Cocoa Beach Triathlon & Duathlon
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Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Triathlon
The Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Triathlon is staged adjacent to the Cocoa Beach Country Club and is usually held the second weekend of April. The 2027 event date is April 11, 2027. The event attracts both local Floridians and athletes who travel from more northern states.
The triathlon swim is a 0.25 mile beach entry and exit in the Banana River, supported by certified open water lifeguards and volunteers in kayaks and on paddleboards. The bike leg is a 12 mile out and back on the right hand lane of A1A; the lane for the event is coned to vehicles and supported by Cocoa Beach Police, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, event staff, and volunteers. The run portion takes place on the Cocoa Beach Golf Course cart path while the course is closed to golfers. The finish and transition areas are adjacent to the Country Club near the swim entry and exit.
Distances
- Duathlon: 1 mile run + 12 mile bike + 3.1 mile run
- Shuttlev ersary 5K: 5 kilometers
- Triathlon swim: 0.25 mile; bike 12 miles; run on golf course cart path
Awards include a $150 gift card for overall male and female triathlon champions from Ron Jon Surf Shop, category prizes for overall, masters, Athena, age groups, aquabike, fat tire, duathlon, Clydesdale, first timer, and relay placements. Listed age groups run from 19 and under through 80 and up. First timers are not eligible to double dip into age group awards.
This event is a 2026 USA Triathlon State Championships ranking point event. To be eligible for a Florida State Championship an athlete must complete at least three USAT-sanctioned races in Florida and have a Florida USAT membership address.
Online registration closes Wednesday, April 7; walk up registrations are accepted at packet pickup on Saturday, April 10. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
