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September 7, 2024

Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon

Gulf Shores, AL
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Sprint | Olympic
Swim
Ocean
Bike
Flat
Run
Flat
Avg. Temp
78°F
Avg. Water
84°F
Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon

Dive into Adventure

Experience the ultimate coastal triathlon in the beautiful Gulf Shores. Our event combines the thrill of triathlon with the breathtaking backdrop of the Gulf Coast.

🏖️ Spectacular Scenery: Swim in the serene Gulf waters, cycle along the picturesque coastline, and run alongside pristine beaches—this is a race with a view.

🌟 Accessible to All: With various categories for participants of all skill levels, it's the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself or enjoy a leisurely race day with your family and friends.

🏆 Serious Competition: Compete with like-minded athletes and push your limits in a professionally organized race. Top performers will earn recognition and prizes.

🌴 Community Spirit: Join us for a memorable day of sport, camaraderie, and coastal charm. Celebrate your achievement at our post-race party.

Ready to test your mettle against the beauty of the Gulf Coast? Register now for the Brett-Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and make memories that last a lifetime!
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Event Location
101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
The race staging is at the Gulf Shores West Beach Public Beach area (Town Green) and The Hangout.
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Swim Course

Sprint: 300m
Olympic: 1.5k
Swim Course Map
Swim Course Info
Both courses will be managed by local water safety groups with ample rescue support and assistance. Should the water not be safe for any reason, race management will change the race from a triathlon to a duathlon with the swim being replaced by a run.

The swim will be conducted in a time-trial fashion. Race numbers are assigned by estimated swim time for all categories. A racer will enter the water approximately every 3 seconds.

Register by the Wednesday night before the race to get a spot in the swim order. Late registrants will have the upper numbers and start at the rear.
Determining Swim Time
Pace Chart
Use the US Masters Swimming pace chart as needed.
Wetsuit Rules
USAT Article 4:4
Each age group participant shall be permitted to wear a wet suit without penalty in any event sanctioned by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

When the water temperature is greater than 78 degrees, but less than 84 degrees Fahrenheit, age group participants may wear a wet suit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards.

Bike Course

Sprint: 12.4 mile
Olympic: 24.8 mile
Bike Course Map
Bike Course Info
Map My Ride
The race transition area is organized based on your assigned race number.  

Each bike rack ROW is also marked with a sign to help you find your row as you complete your swim-to-bike and bike-to-run transitions.

The "Tri-It-On" course is a 12.4-mile out-and-back course on W. Beach Blvd.

The Olympic Distance course is a two-loop course of the "Tri-It-On" course on W. Beach Blvd., taking you along a beautiful section of Gulf Shores beach.

For both distances, there will be a BIKE MOUNT / DISMOUNT LINE. You will walk your bike from your space on the transition bike rack to the BIKE MOUNT line to begin the bike segment.

At the finish of your bike segment, you will DISMOUNT at the same line and walk your bike back to your space on the transition bike rack.

Run Course

Sprint: 2 mile
Olympic: 6 mile
Run Course Map
Run Course Info
Map My Run
The "Tri-It-On" course is 2 miles out and back on E. Beach Blvd. heading east of The Hangout.  

The Olympic Distance course is 6 miles out-and-back course east of The Hangout.  You will pass the "Tri-It-On" turn around which is one mile out.  Note, the course is 6 miles vs. 6.2 miles.

Water and energy drinks will be available approximately every mile.

Ways You Can Race

TRIATHLON
TRIATHLON

Swim, Bike, and Run. Test yourself against the full course.

SWIM-BIKE
SWIM-BIKE

Running too tough on the knees or just not what you're into? No worries, compete in just the Swim and Bike.

BIKE-RUN
BIKE-RUN

Water not your thing? Skip the swim and compete in only the Bike and Run.

RELAY
RELAY

Tri Together! Race with your friends or family in either 2 or 3 person relay teams.

