GrandMan

JUN
20
2026
GrandMan returns to Fairhope on June 20, 2026 as an aquathlon featuring a 600 yard swim from the pier and a 4 mile run along the bluff and bayfront, with multiple race categories and a local food and drink after party.
Sat 20 Jun 2026
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GrandMan Aquathlon and Run : Fairhope, AL

GrandMan takes place on June 20, 2026 in Fairhope, Alabama, on Mobile Bay. For 2026 the event is an aquathlon; the full triathlon format is planned to return in 2027. The course uses the Municipal Pier and the bluff overlooking the bay.

The swim portion begins with a jump from the pier and covers the traditional 600 yards, finishing at the sandy beach on the south end. Transitions occur in the city's renovated park. The run is a 4 mile loop that goes through the park, up the hill from the pier, through a downtown neighborhood, and finishes down the hill along the bayfront.

Distances and event categories include:

  • Aquathlon - Individual: 4.34 Miles
  • Aquathlon - Athena/Cydesdale
  • Aquathlon - Para
  • Aquathlon - Relay
  • Swim: 600 Yards
  • Run: 4 Miles
  • Walk: 4 Miles

Registration opens April 29, 2026 and closes June 7, 2026. Listed entry fees include $60 for most aquathlon categories, $70 for the aquathlon relay, and $25 for the standalone swim, run, or walk entries.

An after-party follows the event with food and drinks provided by local establishments, including options such as beignets, burgers, and brews. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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