Escape from Fort Desoto Triathlon
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location St Petersburg, Florida
- Price $85.80 - $191.80
- Races 8 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 38th annual Escape from Fort De Soto Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in the stunning surroundings of St. Petersburg, Pinellas. This iconic triathlon event offers participants the chance to compete in a beautiful park renowned as one of the top ten beaches in the United States, with its 900 unspoiled acres providing a picturesque backdrop.
Athletes can choose from several thrilling race distances, including a classic triathlon featuring a 1/2 mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run, or opt for the duathlon with a 1.5-mile run, followed by a 10-mile bike and concluding with a 5K run. For those who prefer to swim and bike, the Aquabike option includes a 1/2 mile swim and a 10-mile bike ride. With awards for the top three male and female finishers, and age group awards available, there's plenty of opportunity to showcase your skills. Join the fun, soak in the natural beauty, and make unforgettable memories at this celebrated event!
Athletes can choose from several thrilling race distances, including a classic triathlon featuring a 1/2 mile swim, a 10-mile bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run, or opt for the duathlon with a 1.5-mile run, followed by a 10-mile bike and concluding with a 5K run. For those who prefer to swim and bike, the Aquabike option includes a 1/2 mile swim and a 10-mile bike ride. With awards for the top three male and female finishers, and age group awards available, there's plenty of opportunity to showcase your skills. Join the fun, soak in the natural beauty, and make unforgettable memories at this celebrated event!
Organiser's Description
Hello Participants
Welcome new and returning Escape participants! 2024 marks the 38th 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 3.4 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
Outspokin Bicycles-Clearwater
2241 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
THURSDAY April 4th from 4:00PM TO 6:00PM
FRIDAY April 5th from 2:00PM TO 6:00PM
Race Morning April 6th
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 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.
Welcome new and returning Escape participants! 2024 marks the 38th 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 3.4 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
Outspokin Bicycles-Clearwater
2241 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
THURSDAY April 4th from 4:00PM TO 6:00PM
FRIDAY April 5th from 2:00PM TO 6:00PM
Race Morning April 6th
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 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
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Triathlon Individual
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$107.00
Swim .5 Miles | Bike 10 Miles | Run 3.4 Miles -
Triathlon Relay
Incl. $11.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$191.80
Run 1 Mile | Bike 10 Miles | Run 3.4 Miles -
Triathlon Active Military
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$85.80
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Duathlon Individual
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$107.00
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Duathlon Relay
Incl. $11.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$191.80
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Duathlon Active Military
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$96.40
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Aqua-Bike
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$107.00
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Triathlon Clydesdale-Athena
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th April 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$107.00
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