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2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, March 14, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $55 · goes up to $90 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Mar 14, 20278:00 AM | $75$90 after Dec 31, 2026 | 300 |
| Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Super Sprint Triathlon | Super Sprint TriathlonPool swim | Mar 14, 20278:00 AM | $55$65 after Dec 31, 2026 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Sprint Triathlon: $75 until Dec 30, then $90 until Feb 13, then $110 until Mar 12.
- Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Super Sprint Triathlon: $55 until Dec 30, then $65 until Feb 13, then $75 until Mar 12.
Online registration closes Mar 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:42 AM, and the Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Sprint Triathlon starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Sprint Triathlon
222
finishers
1:15:07
median (24:14 /mi)
45:29
winning time
32% / 68%
women / men
Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Super Sprint Triathlon
57
finishers
36:31
median
23:45
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon?
At the 2026 Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 59:09 or better, the top quarter in 1:06:25, and half the field in 1:15:07; the last tenth came in after 1:38:02.
At the 2026 Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Super Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 27:06 or better, the top quarter in 31:15, and half the field in 36:31; the last tenth came in after 48:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 59:02 |
| 20-29 | 1:05:21 | 54:49 |
| 30-39 | 1:07:56 | 56:00 |
| 40-49 | 1:11:20 | 57:36 |
| 50-59 | 1:38:22 | 56:18 |
| 60-69 | 1:26:57 | 1:09:55 |
| 70+ | 1:45:53 | 1:16:57 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 13 percent since 2022.
320
2022
344
2023
327
2024
96
2025
279
2026
All events combined, from official results.
2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 222 to 222 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:21:03 to 1:15:07.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 222 (+2%) | 1:15:07 | under 59:09 | 45:29 |
| 2024 | 218 (same) | 1:19:47 | under 1:01:34 | 53:16 |
| 2023 | 219 (-1%) | 1:18:58 | under 1:01:52 | 50:00 |
| 2022 | 222 | 1:21:03 | under 1:02:15 | 50:48 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:35, against 30:29 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 14 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 85°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- Race T-Shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 14, 2027), 2026 (Mar 15, 2026), 2025 (Mar 9, 2025), 2024 (Mar 17, 2024), 2023 (Mar 26, 2023), 2022 (Mar 20, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon?
- Sunday, March 14, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees, and rises to $90 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 12, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Super Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 222 athletes finished the Escape the Swamp Triathlon - Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:15:07 and the winner finished in 45:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:35, against 30:29 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, FL 32611.
From the organizers
Come join us for a spectacular swim in the Florida Pool, a bike through UF’s scenic campus, and a run around the heart of our beautiful campus center including. Celebrate three sports in a single sunshine-state morning. Gather up your energy and best friends for an event that will bring out the TriGator in you!!!
This race is perfect for just about anyone! Maybe you want to see what a triathlon is like? Maybe you’re training for your next race? Maybe you want to come in first? Maybe you just want to finish something more than a color run? This event is FOR YOU!
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