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Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate 2027

Date
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Start time
7:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $124 · goes up to $134 on Nov 30, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Intermediate AquabikeAquabikeSwim 1,500 m · Bike 22 miOpen water swimJul 10, 20277:30 AM$124$134 after Nov 30, 2026–
Intermediate Aquabike RelayAquabikeSwim 1,500 m · Bike 22 miRelay or teamOpen water swimJul 10, 20277:30 AM$164$174 after Nov 30, 2026–
Intermediate DuathlonDuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 22 mi · Run 6.2 miJul 10, 20277:30 AM$124$134 after Nov 30, 2026–
Intermediate Duathlon RelayDuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 22 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamJul 10, 20277:30 AM$164$174 after Nov 30, 2026–
Intermediate TriathlonOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 22 mi · Run 6.2 miOpen water swimJul 10, 20277:30 AM$124$134 after Nov 30, 2026–
Intermediate Triathlon RelayOlympic TriathlonSwim 1,500 m · Bike 22 mi · Run 6.2 miRelay or teamOpen water swimJul 10, 20277:30 AM$164$174 after Nov 30, 2026–

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

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Intermediate Aquabike and Intermediate Duathlon and Intermediate Triathlon: $124 until Nov 29, then $134 until Jun 5, then $164 until Jul 10.
  • Intermediate Aquabike Relay and Intermediate Duathlon Relay and Intermediate Triathlon Relay: $164 until Nov 29, then $174 until Jun 5, then $204 until Jul 10.

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

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:27 AM, and the Intermediate Aquabike starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 530 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Intermediate Triathlon

105
finishers
2:50:31
median
2:06:44
winning time
23% / 77%
women / men
median 2:50:312:06:593:52:49
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Intermediate Duathlon

7
finishers
3:22:51
median
2:39:38
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men

Intermediate Aquabike

3
finishers
1:54:08
median
1:45:04
winning time
67% / 33%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Peak 7 Sports) for Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate?

At the 2026 Intermediate Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:23:23 or better, the top quarter in 2:34:02, and half the field in 2:50:31; the last tenth came in after 3:34:55.

At the 2026 Intermediate Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:45:19 or better, the top quarter in 2:53:12, and half the field in 3:22:51; the last tenth came in after 3:53:14.

At the 2026 Intermediate Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 1:46:53 or better, the top quarter in 1:49:36, and half the field in 1:54:08; the last tenth came in after 1:55:12.

Third place by age group, 2026 Intermediate Triathlon
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a2:32:40
20-292:52:552:26:57
30-39n/a2:24:51
40-493:07:532:13:12
50-59n/a2:32:49

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.

Swim, bike and run splits at Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate

At the 2026 Intermediate Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 16:02 to the top quarter there, 57% of the gap across the three legs.

Compared with a typical olympic triathlon in Georgia, the median bike here was 7:22 faster and the run 0:57 slower.

2026 Intermediate Triathlon, 105 finishers
LegTop 10%Top 25%MedianSlowest 25%
Swim27:0529:5034:2538:49+
T10:581:231:492:38+
Bike1:01:061:07:161:16:051:25:51+
T20:481:171:382:10+
Run45:2549:5357:071:09:35+

Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.

Finishers by year

Up 5 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate Olympic Triathlon year by year

From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 104 to 105 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:52:19 to 2:50:31.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026105 (+1%)2:50:31under 2:23:232:06:44
20251042:52:19under 2:24:452:02:45

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

How fast is it?

Faster than most US olympic triathlons

The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:34:02, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic 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.

Typical race-day weather

Around July 10 the day usually runs from 73°F at dawn to 92°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 70°F and hot years reach 94°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 Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate cover on their registration page, in brief.

Parking and travel

Parking

Parking will open at 5:30 AM and will be on a first-come, first serve basis. Volunteer attendants will direct you to a space and it will begin at the beach area close to transition. Overflow parking will be at the pavilion parking approx…

Awards

Awards

AWARDS CATEGORIES. Male and Female Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Male and Female Masters (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Male and Female Age Groups (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74…

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Race details

Where
2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 530 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
Editions
2027 (Jul 10, 2027), 2026 (Jul 11, 2026), 2025 (Jul 12, 2025), 2024 (Jul 13, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Intermediate?
Saturday, July 10, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $124 before processing fees, and rises to $134 on Nov 30, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Jul 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.
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?
Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 105 athletes finished the Intermediate Triathlon; the median finish was 2:50:31 and the winner finished in 2:06:44.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2026 olympic triathlon field finished under 2:34:02, against 2:43:48 in a typical US olympic triathlon, so times here run 6 percent faster.
Where does it start?
2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635.

From the organizers

TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE: INTERMEDIATE DISTANCE EVENT

RACE INFORMATION

Registration cutoff is 5:30 AM race day or when field limit is reached if earlier

T-shirts are NOT guaranteed if you sign up after June 26

Transition Area: Bike racks are coordinated to match with your assigned race number. Place your bike in the rack corresponding with your number

Body Marking: All athletes will be marked with race number and age

Swim Caps: Swim caps are provided in your race packet and must be worn. Your cap color identifies your swim start position

EVENT TIMELINE

5:30 a.m. Park opens

5:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Check-in

7:00 a.m. Report to the beach for the swim seed positioning and duathlon course start

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