Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell
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Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate (July 11, 2026, Elberton, GA)
This event offers intermediate-distance triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike formats plus relay options. The field limit is 350 and registration closes on July 11 or when the field limit is reached. Entries are open to ages 9 and older. Transition bike racks are assigned by race number, athletes receive swim caps in their race packet, and all athletes will be body marked with race number and age. T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after June 28. Course maps are provided in race materials.
Distances:
- Swim: 1500 m (two 750 m laps)
- Bike: 22.6 miles (36.4 km) (map provided)
- Run: 6.2 miles (two 3.1 mile laps)
The swim uses a time trial start with athletes seeded by race number and starting at short intervals. The bike course follows park roads onto paved county roads with directional signs, mile markers, staffed turns, and uniformed sheriff officers; the course is open to traffic. Water and electrolyte stations are located on the run course.
Race location: 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635.
Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Sprint XL (July 11, 2026, Elberton, GA)
This event offers Sprint XL triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike formats plus relay options. The field limit is 350 and registration closes on July 11 or when the field limit is reached. Entries are open to ages 9 and older. Transition bike racks are assigned by race number, athletes receive swim caps in their race packet, and all athletes will be body marked with race number and age. T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after June 28. Course maps are provided in race materials.
Distances:
- Swim: 750 m (one 750 m lap)
- Bike: 22.6 miles (36.4 km) (map provided)
- Run: 3.1 miles (one lap)
The swim uses a time trial start with athletes seeded by race number and starting at short intervals. The bike course follows the same paved out-and-back roads as the intermediate course, with signage, mile markers, staffed turns, and sheriff officers; the course is open to traffic. Water and sports drink are available at the run course. Race location: 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
