Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon is an annual multisport event presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama. The 2026 edition marks the 41st running of the event. Race staging is located on Terrace Drive at the South Trailhead parking lot in Oak Mountain State Park, with the listed address of 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124.
The event includes three race formats:
- Sprint
- Olympic
- Duathlon
The swim takes place in a lake. The bike course travels through rolling hills. The run follows the course used for the event and is staged from the park trailhead area. Maps for the site and transition area are published for participants and officials.
The event honors the legacy of Buster Britton and references the origins of the race as the first Magic Sports event. The description notes that the event has a history in the local community and continues as a recurring triathlon and duathlon format held at Oak Mountain State Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.