YMCA Wrightsville Beach Triathlon
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Event overview
The YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The event includes multiple race options: Individual (sprint), Relay, Aquabike, and Youth Triathlon. Entry ages are listed as 10 and older for the Individual, Relay, and Aquabike events, and ages 7 to 15 for the Youth Triathlon. Current listed entry prices are $90 for the Individual, $120 for Relay, $65 for Aquabike, and $55 for the Youth Triathlon; prices are noted to increase after December 31, 2025.
Logistics and schedule
Packet pickup is offered on the days before race day, including an event at Two Wheeler Dealer Bike Shop and packet pickup at Wrightsville Beach Park. An optional bike check-in is recommended at Wrightsville Beach Park on the Friday before the race. Race day activities include transition setup, on-site packet and chip pickup, a youth triathlon walkthrough and start, post-race refreshments, and an awards ceremony.
Course and history
The event is described as having a flat course with short distances in a scenic Wrightsville Beach setting. The race began in 1979 under the name Pepsi Triathlon and now features both the traditional sprint triathlon and a youth triathlon. A corporate relay division has been added to encourage business team participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
