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Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k 2027

Date
Saturday, September 18, 2027
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $60 · goes up to $70 on Apr 29, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k Run/Walk5KSep 18, 20278:00 AM$30$35 after Apr 29, 2027–
Sprint AquabikeAquabikeSwim 500 m · Bike 14 miOpen water swimSep 18, 20278:00 AM$60$70 after Apr 29, 2027–
Sprint AthenaSprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimSep 18, 20278:00 AM$75$90 after Apr 29, 202715
Sprint ClydesdaleSprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimSep 18, 20278:00 AM$75$90 after Apr 29, 202715
Sprint Triathlon IndividualSprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swimSep 18, 20278:00 AM$75$90 after Apr 29, 2027162
Sprint Triathlon RelaySprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swimSep 18, 20278:00 AM$115$130 after Apr 29, 202720

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

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The Aquabike fee goes up to $70 on Apr 29, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5k Run/Walk: $30 until Apr 29, then $35 until Aug 11, then $40 until Sep 18, then $45 until Sep 19.
  • Sprint Aquabike: $60 until Apr 29, then $70 until Jun 27, then $75 until Jul 28, then $80 until Sep 18.
  • Sprint Athena and Sprint Clydesdale: $75 until Apr 29, then $90 until Jun 27, then $100 until Jul 28, then $105 until Sep 7, then $115 until Sep 19.
  • Sprint Triathlon Individual: $75 until Apr 29, then $90 until Jun 27, then $100 until Jul 28, then $110 until Sep 7, then $115 until Sep 19.

Online registration closes Sep 19, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:28 AM, and the Sprint Aquabike starts at 8:00 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

417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35769

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

Course profile: how hilly is Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k?

The 14.1-mile bike course climbs 296 feet, about 21 feet a mile: flat.

From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.

Where Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k ranks

National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.

2026 results

All results

Sprint Triathlon Individual

48
finishers
1:37:21
median
1:04:31
winning time
22% / 78%
women / men
median 1:37:211:08:242:54:01
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

5k Run/Walk

21
finishers
39:25
median (12:40 /mi)
21:55
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Bald Eagle Events) for Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k?

At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:21:05 or better, the top quarter in 1:26:37, and half the field in 1:37:21; the last tenth came in after 1:58:15.

At the 2026 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:39 or better, the top quarter in 29:08, and half the field in 39:25; the last tenth came in after 53:47.

Third place by age group, 2026 Sprint Triathlon Individual
AgeWomenMen
20-29n/a1:22:19
30-39n/a1:34:53
40-49n/a1:27:10

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.

Swim, bike and run splits at Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k

At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 8:26 to the top quarter there, 51% of the gap across the three legs.

Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Alabama, the median swim here was 3:39 slower, the bike 11:25 slower and the run 4:18 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).

2026 Sprint Triathlon Individual, 48 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim8:5910:2612:5514:46+
T11:161:242:053:06+
Bike38:2241:4145:4452:06+
T20:400:511:121:42+
Run26:2829:3133:3438:31+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

Typical race-day weather

Around September 18 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 92°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 Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Course Maps

Frantic Frog Sprint. The race includes a 500 meter Swim, 14 mile Bike & 5K run beginning at 8 AM Central. Swim will start at end of pier with a rectangular course & beach exit. Swim: Map Link. Bike will be an out & back course. Map Link…

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Race details

Where
417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35769Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 590 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Aquabike, 5K
Editions
2027 (Sep 18, 2027), 2026 (Sep 19, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon and 5k?
Saturday, September 18, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $60 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Apr 29, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Sep 19, 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, Aquabike, 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 48 athletes finished the Sprint Triathlon Individual; the median finish was 1:37:21 and the winner finished in 1:04:31.
Where does it start?
417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35769.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

This is the 2nd Frantic Frog Sprint of the year. The Goose Pond Island Frantic Frog Fall Sprint Triathlon will take place at the Goose Pond Colony Resort, located in Scottsboro, Alabama on September 19th, 2026.

We have added a 5k Run to the event this year, for those that don't feel challenged to participate in the Triathlon. It will be the same course as the triathlon run portion. You won’t be required to have a USAT membership for the 5k.

We invite all to come enjoy the beauty and challenge awaiting in our host Northern Alabama venue!

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