Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell
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Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate (July 11, 2026, Elberton, GA)
The Intermediate race day includes intermediate-distance triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, and relay options. Registration closes on July 11 or when the field limit of 350 is reached. T-shirts are not guaranteed for entries after June 28. Transition bike racks are arranged to match assigned race numbers. All athletes will be body marked and provided swim caps that must be worn; swim starts use a time trial format with athletes starting every 5 seconds. Wetsuit use is determined by the race-day water temperature (legal below 78 degrees). Course maps are provided in the race packet.
- Swim: 1,500 m
- Bike: 22.6 miles
- Run: 6.2 miles
The swim is a 1,500 m triangle (two 750 m laps) with shoreline start and exit. The bike follows the park main road onto paved county roads in an out-and-back loop; the route is marked and has mile markers every two miles but remains open to traffic. The run is two laps of 3.1 miles each, starting on trail for the first half mile of each lap, then on paved park roads. Water stations are located at each mile and electrolyte drink is available.
Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis near the beach; overflow parking is at the pavilion about 1/4 mile from transition. Bring photo ID.
Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Sprint XL (July 11, 2026, Elberton, GA)
The Sprint XL day offers sprint XL triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, and relay events. Registration rules, field limit, T-shirt cutoff, transition procedures, body marking, swim cap and wetsuit policy, and course maps follow the same provisions as the Intermediate event. Swim starts use a time trial format with athletes starting every 5 seconds.
- Swim: 750 m
- Bike: 22.6 miles
- Run: 3.1 miles
The swim is a single 750 m triangle with shoreline start and exit. The bike uses the same out-and-back paved road loop described for the Intermediate event. The run is a single 3.1 mile lap that begins on trail for the first half mile and continues on paved park roads. Water stations and aid are provided along the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
