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BOOKING IT Through the Bluff 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Hokes Bluff, Alabama
- Entry fee
- From $50
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 K Run Only | 10K | Apr 3, 20276:00 AM | $30 | – |
| "BOOKING IT" THROUGH THE BLUFF TRIATHLON | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 3, 20276:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Shirt Only | – | Apr 3, 20276:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Triathlon - Team (2) | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 3, 20276:00 AM | $90 | – |
| Triathlon - Team (3) | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 3, 20276:00 AM | $125 | – |
| Triathlon Team Ainsley's Angels | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 3, 20276:00 AM | $125 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10 K Run Only: $30 until Apr 3.
- "BOOKING IT" THROUGH THE BLUFF TRIATHLON: $50 until Apr 3.
- Shirt Only: $15 until Mar 21.
- Triathlon - Team (2): $90 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:29 AM, and the "BOOKING IT" THROUGH THE BLUFF TRIATHLON starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 590 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5981 Gilliland St, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903
- Directions to the start
- 10 Run only Option course map on Plotaroute
- Course map on Plotaroute
- Course map on Plotaroute
- Course map on Plotaroute
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Where BOOKING IT Through the Bluff ranks
- No. 5 of 50 on Cheapest olympic triathlons in the US
- No. 47 of 50 on Cheapest triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (2 years)"BOOKING IT" THROUGH THE BLUFF TRIATHLON
13
finishers
2:29:11
median
2:09:12
winning time
23% / 77%
women / men
10 K Run Only
7
finishers
1:00:35
median (9:45 /mi)
57:48
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (FAST) for BOOKING IT Through the Bluff. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at BOOKING IT Through the Bluff?
At the 2026 "BOOKING IT" THROUGH THE BLUFF TRIATHLON, the fastest tenth finished in 2:14:40 or better, the top quarter in 2:21:23, and half the field in 2:29:11; the last tenth came in after 2:49:38.
At the 2026 10 K Run Only, the fastest tenth finished in 59:02 or better, the top quarter in 59:52, and half the field in 1:00:35; the last tenth came in after 1:07:12.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 33 percent since 2025.
30
2025
20
2026
All events combined, from official results.
BOOKING IT Through the Bluff Olympic Triathlon year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 24 to 13 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:53:46 to 2:29:11.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 (-46%) | 2:29:11 | under 2:14:40 | 2:09:12 |
| 2025 | 24 | 2:53:46 | under 2:11:40 | 1:54:48 |
From each year's official results for the Olympic Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 83°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 BOOKING IT Through the Bluff cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 5981 Gilliland St, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 590 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt - No guarantee of desired size; T-Shirt
- Distances
- Olympic Triathlon, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 20, 2024), 2023 (Apr 15, 2023), 2022 (Apr 23, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is BOOKING IT Through the Bluff?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 3, 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.
- What distances are offered?
- Olympic Triathlon, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 13 athletes finished the "BOOKING IT" THROUGH THE BLUFF TRIATHLON; the median finish was 2:29:11 and the winner finished in 2:09:12.
- Where does it start?
- 5981 Gilliland St, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Hokes Bluff Library Foundation and our co-sponsors, the Hokes Bluff Lions Club and Tawannah Lions Club, invite everyone to join us as we go "BOOKING IT" THROUGH THE BLUFF on April 3, 2027. Options for races include a 10K Run Only starting at 8:00 AM and a Triathlon beginning at 8:30 AM.