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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint XL Aquabike | AquabikeSwim 750 m · Bike 22 miOpen water swim | Jul 10, 20277:30 AM | $99$109 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint XL Aquabike Relay | AquabikeSwim 750 m · Bike 22 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jul 10, 20277:30 AM | $144$154 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint XL Duathlon | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 22 mi · Run 3.1 mi | Jul 10, 20277:30 AM | $99$109 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint XL Duathlon Relay | DuathlonRun 3.1 mi · Bike 22 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or team | Jul 10, 20277:30 AM | $144$154 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint XL Triathlon | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 22 mi · Run 3.1 miOpen water swim | Jul 10, 20277:30 AM | $99$109 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
| Sprint XL Triathlon Relay | Sprint TriathlonSwim 750 m · Bike 22 mi · Run 3.1 miRelay or teamOpen water swim | Jul 10, 20277:30 AM | $144$154 after Nov 30, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Jul 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:27 AM, and the Sprint XL 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.
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.
Aggregated from official results (Peak 7 Sports) for Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Sprint XL. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 Sprint XL Triathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:56:40 or better, the top quarter in 2:05:26, and half the field in 2:17:05; the last tenth came in after 2:52:05.
At the 2026 Sprint XL Aquabike, the fastest tenth finished in 1:34:40 or better, the top quarter in 1:42:20, and half the field in 1:58:35; the last tenth came in after 2:15:07.
At the 2026 Sprint XL Duathlon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:00:21 or better, the top quarter in 2:06:10, and half the field in 2:12:45; the last tenth came in after 2:56:34.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 2:42:09 | 1:53:08 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 1:51:42 |
| 40-49 | 2:30:02 | 1:59:59 |
| 50-59 | 2:28:02 | 2:12:55 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:05:02 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:23:26 |
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 Sprint XL Triathlon, the bike decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 11:29 to the top quarter there, 54% of the gap across the three legs.
Compared with a typical sprint triathlon in Georgia, the median swim here was 5:43 slower, the bike 28:19 slower and the run 2:11 slower (swim lengths differ from race to race).
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 16:57 | 17:46 | 20:09 | 23:16+ |
| T1 | 1:04 | 1:31 | 2:05 | 2:32+ |
| Bike | 1:11:26 | 1:15:54 | 1:21:07 | 1:32:43+ |
| T2 | 0:48 | 1:06 | 1:36 | 2:10+ |
| Run | 24:05 | 26:59 | 31:48 | 37:45+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Up 35 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 64 to 85 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:19:37 to 2:17:05.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 85 (+33%) | 2:17:05 | under 1:56:40 | 1:41:13 |
| 2025 | 64 | 2:19:37 | under 1:56:58 | 1:38:24 |
From each year's official results for the Sprint Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most Georgia sprint triathlons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 sprint triathlon field finished under 2:05:26, against 1:28:45 in a typical Georgia sprint triathlon, so times here run 41 percent slower.
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 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.
What the organizers of Tri the Parks - Richard B Russell Sprint XL cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
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 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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TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, AQUABIKE: SPRINT XL DISTANCE EVENT
RACE INFORMATION
Registration cutoff is 5:30 AM on 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