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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20276:30 AM | $150$165 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Team Captain (creates team) | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20276:30 AM | $190$205 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Team Member (joins existing team) | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20276:30 AM | Free | – |
| Test | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Jun 19, 20276:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Olympic Triathlon fee goes up to $165 on Jan 1, 2027.
Online registration closes Jun 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:46 AM, and the Individual starts at 6:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Lake Tiak-O'Khata, Louisville, MS 39339
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Stearns Race Timing) for Fair City Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 2:25:57 or better, the top quarter in 2:39:50, and half the field in 2:55:02; the last tenth came in after 3:38:28.
At the 2026 Team Captain (creates team), the fastest tenth finished in 2:19:07 or better, the top quarter in 2:47:12, and half the field in 3:06:09; the last tenth came in after 3:57:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 2:23:06 |
| 20-29 | 3:21:12 | 2:21:08 |
| 30-39 | 3:10:39 | 2:30:58 |
| 40-49 | 2:40:33 | 2:11:36 |
| 50-59 | 3:00:51 | 2:34:40 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:43:02 |
| 70+ | n/a | 3:27:38 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
What the organizers of Fair City Triathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Friday, July 25th. 4:00 - 7:00 PM: Packet pickup inside Lake Tiak-O' Khata Inn. 6:30 PM: Pre-Race Meeting inside Lake Tiak-O' Khata Inn (highly encouraged to attend). Saturday, July 26th (RACE DAY). 5:15 AM: Chip and Packet Pick-up begins…
Course
COURSE RECORDS. Overall Times. Men's: Joseph Curro (1995) - 1:48:24; Swim - 10:18; Bike - 1:03:19, 26.1avg.; Run - 34:47, 4:59 pace. Women's: Deanna Frank (2001) - 2:00:53; Swim -12:07; Bike - 1:06:34, 24.8avg.; Run - 42:13, 6:02 pace…
Parking and travel
PHILADELPHIA: Dancing Rabbit Inn. Hwy 16 W. 601.389.6600. Best Western Plus. 15211 Hwy 16 W. 601-656-9484 • 1.800.465.4329. Quality Inn. 1530 Hwy 16 W. 601-656-3553• 1.800.424.6423. Pearl River Resort. 866-447-3275. Western Motel. 1011…
Parking and travel
- A bus will be available for transportation back to the race start (Lake Tiak-O'Khata) for participants only. - The bikes, along with your belongings, will be left in the bike-to-run transition area until 2:00 p.m. - We will provide…
Rules and FAQ
1. How do I get back to the start from the finish line? There will be transportation provided via bus at the conclusion of the Awards Program;. Have someone come with you to the race and they bring your vehicle to the fairgrounds. Catch a…
Rules and FAQ
Drafting was legal from 1980 through 1989. From 1990 to present day, drafting is enforced as a time penalty by USAT rules. Men's Champions. 1980.Vic Kelly 2:14:55. 1981.Vic Kelly 2:00:42. 1982.Vic Kelly 2:01:33. 1983.Mike Kirtley 1:56:57…
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The 48th edition of the Fair City Triathlon, which was formerly known as Heart O' Dixie Triathlon, will be held on Saturday June 19th, 2027 - during the Neshoba County Fair. The race begins at 6:30 a.m. with a 1/2 mile swim in Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville, MS - followed by a 27 mile bike ride down hwy 15 into Philadelphia, MS - it concludes with a 6.5 mile run finishing on the horse racing track at the historic Neshoba County Fairgrounds. The first Heart O' Dixie Triathlon (Fair City Triathlon) was held in 1980 not long after the first modern swim/bike/run Triathlon event was held at Mission Bay in San Diego, California in 1974.