The exact location: Beacon Hill Park - between Mexico Beach and Gulf County: click here for a locator. Not only do two beautiful counties meet here but also two time zones meet here. All times in Beach Blast Triathlon & Duathlon are CENTRAL!

ATTENTION - the date for Beach Blast II has been changed to September 27. Please accept our apologies for this mix up. We hope you can join us then!

To all athletes who missed Beach Blast in September 2007: If you didn't use a discount for April 2008 race, you can use one for September event. There are two discounts available; one takes $25.00 off the race fees and expires July 31, 2008. The second coupon starts August 1, is valid until the registration closes, and takes $20.00 off the race fees. Please email to Director@BeachBlastTriathlon.com for the discount passwords (since passwords are only available to athletes who missed the race in September 2007, they cannot be published). Thank you!

FREE RUNNING HAT TO FIRST 200 ATHLETES REGISTERED BEFORE JULY 31!(colors may vary, Beach Blast logo will be placed on the front)

Beach Blast I was a blast! We would like to Thank to athletes from all over the country for participating! The race team hopes to see again in September!

Browse some pictures here. More pictures taken by great local artists coming soon!

Beach Blast I (April 26) results:

Clydensdale Sprint Tri

Physically Challenged

All Results

WE HAD FUN STUFF ON RACE DAY:

We had free WORKOUT TOWELS for all finishers AT THE FINISH LINE!

Fuel Belt donated several endurance belts - Thank you! These belts were given away in drawings while we waited for official results. Click here to visit Fuel Belt.

Our long-time sponsor TriSports.com donated gift certificates and made a lot of athletes happy!

Race packets were filled with good stuff - key chains, sunscreen samples, endurance drinks samples, and more! Food was great - grilled, pickled, and boiled shrimp, salads, grilled hot dogs, and pizza (donated by El Governor Hotel - Thank you!).

Don't forget to sign up for September race!

General information about the race:

BEACH BLAST Race consists of 4 races; pick your race and distance:

Sprint Triathlon 0.45 mile swim - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run

Sprint Duathlon 1.2 mile run - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run

Olympic Triathlon 0.9 mile swim - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run

Olympic Duathlon 3.1 mile run - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run

All 4 races take place at the same time, from the same spot. Srint distance races start at 7:00am CT and Olympic races take off at 7:30 am CT. Swimmers and runners (duathletes after the first run on the beach) will follow the same course to T1, on the bike, T2, and run. Participants of Sprint distance races will turn around on the bike and run before Olympic participants will. Please watch for signs, flags, and volunteers to lead you. Having 4 races at once makes Beach Blast a unique event and great destination for a weekend on the beach!

BEACH BLAST HAS QUALIFIED TO BE A 2008 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: FL Sprint - BEACH BLAST Triathlon
FL Intermediate - BEACH BLAST Triathlon
Click here for official website

Packet pick up Friday available on Friday 5-8pm CT at El Governor Hotel (click here for more info) and Saturday morning at the race site.

Transition area opens at 5:30am CT. Packet pick up and body marking start at 5:30am CT. Only body-marked athletes will be allowed to enter the transition area.

Race start: Olympic race starts at 7:00am CT. Sprint race starts at 7:30am CT. Please note: all times are CENTRAL.

Awards ceremony starts as soon as the last athlete crosses the finish line. Enjoy grilled shrimp, hot dogs, pizza, beer, and door prizes while you wait!

Where to stay: El Governor Motel in Mexico Beach offers 10% discount to Beach Blast athletes. Please book your stay as early as possible! This beautiful place with the best sunset on Gulf Coast fills up fast!

Discounts to Beach Blast athletes are also offered by Pristine Properties: www.visitfloridabeaches and www.stjoebay.com.

Awards: Awards Categories · Male and Female Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd) · Male and Female Masters (1st, 2nd, 3rd) · Male and Female Age Groups (1st, 2nd, 3rd) 14 & Under, 15-19, 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+ · Clydesdale (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Athena (1st, 2nd, 3rd) · Masters Clydesdale (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Masters Athena (1st, 2nd, 3rd) · Male, Female, and Mixed Teams (1st Place only). Physically challenged.

Fun stuff: We'll have pizza, grilled shrimp and hot dogs for you! Of course, beer too! You can win great prizes in drawings: items and gift certificates from TriSports.com. Due to high popularity of our shrimp, they will be available for sale at race site during post-race party. So bring some cash – these shrimp are fresh and delicious!

Fuel Belt has donated several endurance belts - Thank you! These belts will be given away in drawings while we wait for official results. Click here to visit Fuel Belt Accessories.

Entry fees:
Sprint Tri/Du Individual Local Athlete       $50.00 (if live in Bay or Gulf county only)
Sprint Tri/Du Individual                          $55.00
Sprint Tri/Du Relay of 2                         $80.00
Sprint Tri/Du Relay of 3                         $120.00

Olympic Tri/Du Individual Local Athlete     $65.00
Olympic Tri/Du Individual                        $70.00                              Olympic Tri/Du Relay of 2                       $110.00
Olympic Tri/Du Relay of 3                       $165.00

Discounts: The 'local athlete’ discount ONLY APPLIES IF YOU LIVE IN BAY or GULF COUNTY. Please keep that in mind when registering. Thank you.

Cool stuff about Beach Blast Race

We sponsored a sister-event in September 2007; Beach Blast Tri in Iraq. We received some photos and our understanding is that the guys had a blast! Congratulations!

We hope your presence in Iraq won't be needed much longer. But if you’re still there in April, you’re welcome aboard again!