2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon
Sunday, March 14, 2027
8:00 AM EDT
Gainesville, Florida
$54.00–$75.20 · 2 races
5km, Sprint
Event summary
Get ready to dive into excitement at the 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, March 14th, 2027, in the vibrant city of Gainesville, Alachua! This thrilling event offers participants a chance to experience the ultimate triathlon challenge with a refreshing swim in the Florida Pool, a scenic bike ride through the University of Florida's picturesque campus, and a fast-paced run around the heart of this beautiful location.
Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or new to the sport, the Escape the Swamp Triathlon has something for everyone! Choose from two exhilarating distances: the Super Sprint, featuring a 250-meter swim, a 3.1-mile bike ride, and a 1-mile run, or the Sprint Distance, which includes a 350-meter swim, a 9.3-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. This is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, celebrate with friends, and contribute to the success of the University of Florida TriGators Triathlon Club. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this unforgettable event where you can escape the swamp and make lasting memories!
Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or new to the sport, the Escape the Swamp Triathlon has something for everyone! Choose from two exhilarating distances: the Super Sprint, featuring a 250-meter swim, a 3.1-mile bike ride, and a 1-mile run, or the Sprint Distance, which includes a 350-meter swim, a 9.3-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run. This is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, celebrate with friends, and contribute to the success of the University of Florida TriGators Triathlon Club. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this unforgettable event where you can escape the swamp and make lasting memories!
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Organiser's description
Come join us for a spectacular swim in the Florida Pool, a bike through UFs scenic campus, and a run around the heart of our beautiful campus center including. Celebrate three sports in a single sunshine-state morning. Gather up your energy and best friends for an event that will bring out the TriGator in you!!!
This race is perfect for just about anyone! Maybe you want to see what a triathlon is like? Maybe youre training for your next race? Maybe you want to come in first? Maybe you just want to finish something more than a color run? This event is FOR YOU!
Event Distances:
Super Sprint: A short 250-meter swim (thats 5 lengths in the pool), a 3.1-mile bike ride, and a quick 1-mile run!
Sprint Distance: 350-meter swim (7 lengths in the Florida Pool), 9.3-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run through the heart of the University of Florida campus!
Throughout the years, many of the Gainesville and University of Florida community have come out to support the UF TriGators. Your participation in this race provides us with the funding necessary for the University of Florida TriGators Triathlon Club to compete. With your help, weve consistently been one of the top collegiate triathlon teams in Florida.
Can You Escape The Swamp?
TriGators Alumni are welcome to come to the 2026 Escape the Swamp Triathlon on March 14th, 2027, and experience this race on their old stomping grounds! Please contact us at [email protected] for a special discount code to the race. We will have an alumni meetup zone and food for the event. Come race in the Swamp and support your favorite FCTC Team at the same time!
No Refunds and No Transfers. NO EXCEPTIONS! Each entry fee to the 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon will be considered a donation to the University of Florida TriGators Triathlon Race. TriGators reasonably relies on all entry fees in order to promote and function as a team to compete across the United States. If for some reason the 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon is not able to occur, each athlete will receive a refund for their entry fee or deferral to the next TriGators race.
Each participant registered before March 1st, 2027 will receive an event race shirt. All finishers will receive a unique Escape the Swamp Triathlon finisher medal. Age Group awards will follow the 5-year age limit from 9 and under up to 75+. Anyone under 18 participating must be under the supervision of a parent/guardian.
This race is perfect for just about anyone! Maybe you want to see what a triathlon is like? Maybe youre training for your next race? Maybe you want to come in first? Maybe you just want to finish something more than a color run? This event is FOR YOU!
Event Distances:
Super Sprint: A short 250-meter swim (thats 5 lengths in the pool), a 3.1-mile bike ride, and a quick 1-mile run!
Sprint Distance: 350-meter swim (7 lengths in the Florida Pool), 9.3-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run through the heart of the University of Florida campus!
Throughout the years, many of the Gainesville and University of Florida community have come out to support the UF TriGators. Your participation in this race provides us with the funding necessary for the University of Florida TriGators Triathlon Club to compete. With your help, weve consistently been one of the top collegiate triathlon teams in Florida.
Can You Escape The Swamp?
TriGators Alumni are welcome to come to the 2026 Escape the Swamp Triathlon on March 14th, 2027, and experience this race on their old stomping grounds! Please contact us at [email protected] for a special discount code to the race. We will have an alumni meetup zone and food for the event. Come race in the Swamp and support your favorite FCTC Team at the same time!
No Refunds and No Transfers. NO EXCEPTIONS! Each entry fee to the 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon will be considered a donation to the University of Florida TriGators Triathlon Race. TriGators reasonably relies on all entry fees in order to promote and function as a team to compete across the United States. If for some reason the 2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon is not able to occur, each athlete will receive a refund for their entry fee or deferral to the next TriGators race.
Each participant registered before March 1st, 2027 will receive an event race shirt. All finishers will receive a unique Escape the Swamp Triathlon finisher medal. Age Group awards will follow the 5-year age limit from 9 and under up to 75+. Anyone under 18 participating must be under the supervision of a parent/guardian.
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250 Gale Lemerand Dr, Gainesville, 32611, FL, United States
2027 Escape the Swamp Triathlon
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