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Buster Britton Multisport Festival 2027

Date
Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, May 1 to 2, 2027
Start time
1:00 PM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $59 · goes up to $74 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
Saturday, May 1, 2027
Swim-Run - IndividualSwimRunSwim 250 yd · Run 0.5 miOpen water swimMay 1, 20271:00 PM$64$74 after Jan 1, 2027–
Swim-Run Mixed Relay - 2 personSwimRunRelay or teamOpen water swimMay 1, 20271:00 PM$119$129 after Jan 1, 2027–
Swim-Run Mixed Relay - 4 personSwimRunRelay or teamOpen water swimMay 1, 20271:00 PM$139$149 after Jan 1, 2027–
1 Mile - Open Water Swim1 MileMay 1, 20272:30 PM$59$69 after Jan 1, 2027–
2 Mile - Open Water SwimOtherMay 1, 20272:30 PM$79$89 after Jan 1, 2027–
5K - Open Water Swim5KMay 1, 20272:30 PM$89$99 after Jan 1, 2027–
Sunday, May 2, 2027
Olympic - IndividualOlympic TriathlonOpen water swimMay 2, 20277:30 AM$109–
Olympic Triathlon - 2 Person RelayOlympic TriathlonSwim 1200 yd · Bike 26.2 mi · Run 5.7 miRelay or teamOpen water swimMay 2, 20277:30 AM$169–
Olympic Triathlon - 3 Person RelayOlympic TriathlonSwim 1200 yd · Bike 26.2 mi · Run 5.7 miRelay or teamOpen water swimMay 2, 20277:30 AM$199–
Sprint - IndividualSprint TriathlonOpen water swimMay 2, 20278:00 AM$79–
Sprint Triathlon - 2 Person RelaySprint TriathlonSwim 400 yd · Bike 13.1 mi · Run 3 miRelay or teamOpen water swimMay 2, 20278:00 AM$149–
Sprint Triathlon - 3 Person RelaySprint TriathlonSwim 400 yd · Bike 13.1 mi · Run 3 miRelay or teamOpen water swimMay 2, 20278:00 AM$179–
Virtual - Individual - Any DistanceVirtual–May 1, 20271:00 PM$79–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Swim-Run - Individual: $64 until Jan 1, then $74 until Mar 3, then $84 until Apr 21, then $89 until May 2.
  • Swim-Run Mixed Relay - 2 person: $119 until Jan 1, then $129 until Mar 3, then $139 until Apr 21, then $144 until May 2.
  • Swim-Run Mixed Relay - 4 person: $139 until Jan 1, then $149 until Mar 3, then $159 until Apr 21, then $164 until May 2.
  • 1 Mile - Open Water Swim: $59 until Jan 1, then $69 until Mar 3, then $74 until Apr 21, then $79 until May 2.

Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:59 AM, and the Swim-Run - Individual starts at 1:00 PM.

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

Start location and course

200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Buster Britton Multisport Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY. __________________________. PARK ENTRANCE FEE: The park entrance fee is $5 per person, however, it is included in your registration fee for all pre-registered racers. Be prepared to show a printed copy or screen shot of the pass…

Course

Course Details

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Course Details, from the Buster Britton Multisport Festival page

Parking and travel

Travel

WHERE IT HAPPENS. The Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon is held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL, about fifteen miles south of Birmingham, AL. The park is located off of I-65 Exit 246. Access to the park is from Hwy 119, very close…

Awards

Categories & Awards

CATEGORY DESCRIPTION. Individual (Age Group): male, female, non-binary. Clydesdale: 220+ pound male. Athena: 165+ pound female. *Paratriathlete: Physically Challenged Division. Aquabike: Swim and Bike Only. Bike-Run: Bike and Run Only. 2 &…

Rules and FAQ

Club & Team Competition

Back again for 2024 is our Club Challenge where triathlon clubs, coaching groups, and other teams compete against one another for the coveted Buster Britton Triathlon Club Championship. Scoring Rules: Overall Podium. 1st Place – 16 points…

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Race details

Where
200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124Map
Course
Road
Results posted by the race
Results
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, SwimRun, 1 Mile, 5K, Other
Editions
2027 (May 1, 2027), 2026 (Aug 22, 2026), 2025 (Aug 23, 2025), 2024 (Aug 24, 2024), 2023 (Aug 12, 2023), 2022 (Aug 13, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Buster Britton Multisport Festival?
It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, May 1 to 2, 2027: SwimRun, 1 Mile, Other, 5K on Saturday; Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon on Sunday.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $59 before processing fees, and rises to $74 on Jan 1, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes May 2, 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, Olympic Triathlon, SwimRun, 1 Mile, 5K, Other.
Where does it start?
200 Terrace Drive, Pelham, AL 35124.

From the organizers

Two Days. More Ways to Race.

A longtime Alabama triathlon tradition is getting a new look for 2027. The Buster Britton Multisport Festival brings two days of racing to Oak Mountain State Park, with something for longtime triathletes, first-timers, teams and open-water swimmers.

Saturday kicks off the weekend with an Open Water Swim and a fast-paced Swim-Run Mixed Relay inspired by one of triathlon’s most exciting Olympic formats.

Then on Sunday, it’s time for the Buster Britton Triathlon—continuing a race tradition that has been part of Alabama’s endurance community for more than four decades.

New name. New weekend. More racing. Same Buster Britton tradition.