The 43rd Annual Great Clermont Triathlon, Florida's traditional season opener featuring an international (Olympic) distance triathlon with a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike, and a 10K Run. Other events include an International distance Aquabike and Duathlon, 1.5K Open Water Swim, a Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon, along with relay team competition.
When:
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Start Times:
7:30AM
Race Venue:
Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 Third Street, Clermont, FL, 34711
Distances:
- International Distance Triathlon
- International Distance Duathlon
- International Distance Aquabike
- International Distance Relay
- Sprint Triathlon
- Sprint Duathlon
- Sprint Relay
- 1.5K Open Water Swim
Courses:
SWIM - The 1500 meter swim course is a triangular shaped course in Lake Minneola. Swimmers will swim counter-clockwise, keeping all buoys on their left. Swimmers will complete one lap of the course. The projected water temperature is expected to be 68-78. Wetsuit use is in accordance with USAT rules.
BIKE - The 40K bike course starts by traveling counter clockwise around Lake Minneola, before heading out and back towards Cherry Lake, and then returning to Lake Minneola and Waterfront Park..
RUN - The 10K run course is an out and back loop course on the South Lake Trail.
Course Maps:
Course maps can be found on our Downloads Page.
Amenities:
Finisher medal, colorful event shirt, accurately measured and well monitored course. Post race food tent. Registering by March 1 ensures proper t-shirt size. Awards: Intimidator Triathlon - Top three overall, top masters, and the top three in each division, male and female. Sprint Triathlon - Top three overall, top masters, and the top three in each division, male and female. Relay Teams - Top three teams in each of the following categories: All Male, All Female, and Mixed Aqua Bike - Top three finishers overall, male and female. Open Water Swim - Top five Male and Female.
Volunteers:
Be part of all the excitement at one of Sommer Sport's events. Whether you have just a couple of hours to spare, or the entire day, your help will make a difference. Grab a bunch of friends, family or co-workers and create a team to staff one of the water stations located along the course. Positions are available to fit any schedule. Click here to learn more!
Event Timetable*:
* Subject to Change
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026 - ALL EVENTS -
PACKET PICK UP OPEN FROM 2PM to 6PM - Waterfront Park at the Highlander Building- 330 3rd Street, Clermont FL 34711
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026 - Great Clermont Triathlon
5:45 am - 7:30am Packet Pick-up & Late Registration- Waterfront Park at the Highlander Building- 330 3rd Street, Clermont FL 34711
7:45am - Transition Area Closes
7:45am - Great Clermont SPRINT Triathlon START!
7:46am - Great Clermont SPRINT Duathlon START!
8:25 am - Great Clermont Triathlon (Olympic) Start
8:26am - Great Clermont Duathlon (Olympic) Start
8:35 am - Aquabike, Olympic Relay, 1.5K Swim
10:00am - Swim Course Cut-off – all events
11:30 am - Bike Course Support Ends
1:00 pm - Run Course Support Ends
