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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | May 29, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Jan 7, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 500 m · Bike 14 miOpen water swim | May 29, 20278:00 AM | $60$70 after Jan 7, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Athena | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 29, 20278:00 AM | $75$90 after Jan 7, 2027 | 15 |
| Sprint Clydesdale | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 29, 20278:00 AM | $75$90 after Jan 7, 2027 | 15 |
| Sprint Triathlon Individual | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | May 29, 20278:00 AM | $75$90 after Jan 7, 2027 | 162 |
| Sprint Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 14 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | May 29, 20278:00 AM | $115$130 after Jan 7, 2027 | 20 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $70 on Jan 7, 2027.
This is an open water swim at Lake Guntersville.
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Around May 29, Guntersville Lake typically runs about 81°F at the surface (77 to 84°F across 2011 to 2020). The water usually runs above 78°F at this date: wetsuits are allowed but make you ineligible for age-group awards.
A model estimate from the USGS lake temperature model (daily surface temperatures for US lakes), not a measurement. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Online registration closes May 29, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:33 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.
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.
The 14.1-mile bike course climbs 296 feet, about 21 feet a mile: flat.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 397 m Swimming Route in Scottsboro, AlabamaSwim | 400 m | ||
| 14.1 mi Cycling Route in Scottsboro, AlabamaBike | 14.1 mi | 296 ft | flat |
| 13.1 mi Cycling Route in Scottsboro, AlabamaBike | 13.1 mi | 302 ft | flat |
| 3 mi Running Route in Scottsboro, AlabamaRun | 3 mi | 93 ft | rolling |
| 3 mi Running Route in Scottsboro, AlabamaRun | 3 mi | 93 ft | rolling |
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.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Aggregated from official results (Bald Eagle Events) for Frantic Frog Spring Sprint Triathlon and 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:12:33 or better, the top quarter in 1:19:13, and half the field in 1:31:56; the last tenth came in after 1:56:50.
At the 2026 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 27:42 or better, the top quarter in 30:30, and half the field in 38:38; the last tenth came in after 59:27.
At the 2026 Sprint Clydesdale, the fastest tenth finished in 1:18:20 or better, the top quarter in 1:22:32, and half the field in 1:29:32; the last tenth came in after 1:38:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 1:13:19 |
| 30-39 | 1:44:29 | 1:18:28 |
| 40-49 | 1:34:53 | 1:13:12 |
| 50-59 | 1:32:10 | n/a |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:27:17 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:44:13 |
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.
At the 2026 Sprint Triathlon Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 8:22 to the top quarter there, 47% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Alabama, the median swim here was 0:54 faster, the bike 12:23 slower and the run 1:28 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 5:52 | 6:57 | 8:22 | 10:37+ |
| T1 | 1:00 | 1:24 | 2:13 | 3:20+ |
| Bike | 37:27 | 41:52 | 46:42 | 50:37+ |
| T2 | 0:43 | 0:53 | 1:16 | 1:52+ |
| Run | 24:33 | 27:00 | 30:44 | 38:06+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
About the same size since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 66 to 70 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:36:33 to 1:31:56.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 (+6%) | 1:31:56 | under 1:12:33 | 1:04:12 |
| 2025 | 66 | 1:36:33 | under 1:16:24 | 1:06:17 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most US sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 1:19:13, against 1:24:09 in a typical US sprint triathlon, so times here run 6 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around May 29 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 39% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 86°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.
What the organizers of Frantic Frog Spring Sprint Triathlon and 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
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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The Goose Pond Island Frantic Frog Spring Sprint Triathlon returns to the Goose Pond Colony Resort, located in Scottsboro, Alabama on May 23rd, 2026. We have also added a Frantic Frog Fall Sprint on September 19th. Consider checking this one out as well.
We have added a 5k Run, 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!