The 2026 Great Floridian Triathlon ran Oct. 17-18 at Waterfront Park in Clermont. Results are on the race site; the 2027 date has not been posted yet.
Last checked Oct. 25, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the race’s registration page, its FAQ, the Sommer Sports race site and the City of Clermont’s 2026 special events list (PDF). Organizer: Sommer Sports Events, 352-394-1320.
The AdventHealth Great Floridian Triathlon is Clermont’s longest-running race. It debuted in 1991 as Florida’s first full-distance triathlon, its organizer says, and returns to Waterfront Park on Lake Minneola for its 36th year on the weekend of Oct. 17-18, 2026. Sign up on the official race page.
Updated Oct. 25: the 2026 race weekend is over. Results are linked from the race page, which still showed the Oct. 17-18, 2026, dates and no 2027 date when we checked. This page will be updated when Sommer Sports posts next year’s date. The details below are the 2026 schedule.
At a glance
- Saturday, Oct. 17: Floridian 15K starts at 7:30 a.m., Floridian 5K at 7:35 a.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 18: sprint triathlon, aquabike and aquathlon start at 7:30 a.m.; Triple Triathlon at 7:45 a.m.
- Where: Waterfront Park, 100 3rd St., on Lake Minneola
- Cost: $55 and up for the runs, $129 and up for sprint races, $250 for the triple events
- Organizer: Sommer Sports Events, Clermont
When and where
The race is based at Clermont’s Waterfront Park, which Sommer Sports lists at 100 3rd St. The city’s special events list puts the triathlon on Sunday, Oct. 18, with Sommer Sports as organizer. The weekend opens Saturday morning with the 15K and 5K runs on the South Lake Trail, which the organizer describes as flat and fast out-and-back courses.
The key event times the organizer published, all subject to change:
| Day | Time | What |
|---|---|---|
| Sat. Oct. 17 | 6 to 7:30 a.m. | Packet pickup, 15K and 5K only |
| Sat. Oct. 17 | 7:30 a.m. | Floridian 15K start |
| Sat. Oct. 17 | 7:35 a.m. | Floridian 5K start |
| Sat. Oct. 17 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Packet pickup for Sunday’s races |
| Sun. Oct. 18 | 5:45 a.m. | Check-in and body marking begin |
| Sun. Oct. 18 | 5:45 to 7:30 a.m. | Packet pickup for all races |
| Sun. Oct. 18 | 7:20 a.m. | Opening ceremony |
| Sun. Oct. 18 | 7:30 a.m. | Sprint triathlon, aquabike and aquathlon start; transition closes |
| Sun. Oct. 18 | 7:32 a.m. | Sprint duathlon start |
| Sun. Oct. 18 | 7:45 a.m. | Triple Triathlon start |
The races and what they cost
The featured race is the Triple Triathlon: three sprint triathlons back to back, each a 0.25-mile swim, 8.2-mile bike and 2-mile run. That adds up to 0.75 miles of swimming, 24.6 miles of cycling and 6 miles of running. New for 2026 are a Triple Duathlon and a Triple Aquabike. The race is the championship event of the Clermont Running and Triathlon Series and the city’s last triathlon of the year, the organizer says.
Prices on the registration page as of Oct. 8:
- Triple Triathlon, Triple Duathlon, Triple Aquabike: $250 each
- Triple Triathlon Relay: $295
- Sprint triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, aquathlon and relay: $129 to $250
- Sprint Triathlon High School Student Challenge: $75, registration closes Oct. 15
- Floridian 15K and 5K: $55 to $85
- Virtual multisport: $45
Most registrations close at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 18, the page says.
Rules racers ask about
From the organizer’s FAQ:
- The Triple Triathlon is open to athletes 16 and older. There is no qualifying race, but racers should be able to finish an Olympic-distance triathlon comfortably.
- Cutoffs apply: 1 hour 30 minutes for the first triathlon, 3 hours 15 minutes total after the second and 5 hours 30 minutes total after the third.
- Headphones and earbuds are not allowed; USA Triathlon rules ban them.
- The run bib must be worn on each run. Someone else can pick up a 15K or 5K packet for you.
- Aid stations on the 15K and 5K are about every mile.
Parking, roads and spectators
Sommer Sports posts a downtown Clermont parking map and the swim, bike and run course maps on its downloads page. The organizer has not published a list of road closures; drivers near the lakefront on Sunday morning should check the bike course map. Pets are not allowed on the course.
More in Clermont this fall
The October calendar has the rest of the month, and the downtown Harvest Festival follows on Oct. 31. For running and riding the rest of the year, see walking and biking trails.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Great Floridian Triathlon 2026?
The race weekend is Oct. 17-18, 2026, at Waterfront Park in Clermont. The Floridian 15K and 5K start at 7:30 a.m. Saturday; the triathlons start at 7:30 a.m. Sunday.
What is the Great Floridian Triple Triathlon?
Three sprint triathlons raced back to back, each a 0.25-mile swim, 8.2-mile bike and 2-mile run, for 0.75 miles of swimming, 24.6 miles of cycling and 6 miles of running in all.
How much does the Great Floridian Triathlon cost?
Sommer Sports lists the Triple Triathlon, Triple Duathlon and Triple Aquabike at $250, sprint races from $129, the 15K and 5K from $55 and a high school sprint challenge at $75.
How long has the Great Floridian Triathlon been running?
It started in 1991 as Florida’s first full-distance triathlon, Sommer Sports Events says, and 2026 is its 36th year. The featured race is now the Triple Triathlon.
Can I bring my dog to the Great Floridian Triathlon?
Not on the course. The organizer says pets are not allowed on the course for safety reasons.
Have your say