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AdventHealth 39th Annual Florida Challenge Triathlon - the Intimidator!
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AdventHealth 39th Annual Florida Challenge Triathlon - the Intimidator!

The Intimidator!

Event date: 3/12/2023 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Export event

The 39th Annual Intimidator - Florida Challenge Triathlon, one of the premier endurance events in the country, at the World Triathlon Destination, Clermont, FL. The Florida Challenge features the Intimidator, a 74.3, half-iron distance triathlon, along with a Sprint Triathlon, a long course Aquabike, Relay, and Open Water Swim. The race takes place in conjunction with the Great Clermont Triathlon, taking place the day prior on Saturday, March 11. The Great Clermont Triathlon offers an intermediate (Olympic) distance triathlon, Sprint Triathlon and a Duathlon. 

Click here for info on Saturday's Great Clermont Triathlon.

When:

March 12, 2023

Start Times:

7:30AM 

Race Venue:  

Clermont Waterfront Park, 330 Third Street, Clermont, FL, 34711

Distances:

  • Half / 74.3 Distance Triathlon
  • Half Distance Relay
  • Half Distance Aquabike
  • Sprint Triathlon
  • Sprint Duathlon
  • Sprint Aquathlon
  • 60 mile Time Trial Bike (NEW!)
  • 1.2 mile Open Water Swim

Click here for info on Saturday's Great Clermont Triathlon.

Courses:

SWIM - The 1.2 mile 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 60 mile loop bike course takes place on the scenic, rural roads of Lake County. The course includes rolling hills and a short, yet challenging climb up Sugarloaf Mountain.  The 8 mile sprint bike course is relatively flat and travels around Lake Minneola.  

RUN - The 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

Double Triathlon Challenge:

Race a Great Clermont multisport event on Saturday and complete a Florida Challenge multisport event on Sunday and you'll earn some cool swag!  Finishing select two-day combos will earn you a cool bonus medal!  

  • Great Clermont International Triathlon & Florida Challenge Half/74.3 Distance Triathlon
  • Great Clermont Aquabike & Florida Challenge Aquabike
  • Great Clermont Duathlon & Florida Challenge Sprint Duathlon
  • Great Clermont Sprint Triathlon & Florida Challenge Sprint Triathlon

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 age 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

FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 - ALL EVENTS - PACKET PICKUP IS OPEN FROM 4PM TO 7PM

Packet Pick-up & Late Registration- Waterfront Park at the Highlander Building- 330 3rd Street, Clermont FL 34711

Saturday, March 11, 2023 - Great Clermont Triathlon

 5:45 am - 7:15 am Packet Pick-up & Late Registration- Waterfront Park at the Highlander Building- 330 3rd Street, Clermont FL 34711

7:30 am  - Transition Area Closes 

7:30 am  - Great Clermont Triathlon START! 

7:35 am  - Great Clermont Duathlon START! 

7:39 am  - Aquabike, Olympic Relay, 1.5K Swim

7:55 am  - 40K Time Trial

8:25 am  - Great Clermont Sprint Start 

9:00 am  - Swim Course Cut-off – all events

11:30 am  - Bike Course Support Ends 

1:00 pm  - Run Course Support Ends

Saturday, March 11, 2023 - Florida Challenge Triathlon

12:00pm - 4:00pm Packet Pick-up at the Highlander Building 100 3rd Street, Clermont, FL 34711

Sunday, March 12, 2023 - Florida Challenge Triathlon

5:45am - 7:15am -  Packet Pick-up at the Highlander Building 100 3rd Street, Clermont, FL 34711 

7:30am -  Intimidator Transition Area Closes 

7:30am  - Intimidator START! 

7:41 am  - Aquabike / 1.2 Mile Swim/ Long Distance Relay Teams Start

8:00 am  - 60 Mile Time Trial Start

8:45 am  - Florida Challenge Sprint Start

8:47 am  - Sprint Duathlon Start

8:51 am  - Aquathalon/ Sprint Relay Start

9:30 am  - Swim Course Cut-off – all events. 

1:30 pm  - Bike Course Support Ends 

4:30 pm -  Run Course Support Ends 

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