Super Sprint Triathlon Duathlon

The Beach BUM Triathlon & Duathlon 2027

Date: Saturday, June 12, 2027
Start time: 7:30 AM start (New York)
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Entry fee: From $70 · goes up to $80 on Jan 1, 2027
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
Duathlon - Individual	Duathlon	Jun 12, 20277:30 AM	$70$80 after Jan 1, 2027	–
Triathlon - Individual	Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 3 miOpen water swim	Jun 12, 20277:30 AM	$70$80 after Jan 1, 2027	–
Triathlon - Team Relay	Super Sprint TriathlonSwim 500 m · Bike 6 mi · Run 3 miRelay or teamOpen water swim	Jun 12, 20277:30 AM	$90$95 after Jan 1, 2027	–

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

The Duathlon fee goes up to $80 on Jan 1, 2027.

The swim at The BEACH BUM Triathlon & Duathlon

This is an open water swim at Atlantic Ocean at Coligny Beach. The organizer's wetsuit note: wetsuits always allowed (race is not USAT sanctioned).

From the organizer's own race information. Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.

Water temperature and wetsuits at The BEACH BUM Triathlon & Duathlon

Around June 12, the water at NOAA's Fort Pulaski station typically runs about 81°F (78 to 83°F across 2016 to 2025). The water usually runs above 78°F at this date: wetsuits are allowed but make you ineligible for age-group awards.

Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 19.4 km away; open beaches and sheltered bays nearby can differ by a few degrees. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

Duathlon - Individual and Triathlon - Individual: $70 until Dec 31, then $80 until May 1, then $90 until Jun 4, then $100 until Jun 11.
Triathlon - Team Relay: $90 until Dec 31, then $95 until May 1, then $105 until Jun 4, then $115 until Jun 11.

Online registration closes Jun 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:15 AM, and the Duathlon - Individual starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Directions to the start

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 June 12 the day usually runs from 74°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 41% of days. Cold snaps dip to 71°F and hot years reach 93°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 The BEACH BUM Triathlon & Duathlon cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

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Race details

Where: Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 20 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Super Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon
Editions: 2027 (Jun 12, 2027), 2026 (Jun 20, 2026), 2025 (Jun 21, 2025), 2024 (Jun 15, 2024), 2023 (Jun 24, 2023), 2022 (May 21, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is The BEACH BUM Triathlon & Duathlon?: Saturday, June 12, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $70 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Jan 1, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Jun 11, 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?: Super Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon.
Where does it start?: Coligny Beach, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.