South Seas Captiva Island Triathlon
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Event overview
The South Seas Captiva Island Triathlon takes place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at South Seas Captiva Island, 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva Island, FL 33924. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The race features open-water swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, a bike course closed to vehicular traffic, and a run along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Race formats and distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon: 200 yard swim, 5 mile bike, 1.5 mile run
- Sprint Triathlon: 0.25 mile swim, 10 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Sprint Duathlon: 1 mile run, 10 mile bike, 3.1 mile run
- Sprint Aquabike: 0.25 mile swim, 10 mile bike (no run)
- Sprint Triathlon Relay: 2 or 3 person team
Venue and logistics
The event is hosted at the South Seas resort on Captiva Island, located between Pine Island Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. The resort is approximately 330 acres, with more than half designated as a wildlife preserve and estuary and roughly 2.5 miles of beach frontage. Organizers note island repairs and limited parking; car-pooling is required and spectators are encouraged to travel with athletes. Participants who are not staying at the resort must use designated parking outside the resort gates and use a shuttle/trolley to reach the start/finish area. Athletes will need to ride from the parking area to the transition area, a distance of about 1.5 miles.
Rules and safety
The event follows USA Triathlon competitive rules. Participants are responsible for the safety of their equipment and for making prudent safety decisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
