THREE WAYS TO RACE. ONE GREAT FLORIDIAN EXPERIENCE!
Go Sprint. Go Double. Go Triple. The Challenge Is Yours!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of racing in Clermont, Florida — the World Triathlon Destination! The 2027 AdventHealth Great Floridian Endurance Festival returns October 16–17 with an exciting lineup of events designed for athletes of all abilities, from first-time competitors to seasoned endurance warriors.
Looking for something beyond the ordinary? Take on one of our signature GFT Double or Triple Challenges! Choose from Triathlon, Duathlon, or Aquabike formats and push your limits as you complete two or three consecutive sprint-distance races, back-to-back, without stopping!
Our featured GFT Triple Triathlon Challenge combines three sprint triathlons into one epic endurance adventure. Each round features a 0.25-mile swim, 8.2-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run, totaling 0.75 miles of swimming, 24.6 miles of cycling, and 9.3 miles of running. It's a unique combination of sprint-distance speed, endurance, strategy, and determination. Think you've got what it takes?
Not quite ready to go Double or Triple? No problem! The Great Floridian also offers traditional Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Relay, and Aquathlon events, plus the popular Floridian 15K and 5K Run/Walk along the scenic Lake Minneola waterfront.
As the season finale for the Clermont Running & Triathlon Series and Clermont's final triathlon of the year, the Great Floridian is the perfect opportunity to chase a personal best, conquer a new challenge, celebrate your accomplishments, and finish your racing season strong!
Whether you're going for speed, distance, or simply the thrill of crossing the finish line, there's a challenge waiting for you at the Great Floridian.
One Weekend. Endless Challenges. One GREAT Finish!
Join us in Clermont — the Choice of Champions — and make your 2027 racing season one to remember!
Featured Events!
Race three consecutive Sprint Triathlons, nonstop! Your time starts when you begin your first race and ends after you cross the finish line at the end of your third race! New for 2027 ia a Double Sprint Option in addition to the Triple Sprint!
Join us Saturday, October 16 for the Floridian 15K & 5K – the official kickoff to the AdventHealth Great Floridian Endurance Festival! Both runs feature flat and fast out and back courses on the South Lake Trail!
Events
Triple Tri Events
Double Tri Events
Sprint Distance Events
5K & 15K Runs
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Race Information
Experience one of Florida's premier endurance events, the AdventHealth Great Floridian Endurance Festival at the World Triathlon Destination at Waterfront Park in Clermont. Celebrating it's 37th year, the featured event is the Triple Tri Challenge where athletes complete 3 consecutive Sprint Triathlons. New for 2027 is the addition of a Double Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike. Addition events include a standard Sprint Distance Triathlon, Sprint Aquabike, Sprint Duathlon, Sprint Aquathlon, Sprint Relay and more! Weekend activities kick off on Saturday Morning with a 15K Run and 5K Run/Walk.
Contact Us
Location
Clermont Waterfront Park
100 3rd Street
Clermont, FL 34711 US
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2026 USA Triathlon State Championship Pilot Program Overview and Eligibility Requirements
This is a 2026 USA Triathlon State Championships Ranking Point Event (triathlon races of any distance are eligible) which
is a part of the USA Triathlon State Championship Pilot Program debuting in Florida and Massachusetts. Every USA
Triathlon-sanctioned triathlon race within the state is a part of this program.
The program leverages USAT’s existing rankings system for seamless point tabulation and encourages athletes to race
local. This creates process simplicity, efficiency, and allows for a clear, data-driven recognition of the state’s most
competitive multisport athletes.
In order to be eligible to be crowned a State Champion, the requirements are listed below:
• Athletes must complete at least three USAT-sanctioned races (any distance triathlon) in Florida
• In order to be crowned a State Champion, the athlete’s membership address must be in Florida
o For example, someone that meets the three-race threshold in Florida but does not have a Florida USAT
Membership address will not be eligible to win a Florida State Championship.
At the end of the season, an athlete’s total USAT rankings points (from all triathlon races, regardless of location) will
determine the State Champion in each age group—provided the athlete has met the in-state triathlon race minimum.
Champions will then be crowned and communication will be distributed from USA Triathlon recognized those athletes.
Event Timetable
2026 GREAT FLORIDIAN TRIATHLON KEY EVENT TIMES
*Please note all times are subject to change.
Saturday, October 17th:
6:00am - 7:30am Packet Pick-up for Floridian 15K & 5K Only
7:30am Floridian 15K START!
7:35am Floridian 5K START!
11:00am - 3:00pm Packet pick-up for Sunday's Events
Sunday, October 18th:
5:45am - Check-in and body marking begins
5:45am - 7:30am Packet Pick-up for all events
7:20am - Opening Ceremony
7:30am - GFT SPRINT TRIATHLON, AQUABIKE & AQUATHLON START (Timetrial Start within waves)
7:30am - TRANSITION AREA CLOSES TO ALL ATHLETES
7:32am - GFT SPRINT DUATHLON START!
7:45am - GFT TRIPLE TRIATHLON START
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