Escape From Fort Desoto Triathlon/Duathlon 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- St Petersburg, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $109 · goes up to $119 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Aqua-Bike | AquabikeBike 10 mi | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $109$119 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon | DuathlonRun 1.5 mi · Bike 10 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $109$119 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon Athena | DuathlonRun 1.5 mi · Bike 10 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $109$119 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon Clydesdale | DuathlonRun 1.5 mi · Bike 10 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $109$119 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Duathlon Relay | DuathlonRun 1.5 mi · Bike 10 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or team | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $189$199 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonBike 10 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $109$119 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Athena | Sprint Triathlon | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $109$119 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale | Sprint TriathlonBike 10 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $109$119 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonBike 10 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or team | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $189$199 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $119 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sprint Aqua-Bike and Sprint Duathlon Athena and Sprint Duathlon Clydesdale and Sprint Triathlon Athena and Sprint Triathlon Clydesdale: $109 until Dec 31, then $119 until Apr 9, then $129 until Apr 10.
- Sprint Duathlon and Sprint Triathlon: $109 until Dec 31, then $119 until Mar 31, then $129 until Apr 10.
- Sprint Duathlon Relay and Sprint Triathlon Relay: $189 until Dec 31, then $199 until Apr 9, then $199 until Apr 10.
Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Sprint Aqua-Bike starts at 7:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3500 Pinellas Bayway S., St Petersburg, FL 33715
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 (4 years)Sprint Triathlon
Sprint Duathlon
Sprint Aqua-Bike
Aggregated from official results for Escape From Fort Desoto Triathlon/Duathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Escape From Fort Desoto Triathlon/Duathlon?
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:09:23 or better, the top quarter in 1:14:47, and half the field in 1:22:16; the last tenth came in after 1:46:11.
At the 2026 Sprint Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:12:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:18:05, and half the field in 1:26:16; the last tenth came in after 1:57:22.
At the 2026 Sprint Aqua-Bike, the fastest tenth finished in 39:31 or better, the top quarter in 41:42, and half the field in 51:33; the last tenth came in after 1:06:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:18:27 | 1:17:02 |
| 30-39 | 1:16:11 | 1:06:53 |
| 40-49 | 1:13:27 | 1:05:11 |
| 50-59 | 1:18:27 | 1:08:42 |
| 60-69 | 1:20:53 | 1:03:19 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:14:47 |
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 6 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Escape From Fort Desoto Triathlon/Duathlon Sprint Triathlon year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 206 to 202 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:28:03 to 1:22:16.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 202 (+27%) | 1:22:16 | under 1:09:23 | 55:35 |
| 2025 | 159 (-21%) | 1:24:02 | under 1:11:32 | 59:58 |
| 2024 | 201 (-2%) | 1:16:55 | under 1:02:29 | 56:30 |
| 2023 | 206 | 1:28:03 | under 1:10:57 | 56:57 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Race details
- Where
- 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., St Petersburg, FL 33715Map
- Course
- Road
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 5, 2025), 2024 (Apr 6, 2024), 2023 (Mar 25, 2023), 2022 (Apr 2, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Escape From Fort Desoto Triathlon/Duathlon?
- Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $109 before processing fees, and rises to $119 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 10, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 202 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon; the median finish was 1:22:16 and the winner finished in 55:35.
- Where does it start?
- 3500 Pinellas Bayway S., St Petersburg, FL 33715.
From the organizers
Escape from Fort Desoto