Your participation in the Fair City Triathlon supports The Refuge of MS. The Refuge is a non-profit organization in Philadelphia, MS, that provides specialized care and support for adults with special needs and with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities. At The Refuge, our primary goal is to bridge the gap in care for aging adults with special needs while offering a safe and inclusive environment where they can thrive and reach their full potential that God has given them. The Founders of The Refuge and several of it's Board Of Directors are long time triathletes and ambassadors of the sport. We are excited to be managing the race and look forward to creating an amazing race in 2027 for our athletes! For more on The Refuge and how your support matters, follow the link and see what all we are up to: https://www.refugeofms.org/
Event Description
The 48th edition of the Fair City Triathlon, which was formerly known as Heart O' Dixie Triathlon, will be held on Saturday June 19th, 2027 - during the Neshoba County Fair. The race begins at 6:30 a.m. with a 1/2 mile swim in Lake Tiak O’Khata in Louisville, MS - followed by a 27 mile bike ride down hwy 15 into Philadelphia, MS - it concludes with a 6.5 mile run finishing on the horse racing track at the historic Neshoba County Fairgrounds. The first Heart O' Dixie Triathlon (Fair City Triathlon) was held in 1980 not long after the first modern swim/bike/run Triathlon event was held at Mission Bay in San Diego, California in 1974. With it's former name, the Fair City Triathlon is one of the longest running triathlons in the United States and is an annual fundraiser for The Refuge of MS. We invite you to come experience one of the most unique, yet thrilling triathlons in the U.S.
Events
Individual
Team Captain (creates team)
Team Member (joins existing team)
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Event Location
Lake Tiak-O'Khata
1290 Smyth Lake Rd
Louisville, MS 39339 US
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