Event Schedule

FRIDAY
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Registration & packet pick-up

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Bike Check-In: Encouraged but not Mandatory

5:30 pm: Race Overview followed by Q&A
SATURDAY
5:30 am - 6:30 am: Registration & Packet Pick Up
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‍6:45 am: Transition Closes. Bikes must be in the transition area.

7:00 am: Olympic Swim Start

7:50 am: Sprint "Tri-It-On" Swim Start

9:45 am: Estimated time for Sprint "Tri-It-On" Distance Awards
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‍10:45 am: Estimated time for Olympic Distance Awards

12:00 pm: All participants must be finished to guarantee police and volunteer support*

Bikes may be removed from the transition area after the last biker has returned, or at the discretion of the transition area staff.

*Upon finishing the bike, please ensure you can finish the run by 12:00pm.

Additional Resources

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Overall Awards

Top 3 Overall: Male, Female & Non-binary
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Top 3 Clydesdale & Athena: Age 39 & Under
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Top 3 Clydesdale Age: 40-59 & 60+
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Top 3 Athena Age: 40-54 & 55+
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Top 3 Bike-Run: Male & Female
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Top 3 Aquabike: Male & Female
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Top 3 Overall 2&3 Person Relay Teams

1st Overall Masters (40-49): Male & Female

1st Overall Grand Masters (50+): Male & Female

1st Overall Paratriathlete (Based on classification)

Age Group Awards

Sprint Distance Triathlon:
‍13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
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‍Olympic Distance Triathlon:
Same as above starting at 15-19

Club | Team Competition: Clubs, teams, collegiate programs & coaching groups
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Individual (Age Group): Open for all age group men and women
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Aquabike: Swim and Bike Only

Bike-Run: Bike and Run Only
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Paratriathlete: Physically Challenged Division*
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Clydesdale: 220+ pound men
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Athena: 165+ pound ladies

2 & 3 Person Relay Teams
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*PARATRIATHLETE: Please contact us if you register as a paratriathlete. We want to ensure the racer has a complete understanding of the course, as well as, ensure the race staff has a complete understanding of any special circumstances for the racer.

Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are easily accessible, located on the Gulf of Mexico between Pensacola and Mobile.  All race activities take place at The Hangout - located on the Gulf Shores public beach where Hwy. 59 South meets Beach Blvd.

Get a tour of what the Alabama Gulf Coast has to offer here!

Great maps and directions to the Alabama Gulf Coast Region are available through the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism.

Where to Stay

Book your stay with Brett/Robinson Vacations! Save 10% with the code: BRTri24 when you book any Brett/Robinson Vacations property during the dates of September 5-10, 2024. Call 866.791.4529 to speak with a local reservation specialist or Book Online.

For additional options, visit Gulf Shore & Orange Beach Sports and Events for a complete listing of event weekend special offers.

USAT Competitive Rules will be properly enforced. The Competitive Rules are intended to provide for the orderly and consistent administration of events sanctioned by USA Triathlon and are not designed to establish standards of care for the safety of participants or other persons.

Every participant, official, volunteer, and spectator should consider all safety issues and make related decisions prudently without reliance upon the Competitive Rules.

USAT Most Common Rule ViolationsGeneral Frequently Asked Questions
Wetsuits
Timing
Basics
Exiting

Wetsuits may be worn and considered legal by USA Triathlon up to and including a water temperature of 78°F. When the water temperature is greater than 78°F, but less than 84°F, age group participants may wear a wetsuit at their own discretion, provided however that participants who wear a wet suit within this temperature range shall not be eligible for prizes or awards.

Age group participants shall not wear wet suits in water temperatures equal to or greater than 84°F.

We use timing chips on disposable self-adhesive ankle bands, body marking or temporary race number tattoos, helmet numbers, bike frame numbers, wrist bands, and bib numbers to ensure we keep track of you during the race and provide you accurate results.

Wear the ankle band on your left ankle and attach your bike frame number to your bike before checking into the bike transition area.

· Photo ID Required.
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· All racers, including relay team members, must pick up their own race packet.
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· All racers will receive an envelope with a helmet number, bike frame number, bib number, and wrist band to be detached from the bib number and worn at all times.
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· All racers will receive an electronic timing chip on a disposable self-adhesive ankle band.

