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Andy's Race 2027

Date
Sunday, August 1, 2027
Start time
7:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $65 · goes up to $75 on Jan 1, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
AquabikeAquabikePool swimAug 1, 20277:00 AM$70$75 after Jan 1, 2027–
AquathlonAquathlonPool swimAug 1, 20277:00 AM$65$75 after Jan 1, 2027–
DuathlonDuathlonAug 1, 20277:00 AM$75$80 after Jan 1, 2027–
Sprint RelaySprint TriathlonRelay or teamPool swimAug 1, 20277:00 AM$155$165 after Jan 1, 2027–
Sprint TriathlonSprint TriathlonPool swimAug 1, 20277:00 AM$90$95 after Jan 1, 2027–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Aquabike: $70 until Dec 31, then $75 until Mar 31, then $80 until Jun 30, then $90 until Aug 1.
  • Aquathlon: $65 until Dec 31, then $75 until Mar 31, then $80 until Jun 30, then $85 until Aug 1.
  • Duathlon: $75 until Dec 31, then $80 until Feb 28, then $85 until Apr 30, then $90 until Aug 1.
  • Sprint Relay: $155 until Dec 31, then $165 until May 31, then $175 until Aug 1.

Online registration closes Aug 1, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:38 AM, and the Aquabike starts at 7:00 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Westside Aquatic Center, Greenville, SC 29611

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Sprint Triathlon

199
finishers
1:37:07
median (5:19 /mi)
1:00:24
winning time
37% / 63%
women / men
median 1:37:071:05:502:36:45
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aquathlon

7
finishers
48:29
median
27:16
winning time
86% / 14%
women / men

Duathlon

7
finishers
1:38:41
median
1:22:50
winning time
43% / 57%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for Andy's Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Andy's Race?

At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:15:29 or better, the top quarter in 1:25:24, and half the field in 1:37:07; the last tenth came in after 2:03:34.

At the 2026 Aquathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 31:07 or better, the top quarter in 38:03, and half the field in 48:29; the last tenth came in after 53:45.

At the 2026 Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:25:02 or better, the top quarter in 1:28:06, and half the field in 1:38:41; the last tenth came in after 1:49:16.

Third place by age group, 2026 Sprint Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a1:24:54
20-291:26:471:13:45
30-391:21:021:10:24
40-491:46:101:10:23
50-591:44:061:16:24
60-691:45:181:26:11
70+n/a1:48:14

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

Up 14 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Andy's Race Sprint Triathlon year by year

From 2021 to 2026, the field went from 170 to 199 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:28:35 to 1:37:07.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026199 (+6%)1:37:07under 1:15:291:00:24
2025188 (+24%)1:30:24under 1:14:0758:05
2024152 (-27%)1:28:11under 1:10:4457:47
2023209 (+50%)1:30:20under 1:12:471:04:24
2022139 (-18%)1:37:21under 1:19:371:13:08
20211701:28:35under 1:13:351:05:47

From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

Around August 1 the day usually runs from 71°F at dawn to 88°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 40% of days. Cold snaps dip to 68°F and hot years reach 93°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 Andy's Race cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Athlete Guide & Packet Pick Up

PACKET PICK UP: Saturday, July 31, 2027 (2:30 PM - 4:30 PM). Westside Aquatic Center (Event Site). 2700 West Blue Ridge Road. Greenville, SC US 29611. NOTE: We will be hosting packet pick up on the field adjacent to the finish line in…

Course

Course Description

Course Descriptions: SWIM: 400 Meters (Pool). BIKE: 15 Miles. RUN: 3 Miles. The event begins with a 400 meter pool swim in the 50 meter Westside Aquatic Center facility. Athletes will begin one at a time, going off every 5 seconds and swim…

Course

Course Maps

Course Maps, including the swim, can be found by clicking on the PDF Icon below. Bike Course - MapMyRun. Bike Course - Ride With GPS. Run Course - MapMyRun.

Parking and travel

Lodging Info

Lodging info to be posted soon.

Rules and FAQ

Deferrals

To defer your registration to the following year, navigate to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Defer Registration. To claim a deferral from the previous year, navigate to your profile and use the Deferrals tab to start…

Rules and FAQ

Edit Registration

To adjust parts of your registration such as category or swim time, navigate to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Questions on left hand side. To transfer to another event such as aquabike, aquathlon or relay team, navigate…

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Race details

Where
Westside Aquatic Center, Greenville, SC 29611Map
Course
Road
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon
Editions
2027 (Aug 1, 2027), 2026 (Aug 2, 2026), 2025 (Aug 3, 2025), 2024 (Aug 4, 2024), 2023 (Apr 16, 2023), 2022 (Apr 10, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Andy's Race?
Sunday, August 1, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $75 on Jan 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Aug 1, 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?
Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 199 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:37:07 and the winner finished in 1:00:24.
Where does it start?
Westside Aquatic Center, Greenville, SC 29611.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

SWIM: 400 Meters (Pool)

BIKE: 15 Miles

RUN: 3 Miles

Andy's Race has become one of South Carolina's largest and most hotly contested triathlon events. With its beginner friendly atmosphere and elite level field, Andy's Race offers something for all ranges of athlete. It is very rare to see an event with so many first timers racing along side some of the state's best.

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