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Pinehurst Triathlon Festival 2027

Date
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Start time
8:15 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $65 · goes up to $85 on Nov 7, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Sprint AquabikeAquabikeApr 10, 20278:15 AM$65$85 after Nov 7, 2026–
Sprint IndividualSprint TriathlonApr 10, 20278:15 AM$70$90 after Nov 7, 2026–
Sprint RelaySprint TriathlonRelay or teamApr 10, 20278:15 AM$120$150 after Jan 1, 2027–
International AquabikeAquabikeApr 10, 20278:45 AM$80$100 after Nov 7, 2026–
International IndividualOlympic TriathlonApr 10, 20278:45 AM$85$105 after Nov 7, 2026–
International RelayOlympic TriathlonRelay or teamApr 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.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Sprint Aquabike: $65 until Nov 6, then $85 until Dec 31, then $95 until Mar 26, then $110 until Apr 10.
  • Sprint Individual: $70 until Nov 6, then $90 until Dec 31, then $100 until Mar 26, then $115 until Apr 10.
  • Sprint Relay: $120 until Dec 31, then $150 until Mar 26, then $170 until Apr 10.
  • International Aquabike: $80 until Nov 6, then $100 until Dec 31, then $110 until Mar 26, then $125 until Apr 10.

Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

International Individual

202
finishers
3:01:02
median
2:11:05
winning time
31% / 69%
women / men
median 3:01:022:19:424:14:04
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Sprint Individual

173
finishers
1:52:34
median
1:22:07
winning time
35% / 65%
women / men

Sprint Relay

11
finishers
2:02:17
median
1:39:03
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Pinehurst Triathlon Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Pinehurst Triathlon Festival?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 International Individual
AgeWomenMen
20-292:39:002:36:41
30-392:42:102:30:55
40-492:51:152:34:59
50-592:51:562:23:14
60-69n/a2:51:49

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.

Finishers by year

Up 30 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Pinehurst Triathlon Festival Olympic Triathlon year by year

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026202 (same)3:01:02under 2:36:542:11:05
2025202 (-17%)2:57:23under 2:33:032:19:09
2024242 (+13%)3:05:28under 2:36:502:15:46
2023214 (+30%)3:04:15under 2:37:142:20:23
20221643:02:21under 2:32:552:20:47

From each year's official results for the Olympic Triathlon; virtual options are left out.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Pinehurst Triathlon Festival cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

International - Bike

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

International - Run

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

International - Swim

• 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

International Bike - Cue Sheet

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

Awards & Award Categories

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

Deferrals & Transfers

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 &…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
Pinehurst Marina, Pinehurst, NC 28374Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 450 feet
Included with entry
Shirt Size; Shirt Size OR No Shirt/No Swag
Distances
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike
Editions
2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (Apr 13, 2024), 2023 (Apr 15, 2023), 2022 (Apr 16, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Pinehurst Triathlon Festival?
Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 8:15 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $85 on Nov 7, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 10, 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.
What distances are offered?
Sprint Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Aquabike.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 202 athletes finished the International Individual; the median finish was 3:01:02 and the winner finished in 2:11:05.
Where does it start?
Pinehurst Marina, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

From the organizers

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.