Not So Scary Triathlon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Gainesville, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not So Scary Triathlon | Triathlon | Oct 25, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:36 AM, and the Not So Scary Triathlon starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
946 NW 31st Dr., Gainesville, FL 32605
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 85°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.
Race details
- Where
- 946 NW 31st Dr., Gainesville, FL 32605Map
- Course
- Road
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Triathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Not So Scary Triathlon?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- 946 NW 31st Dr., Gainesville, FL 32605.
From the organizers
Think a triathlon sounds intimidating? Think again!
The Not So Scary Triathlon is the perfect introduction to the world of multisport racing — designed specifically for kids ages 4 to 15! Whether your child is a seasoned young athlete or lacing up for their very first race, this event is built to be fun, exciting, and — you guessed it — not so scary at all.
Race distance varies by age:
4 - 6 years: swim 50m, 0.5mi bike, 0.3mi run
7 - 8 years: swim 50m, 1.3mi bike, 0.7mi run
9 - 10 years: swim 100m, 2.6mi bike, 0.7mi run
11 - 12 years: swim 200m, 3.9mi bike, 1.5mi run
13 -15 years: swim 200m, 5.2mi bike, 1.5mi run