Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon
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About the race
The Buster Britton Multisport Festival takes place May 1 and 2, 2027 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Race staging is on Terrace Drive at the South Trailhead parking lot, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124. The weekend combines an open water swim day with a Swim Run mixed relay and a separate day for the triathlon events. The swim takes place in calm Double Oak Lake.
The mixed relay and open water swim use wave starts, while the triathlon swim is run in a time trial format. Wetsuit rules follow USA Triathlon guidance and vary by water temperature; wetsuit use may affect eligibility for awards when temperatures are above permitted ranges. The bike course runs on nicely paved park roads with a bike lane when available. It is a moderately hilly out and back on the main park drive and Terrace Drive.
A bike mount / dismount line is in place; athletes walk bikes from their rack to the mount line and back to the rack after dismount. The run follows paved roads around picnic areas and a shaded wooded section with short rolling hills; participants are asked to stay to the left to avoid crossover. Race formats include full triathlon, swim and bike only, bike and run only, and 2 or 3 person relay teams. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and participants must hold a one day license or annual membership.
A $5 park entrance fee is included in registration; non racing passengers on race day may need to pay the fee. Packet pick up is available on race weekend. Timing uses disposable ankle bands, body marking, and numbered equipment.
Photo ID is required for packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