· Be sure you still have your body marking or race bib number and the provided wrist band to retrieve your equipment from the race transition area.
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· This area is controlled for your safety so we can insure only racers enter the area and take only their equipment.
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· Racers will be allowed to retrieve their bikes after the last biker returns from the bike course or as soon as race staff feels like they can safely escort racers to their bike rack location without interfering with another participants race.
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· There is an exit gate marked in transition - please look for this gate to retrieve your belongings - this gate is not typically the bike in / out or run out area, but a neutral location that allows those that finish early to remove items while others are still racing.

Sprint
Olympic
Individual
Triathlon | Swim-Bike | Bike-Run | Clydesdale | Athena | Paratriathlete
11/27/23 (Cyber Monday): $79
11/28/23 - 12/31/23: $99
01/01/24 - 06/13/24: $109
06/14/24 - 07/25/24: $129
07/26/24 - 09/04/24: $139
09/05/24 - Race Day: $169
2 Person Relay
1 person does 2 of each of the swim, bike, run segments.
11/27/23 (Cyber Monday): $109
11/28/23 - 12/31/23: $129
01/01/24 - 06/13/24: $139
06/14/24 - 07/25/24: $159
07/26/24 - 09/04/24: $169
09/05/24 - Race Day: $199
3 Person Relay
1 person does 1 of each of the swim, bike, run segments.
11/27/23 (Cyber Monday): $139
11/28/23 - 12/31/23: $159
01/01/24 - 06/13/24: $169
06/14/24 - 07/25/24: $189
07/26/24 - 09/04/24: $199
09/05/24 - Race Day: $229

Virtual Race Option: $79 Any Category | Any Distance

All events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. When a race director sanctions with USAT, it is required for each participant to purchase either a one-day license or annual membership in order to participate in said event. A one-day USAT license is $15 and an annual USAT membership is $50. Either can be purchased when signing up for the event. A youth one day or annual USAT license is $10. Learn about your USAT benefits and where your member dollars go: HERE.

Refund and Transfer Policies
Individual
Triathlon | Swim-Bike | Bike-Run | Clydesdale | Athena | Paratriathlete
11/27/23 (Cyber Monday): $109
11/28/23 - 12/31/23: $139
01/01/24 - 06/13/24: $149
06/14/24 - 07/25/24: $169
07/26/24 - 09/04/24: $179
09/05/24 - Race Day: $209
2 Person Relay
1 person does 2 of each of the swim, bike, run segments.
11/27/23 (Cyber Monday): $139
11/28/23 - 12/31/23: $169
01/01/24 - 06/13/24: $179
06/14/24 - 07/25/24: $199
07/26/24 - 09/04/24: $209
09/05/24 - Race Day: $239
3 Person Relay
1 person does 1 of each of the swim, bike, run segments.
11/27/23 (Cyber Monday): $169
11/28/23 - 12/31/23: $199
01/01/24 - 06/13/24: $209
06/14/24 - 07/25/24: $229
07/26/24 - 09/04/24: $239
09/05/24 - Race Day: $269

Virtual Race Option: $79 Any Category | Any Distance

All events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. When a race director sanctions with USAT, it is required for each participant to purchase either a one-day license or annual membership in order to participate in said event. A one-day USAT license is $15 and an annual USAT membership is $50. Either can be purchased when signing up for the event. A youth one day or annual USAT license is $10. Learn about your USAT benefits and where your member dollars go: HERE.

Refund and Transfer Policies
Be a Volunteer

Earn a FREE Race Entry!

Volunteer from set up through teardown for credit to a future Magic Sports event!

Volunteers are an essential part of race day! We wouldn't be able to put on this race without all of the hardworking volunteers. There are many volunteer options including Designated Last Place Finishers, Course Fueling Stations, Course Sentries, and more.

If you have a volunteer group that is interested in volunteering at this event, please contact us for more information.

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