Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, September 5, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Pensacola Beach, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $32 · goes up to $38 on May 15, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Likely to sell out. 204 finished the Kids Triathlon in 2024, and this year's cap is 220.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon - Age Group | Kids TriathlonOpen water swim | Sep 5, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after May 15, 2027 | 220 |
| Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon - Physically Challenged | Kids TriathlonOpen water swim | Sep 5, 20278:00 AM | $32$38 after May 15, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The swim at Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon
This is an open water swim at Gulf of Mexico (Pensacola Beach).
From the organizer's own race information (source). Venues and rules can change from year to year; the race's current athlete guide decides.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon
Around September 5, the water at NOAA's Pensacola station typically runs about 85°F (82 to 87°F across 2016 to 2025). The water usually runs 84°F or warmer at this date, when wetsuits are not allowed.
Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 11.4 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
- Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon - Age Group: $35 until May 15, then $40 until Jul 23, then $45 until Aug 29, then $50 until Sep 4.
- Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon - Physically Challenged: $32 until May 15, then $38 until Jul 23, then $45 until Aug 29, then $55 until Sep 4.
Online registration closes Sep 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:26 AM, and the Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon - Age Group starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Parking Lot G, Hwy 399 (Earl Bowden Hwy), Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Event Technical Services,Inc.) for Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 19:24 or better, the top quarter in 21:56, and half the field in 27:02; the last tenth came in after 39:18.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
Finishers by year
Up 17 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon Kids Triathlon year by year
From 2022 to 2024, the field went from 175 to 204 finishers, and the median time rose from 26:11 to 27:02.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 204 (-2%) | 27:02 | under 19:24 | 13:00 |
| 2023 | 208 (+19%) | 32:31 | under 23:04 | 17:09 |
| 2022 | 175 | 26:11 | under 19:39 | 14:49 |
From each year's official results for the Kids Triathlon; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 5 the day usually runs from 79°F at dawn to 85°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 48% of days. Cold snaps dip to 77°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 60 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Parking Lot G, Hwy 399 (Earl Bowden Hwy), Pensacola Beach, FL 32561Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Shirt
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon
- Editions
- 2027 (Sep 5, 2027), 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon?
- Sunday, September 5, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $32 before processing fees, and rises to $38 on May 15, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 4, 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?
- Kids Triathlon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2024, 204 athletes finished the Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon - Age Group; the median finish was 27:02 and the winner finished in 13:00.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 204 athletes finished the Kids Triathlon in 2024, close to this year's cap of 220, so register early.
- Where does it start?
- Parking Lot G, Hwy 399 (Earl Bowden Hwy), Pensacola Beach, FL 32561.
From the organizers
The Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon NEW RACE DATE: Sunday, September 5th, 2027.
The event is held on beautiful Pensacola Beach, Florida. The event features a full triathlon experience for children from 6 to 15 years old while friends and family cheer them on. With a fully supported event on a closed course, safety and encouragement from volunteers complement the excitement of children becoming triathletes.