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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Apr 10, 20278:15 AM | $85$95 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Sprint Individual | Sprint TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 10, 20278:15 AM | $90$105 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| Sprint Relay | Sprint TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 10, 20278:15 AM | $125$150 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| International Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Apr 10, 20278:45 AM | $100$115 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| International Individual | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 10, 20278:45 AM | $105$120 after Dec 1, 2026 | – |
| International Relay | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 10, 20278:45 AM | $150$175 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 $95 on Jan 1, 2027.
This is an open water swim at Lake Pinehurst. The organizer's wetsuit note: wetsuits expected to be legal; water temperature posted before race day (USAT rules).
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 April 10, Lake Pinehurst typically runs about 67°F at the surface (63 to 70°F across 2011 to 2020). Wetsuits were legal every year at this date.
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 Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the Sprint Aquabike starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Pinehurst Marina, Pinehurst, NC 28374
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Aggregated from official results for Pinehurst Triathlon Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 International Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 2:36:54 or better, the top quarter in 2:46:43, and half the field in 3:01:02; the last tenth came in after 3:42:55.
At the 2026 Sprint Individual, the fastest tenth finished in 1:35:00 or better, the top quarter in 1:42:29, and half the field in 1:52:34; the last tenth came in after 2:19:15.
At the 2026 Sprint Relay, the fastest tenth finished in 1:42:15 or better, the top quarter in 1:48:44, and half the field in 2:02:17; the last tenth came in after 2:11:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:39:00 | 2:36:41 |
| 30-39 | 2:42:10 | 2:30:55 |
| 40-49 | 2:51:15 | 2:34:59 |
| 50-59 | 2:51:56 | 2:23:14 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:51:49 |
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 International Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 10:28 to the top quarter there, 44% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in North Carolina, the median bike here was 1:30 faster and the run 1:27 slower.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 25:59 | 28:35 | 31:29 | 34:50+ |
| T1 | 1:44 | 2:11 | 2:52 | 3:50+ |
| Bike | 1:15:36 | 1:21:21 | 1:26:05 | 1:37:57+ |
| T2 | 1:07 | 1:27 | 1:53 | 2:20+ |
| Run | 46:26 | 50:46 | 57:12 | 1:05:40+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2026 Sprint Individual, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 9:49 to the top quarter there, 61% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in North Carolina, the median swim here was 2:50 slower, the bike 19:38 slower and the run 0:34 faster (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 12:30 | 14:25 | 16:39 | 18:53+ |
| T1 | 1:42 | 2:05 | 2:50 | 3:50+ |
| Bike | 55:53 | 59:06 | 1:05:36 | 1:10:34+ |
| T2 | 1:01 | 1:15 | 1:33 | 2:02+ |
| Run | 21:31 | 23:43 | 26:02 | 29:59+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Up 30 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 164 to 202 finishers, and the median time dropped from 3:02:21 to 3:01:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 202 (same) | 3:01:02 | under 2:36:54 | 2:11:05 |
| 2025 | 202 (-17%) | 2:57:23 | under 2:33:03 | 2:19:09 |
| 2024 | 242 (+13%) | 3:05:28 | under 2:36:50 | 2:15:46 |
| 2023 | 214 (+30%) | 3:04:15 | under 2:37:14 | 2:20:23 |
| 2022 | 164 | 3:02:21 | under 2:32:55 | 2:20:47 |
From each year's official results for the Olympic Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
About average for US olympic triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:46:43, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic triathlon, so times here are about average.
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 April 10 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°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 Pinehurst Triathlon Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
The bike course at Pinehurst is a challenging test - rewarding stronger cyclists. • The course is a one loop design. • There are no big climbs on the course - but a few hills to take note of. Consult the Bike Cue Sheet for details on the…
Course
The International run course is tough - rewarding stronger runners. • There are lots of small rolling type hills, but there are also plenty of flat sections. • It's a picturesque course - as the one-loop 6.2 mile course circles Lake…
Course
• The race begins with a beach start at the Pinehurst Marina. • The course is a triangular shaped course in beautiful Lake Pinehurst. • Wetsuits are expected to be legal for this race - however, a water temperature will be posted by 9:00PM…
Course
The PDF cue sheet below is designed to help you navigate your way through the course. Pinehurst is truly one of the great bike courses on the North Carolina Triathlon Series circuit. The course features roads that many Pinehurst area…
Awards
Claiming Awards: Participants who win an award must be present at the awards ceremony in order to claim an award. If an award winner can't stay for the awards ceremony, they need to make arrangements with another participant to claim their…
Rules and FAQ
There are no deferrals or transfers allowed after 3/30/2024. Registered participants are allowed to defer or transfer their race registration to another Set Up Events owned race at any time UP TO two weeks before race day. Deferral &…
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Round 2 of the North Carolina Triathlon Series.
Come enjoy a spring weekend in the North Carolina sandhills. Spend an extra day on one of the many 5-star golf courses that define Pinehurst as one of the golf meccas on the east coast. Visit the beautiful and quaint "downtown" area of the Village of Pinehurst with its numerous shops and restaurants. Finally, come participate in one of the best international distance triathlons in the region, plus a sprint distance option.
Pinehurst offers up a gorgeous lake, challenging bike course with good roads and little traffic, and a memorable run around Lake Pinehurst.
A staple of the North Carolina Triathlon Series since the race started in 1997.