AdventHealth 43rd Annual Great Clermont Triathlon

Florida's Triathlon Season Opener!

Event date: 3/8/2026 7:30 AM

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!