Heart O' Dixie Triathlon
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Heart O' Dixie Triathlon : Louisville, MS
The 46th edition of the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon is scheduled for June 20, 2026 during the Neshoba County Fair in Louisville, Mississippi. The event uses Lake Tiak O'Khata for the swim and finishes on the horse racing track at the historic Neshoba County Fairgrounds in Philadelphia, MS.
Course distances include:
- 1/2 mile swim in Lake Tiak O'Khata
- 27 mile bike along Hwy 15 into Philadelphia
- 6.5 mile run finishing on the fairgrounds horse track
Event options listed for 2026 include Individual, Team Captain which creates a team, and Team Member which joins an existing team. For 2026 the event is managed by The Refuge of MS. Stearns Race Timing, LLC is the timing provider and Weaver Images provides on course professional photography. The 2026 edition also notes a new swim course and a new swim start format, and awards include custom pottery made by Friends from The Refuge of MS.
The race was first held in 1980 and is described as one of the longest running triathlons in the United States. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.