Alabama
Alabama Triathlon Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best triathlons in Alabama for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 12 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Alabama below and join the running community at these great events!
July 2026
A multi-discipline adventure race at Montgomery Whitewater combining two 1.5-mile runs with a 2,200-foot ducky paddle; equipment is provided, registration is $35, and the race is open to ages 13 and up.
A sprint and Olympic distance triathlon in Guntersville, AL, featuring a time-trial lake swim, a mostly flat bike loop with a mount/dismount line, and a paved lakeside run. Multiple race formats and USAT-sanctioned age-group awards are offered.
August 2026
A community sprint triathlon in Huntsville with a 400 meter pool swim, approx 8 mile bike and 3 mile run. Individual and relay entries are available, with seeding by reported swim time and on-site finisher shirt pickup.
A sprint triathlon and duathlon in Columbus, GA featuring a 500 m downstream swim, a flat out-and-back bike course on Brickyard Road, and a single-loop run with on-course aid.
A long-running triathlon in Pelham, Alabama offering Sprint and Olympic distances, relay teams, duathlon and aquabike options, plus a virtual entry. The 2026 edition commemorates the event's 41st year and honors Buster Britton.
A multi format event at Carrol D Hudson Recreation Area on August 30, 2026, featuring an Olympic distance triathlon plus relay, aquabike, cyclo run and swim run options. Access to Redstone Arsenal requires visitor registration or DoD identification.
September 2026
Ocean swim and beachfront bike and run courses in Gulf Shores, AL, with sprint and Olympic distances, time-trial swim starts, relay options, and USAT-sanctioned race procedures.
A YMCA triathlon in Huntsville, Alabama on September 12, 2026 with individual, family and team entries. Race distances are a 300 yard swim, an 8 mile bike and a 5 km run; fees and registration windows differ by entry type.
A fall sprint triathlon and 5k at Goose Pond Colony Resort in Scottsboro, AL featuring a 500 m swim, 14 mile bike and 5K run, plus separate 5k run/walk. Triathlon entries are USAT sanctioned and race entries are non-transferable.
October 2026
A run-bike-run duathlon at Redstone Arsenal where finish times are compared to the International Space Station's 91 minute 12 second orbit; individual and relay entries have specified registration windows and base access requirements.
April 2027
A multi-format ultra triathlon at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, Alabama, featuring short loop courses with an Aid Station and Athlete Village offering personal crew access, real food, and a 24-hour medical team.
May 2027
XTERRA North American Championship brings off road triathlon and trail running to Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama from May 21 to 23, 2027. The weekend includes multiple race distances, youth championships, and a festival with expo and live..