Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell

Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate

This intermediate distance multisport event takes place on July 10, 2027, at Richard B Russell State Park in Elberton, GA (2650 Russell State Park Drive). Multiple event formats are offered with measured swim, bike and run legs and relay options.

• Intermediate Triathlon Swim 1500 meters Bike 22 miles Run 10 km
• Intermediate Duathlon Run 5 km Bike 22 miles Run 10 km
• Intermediate Aquabike Swim 1500 meters Bike 22 miles
• Relay options mirror the individual distances with a different fee structure

The swim is a 1,500 meter triangle course made of two 750 meter laps with a time trial start; athletes start in race number sequence every five seconds. Wetsuit legality is determined by an official water temperature reading and is allowed when the temperature is below 78 degrees.

The bike course follows the park main road onto paved county roads in an out-and-back loop with signed turns and mile markers every two miles. Specific turn points are noted at multiple mile marks along Ruckersville Road, Hulmes Chapel Road, Middleton Church Road, Pearl Mill Road and Harpers Ferry Road. The course is open to traffic and will have course personnel and uniformed sheriff officers at turns and intersections.

The run is two laps of 3.1 miles each (6.2 miles total), beginning on trail then using paved park roads. Water stations are provided at each mile and electrolyte hydration is available at select tables. Transition areas use bike racks assigned to race numbers; athletes receive swim caps and are body marked with race number and age. Registration opens November 27, 2026 and closes November 29, 2026. Fees are listed at $124 for individual entries and $164 for relay entries. Parking is first-come, first-served with overflow at a pavilion about 1/4 mile from transition; photo ID could be required for check-in. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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