Fair City Triathlon
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Fair City Triathlon
The 48th edition of the Fair City Triathlon takes place on June 19, 2027, in Louisville, Mississippi, during the Neshoba County Fair. The event uses Lake Tiak O'Khata and the historic Neshoba County Fairgrounds as primary locations.
The course is described in three parts:
- half mile swim in Lake Tiak O'Khata
- 27 mile bike ride down Highway 15 into Philadelphia, Mississippi
- 6.5 mile run finishing on the horse racing track at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds
Event entries include Individual, Team Captain (creates team), Team Member (joins existing team), and a Test category. Published registration details show different open and close dates for categories and the following fees: Individual $130.00, Team Captain $170.00, Team Member $0.00, Test $0.00. Some registration windows close in January 2027 and others in June 2027.
The race was first held in 1980 under the name Heart O' Dixie Triathlon and later became known as the Fair City Triathlon. The event is an annual fundraiser for The Refuge of MS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.