Escape from Fort Desoto Triathlon

  • Date Sat 5th April 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location St Petersburg, Florida
  • Price $122.90 - $223.60
  • Races 8 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and camaraderie at the 39th annual Escape from Fort De Soto Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in the beautiful St. Petersburg, Pinellas. This stunning event invites both seasoned triathletes and first-time participants to dive into a picturesque race set within one of the top ten beaches in the United States. The triathlon features a challenging yet rewarding course, including a Β½ mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run, while those opting for the duathlon will tackle a 1.5-mile run, followed by the 10-mile bike and concluding with a 5K run.

Participants can look forward to exciting awards for the top three male and female finishers, along with age group awards spanning from 15-19 to 80 and over. The first 275 registered athletes will also receive custom Escape from Fort De Soto race socks, adding a special touch to this unforgettable race day. With packet pickup available on April 3rd and 4th, and on race morning, this event promises a seamless experience for all athletes. Join us in celebrating fitness, community, and the natural

Organiser's Description

Hello Participants

Welcome new and returning Escape participants! 2025 marks the 39th year for the Escape from Ft. De Soto Triathlon.

To those of you who have done the event before, welcome back! To those new to the event, you may be interested to know that the park is ranked one of the top-ten beaches in the United States; nine hundred unspoiled acres surround you. First timers, we anticipate that you will have a great first triathlon at Ft. De Soto. To all, we ask that you enjoy the surroundings and please leave the park cleaner than you found it. The Run portion of this event is 3.1 miles.

The Triathlon Distance is a 1/2 Mile Swim, a 10 Mile Bike, and a 3.1 mile Run on a marked course

The Duathlon Distance is a 1.5 Mile Run, a 10 Mile Bike, and a 5K Run on a marked course. Top 3 male/female awards.

The Aquabike is a 1/2 Mile Swim followed by a 10 mile bike

INCLUDES

A pair of custom Escape from Fort Desoto Race Socks will be given to the first 275 registered athletes (T Shirts can be purchased for $10 if desired)
Age group awards 3 deep in ages 15-19 up to 80 and over
Closed course of racing in Ft De Soto
USAT Sanctioned event

Results & finish line by Florida Road Race Management.

PACKET PICKUP



THURSDAY April 3rd from 2:00 PM TO 5:45 PM

Playtri St. Petersburg Bike Shop & Triathlon Store

2132 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

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FRIDAY April 4th from 2 PM TO 5:45PM

Outspokin Bicycles-Clearwater
2241 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765

Race Morning April 5th
5:45 AM - 6:45AM at Shelter 11 (the Fort)

PACKET PICKUP IS AVAILABLE RACE MORNING BUT WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKETS THURSDAY AT PLAYTRI IN SARASOTA OR FRIDAY AT OUTSPOKIN BICYCLES IN CLEARWATER

You must furnish a photo ID and proof of current USAT membership. If you do not have USAT membership you will be required to purchase a one-day license. Per our sanction agreements you can only pick up and sign the waiver for yourself. You are not able to pick up someone else's packet.

All relay team members must be present at the same time to pick up your packet. Substitution of a relay team member will not be permitted.

Refund Policy
The Escape from Ft De Soto Triathlon reserves the right in the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural disaster to cancel the race or move to a later time. In the event of cancellation, there will be no refund of entry fees. However, the USAT fee, if pre-paid, will be refunded.

Races

  • Triathlon Individual

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    CLOSED
    Swim .5 Miles | Bike 10 Miles | Run 3.4 Miles
  • Triathlon Relay

    Incl. $13.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $223.60

    CLOSED
    Run 1 Mile | Bike 10 Miles | Run 3.4 Miles
  • Triathlon Active Military

    Incl. $8.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $128.20

    CLOSED
  • Duathlon Individual

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    CLOSED
  • Duathlon Relay

    Incl. $13.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $223.60

    CLOSED
  • Duathlon Active Military

    Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $122.90

    CLOSED
  • Aqua-Bike

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    CLOSED
  • Triathlon Clydesdale-Athena

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

    CLOSED

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Location

3500 Pinellas Bayway S., St Petersburg, 33715, FL, United States

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