The 41st 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, a 40K Bike only event, 1.5K Open Water Swim, a Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon, along with relay team competition. 

When:

March 9, 2024

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
• 40K Time Trial Bike (NEW!)
• 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 clockwise around Lake Minneola, before heading out towards Montverde/Ferndale. This portion of the course has a few small hills, but does not travel up Sugarloaf Mountain.    

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.

The 2023 event shirt and medal are pictured below.  The 2024 design will be shared in late summer.

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 8, 2024 - ALL EVENTS -

PACKET PICK UP OPEN FROM 4PM to 7PM - Waterfront Park at the Highlander Building- 330 3rd Street, Clermont FL 34711

Saturday, March 9, 2024 - 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