Hammerhead Olympic & Sprint Triathlon
- Date Sun 9th August 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Starke, Florida
- Price Free - $279.98
- Races 17 races
- Distances Sprint, Olympic
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and fun at the 2026 Hammerhead Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, taking place on Sunday, August 9th, at the stunning Camp Blanding Military Reservation in Starke, Clay County, Florida. This vibrant event welcomes triathlon enthusiasts of all levels, featuring both Olympic and Sprint distances, as well as Aquabike options for those who prefer a two-sport challenge.
Participants will enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of Kingsley Lake, followed by a scenic bike ride through the picturesque rolling hills of Camp Blanding, and a flat, fast run with multiple aid stations to keep you energized. With race activities kicking off early at 6:00 AM, athletes can expect a well-organized day filled with excitement and camaraderie. Plus, the event supports local Jacksonville charities, making every stroke, pedal, and stride count even more! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and be part of a vibrant community of race fans.
Participants will enjoy a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear waters of Kingsley Lake, followed by a scenic bike ride through the picturesque rolling hills of Camp Blanding, and a flat, fast run with multiple aid stations to keep you energized. With race activities kicking off early at 6:00 AM, athletes can expect a well-organized day filled with excitement and camaraderie. Plus, the event supports local Jacksonville charities, making every stroke, pedal, and stride count even more! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and be part of a vibrant community of race fans.
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TRIATHLON RACE FANS, to the 2026 Hammerhead Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon! The HOT event is held at the beautiful Camp Blanding Military Reservation, which is about 30 miles Southwest of Jacksonville. Aquabike available in both Sprint and Olympic distances.
RACE LOCATION: Camp Blanding 5629 State Road 16 West Bldg 2300, Avenue A Starke, FL 32091
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
SATURDAY: 12:00PM - 3:00PM Trek Bicycle Lakeshore; 2108 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (Directions) [https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=369e25cd873469d4&sxsrf=AE3TifMH89p-T5Dr5HHuDbHXtqneOBTkUA:1752867574429&uact=5&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiDnRyZWsgbGFrZXNob3JlMhQQLhiABBiRAhjHARiKBRiOBRivATIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMggQABiABBiiBDIjEC4YgAQYkQIYxwEYigUYjgUYrwEYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQFIiQlQ3wRYmghwAXgBkAEAmAGXAaAB-QOqAQMwLjS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgWgAskEwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBRAAGIAEmAMAiAYBkAYIugYGCAEQARgUkgcDMS40oAeMKLIHAzAuNLgHvgTCBwUzLTQuMcgHRw&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&sa=X&geocode=KVHav_1kuOWIMYOZF4YgjQG-&daddr=2108+Blanding+Blvd,+Jacksonville,+FL+32210]
SATURDAY: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Camp Blanding, Race Central Pavilion, 5629 State Road 16 West, (Avenue A) Starke, FL (ONLY IF YOU HAVE A MILITARY ID FOR ACCESS OR IF YOU ARE STAYING ON-SITE)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00am - 7:00am Packet Pickup and Transition Opens
7:15am - Transition Closes FOR ALL ATHLETES, Sprint and Olympic
7:30am - First Wave Start
The swim will be in Kingsley Lake which is one of the states pristine waterways (no salt water and no sharks!) and usually very smooth for a fast race. The bike course will be entirely within Camp Blanding with little, if any, traffic, but with a few rolling hills (two loops one loop for the Sprint distance). The run will be a flat out and back (with little shade) but with plenty of aid stations.
Proceeds from this event go to local Jacksonville Charities. Please go to www.HammerheadOlympicTriathlon.com [http://www.HammerheadOlympicTriathlon.com] for details.
COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES: (Apply to Olympic only)
Swim (1 hour from last Olympic wave start time)
Bike (2 hours and 45 minutes from last Olympic wave start time)
Finish (4 hours from last Olympic wave start time)
SPRINT TRIATHLON COURSE
* SWIM 1/4 mile in the the clear Fresh Water of Lake Kingsley. The Swim Course is a single loop.
* BIKE 20K (12.2 Miles) on a single loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
* RUN 5K (3.1 miles) out and back with water available at miles 1 and 2
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON COURSE
* SWIM 1.5K (.93 Miles) in the the clear Fresh Water of Lake Kingsley. The Swim Course is a single loop.
* BIKE 40K on a double loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
* RUN 10K (6.2 miles) out and back with 7 Water Station on the Course
SPRINT DUATHLON COURSE
* RUN 2 miles out and back with the turnaround at the water station. Start is simultaneous with the first wave.
* BIKE 20K (12.2 Miles) on a single loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
* RUN 5K (3.1 miles) out and back with water available at miles 1 and 2
SPRINT AQUABIKE COURSE
* SWIM 1/4 mile in the the clear Fresh Water of Lake Kingsley. The Swim Course is a single loop.
* BIKE 20K (12.2 Miles) on a single loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
OLYMPIC AQUABIKE COURSE
* SWIM 1.5K (.93 Miles) in the the clear Fresh Water of Lake Kingsley. The Swim Course is a single loop.
* BIKE 40K on a double loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
Click Here for Course Maps [https://drcsports.com/race/hammerhead-olympic-and-sprint-triathlon]
ENTRY TO CAMP BLANDING PROCEDURES: All athletes will check in at the front gate. You will receive a "Gate Pass" that will be included with your athlete packet, which will be sent to you the Thursday prior to the race. Present this pass to speed the entry process. Your name will be on the Triathlon Roster. You will need a non-expired Photo ID.
ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS THAT WOULD LIKE TO COME ON BASE TO WATCH MUST GO TO THE WEBSITE, WWW.HAMMERHEADOLYMPICTRIATHLON.COM, CLICK THE "REGISTER" BUTTON AND COMPLETE THE VISITOR/GUEST PASS REQUEST BY MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH.
Their name will then be on the roster at the front gate, they'll present their photo ID and they will be allowed access to the race. Family and friends will not be required to sign a race waiver. AGAIN....FAMILY & FRIENDS WISHING TO ATTEND THE EVENT MUST REGISTER AT THE WEBSITE BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5th, so their name(s) will be on the roster. If they do not, they will be allowed access to Camp Blanding. NO EXCEPTIONS can be made.
NO PETS ALLOWED ON BASE!
AWARDS:
Overall Male and Female Overall Master Male and Female
Awards are three (3) Deep in ALL Categories including 5-Year Age Groups.
SPECIAL CASH PRIZE: For the TRIATHLON CLUB with the MOST PARTICIPATION!!!
_*MINIMUM OF 10 MEMBERS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN* _
_The Hammerhead Tri Club is not eligible to win.
_
RACE LOCATION: Camp Blanding 5629 State Road 16 West Bldg 2300, Avenue A Starke, FL 32091
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP:
SATURDAY: 12:00PM - 3:00PM Trek Bicycle Lakeshore; 2108 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210 (Directions) [https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=369e25cd873469d4&sxsrf=AE3TifMH89p-T5Dr5HHuDbHXtqneOBTkUA:1752867574429&uact=5&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiDnRyZWsgbGFrZXNob3JlMhQQLhiABBiRAhjHARiKBRiOBRivATIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIGEAAYFhgeMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjILEAAYgAQYhgMYigUyCxAAGIAEGIYDGIoFMggQABiABBiiBDIjEC4YgAQYkQIYxwEYigUYjgUYrwEYlwUY3AQY3gQY4ATYAQFIiQlQ3wRYmghwAXgBkAEAmAGXAaAB-QOqAQMwLjS4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgWgAskEwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBRAAGIAEmAMAiAYBkAYIugYGCAEQARgUkgcDMS40oAeMKLIHAzAuNLgHvgTCBwUzLTQuMcgHRw&um=1&ie=UTF-8&fb=1&gl=us&sa=X&geocode=KVHav_1kuOWIMYOZF4YgjQG-&daddr=2108+Blanding+Blvd,+Jacksonville,+FL+32210]
SATURDAY: 5:00PM - 6:00PM Camp Blanding, Race Central Pavilion, 5629 State Road 16 West, (Avenue A) Starke, FL (ONLY IF YOU HAVE A MILITARY ID FOR ACCESS OR IF YOU ARE STAYING ON-SITE)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
6:00am - 7:00am Packet Pickup and Transition Opens
7:15am - Transition Closes FOR ALL ATHLETES, Sprint and Olympic
7:30am - First Wave Start
The swim will be in Kingsley Lake which is one of the states pristine waterways (no salt water and no sharks!) and usually very smooth for a fast race. The bike course will be entirely within Camp Blanding with little, if any, traffic, but with a few rolling hills (two loops one loop for the Sprint distance). The run will be a flat out and back (with little shade) but with plenty of aid stations.
Proceeds from this event go to local Jacksonville Charities. Please go to www.HammerheadOlympicTriathlon.com [http://www.HammerheadOlympicTriathlon.com] for details.
COURSE CUT-OFF TIMES: (Apply to Olympic only)
Swim (1 hour from last Olympic wave start time)
Bike (2 hours and 45 minutes from last Olympic wave start time)
Finish (4 hours from last Olympic wave start time)
SPRINT TRIATHLON COURSE
* SWIM 1/4 mile in the the clear Fresh Water of Lake Kingsley. The Swim Course is a single loop.
* BIKE 20K (12.2 Miles) on a single loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
* RUN 5K (3.1 miles) out and back with water available at miles 1 and 2
OLYMPIC TRIATHLON COURSE
* SWIM 1.5K (.93 Miles) in the the clear Fresh Water of Lake Kingsley. The Swim Course is a single loop.
* BIKE 40K on a double loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
* RUN 10K (6.2 miles) out and back with 7 Water Station on the Course
SPRINT DUATHLON COURSE
* RUN 2 miles out and back with the turnaround at the water station. Start is simultaneous with the first wave.
* BIKE 20K (12.2 Miles) on a single loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
* RUN 5K (3.1 miles) out and back with water available at miles 1 and 2
SPRINT AQUABIKE COURSE
* SWIM 1/4 mile in the the clear Fresh Water of Lake Kingsley. The Swim Course is a single loop.
* BIKE 20K (12.2 Miles) on a single loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
OLYMPIC AQUABIKE COURSE
* SWIM 1.5K (.93 Miles) in the the clear Fresh Water of Lake Kingsley. The Swim Course is a single loop.
* BIKE 40K on a double loop with an out and back tail through the rolling hills and tall pines on base.
Click Here for Course Maps [https://drcsports.com/race/hammerhead-olympic-and-sprint-triathlon]
ENTRY TO CAMP BLANDING PROCEDURES: All athletes will check in at the front gate. You will receive a "Gate Pass" that will be included with your athlete packet, which will be sent to you the Thursday prior to the race. Present this pass to speed the entry process. Your name will be on the Triathlon Roster. You will need a non-expired Photo ID.
ANY FAMILY OR FRIENDS THAT WOULD LIKE TO COME ON BASE TO WATCH MUST GO TO THE WEBSITE, WWW.HAMMERHEADOLYMPICTRIATHLON.COM, CLICK THE "REGISTER" BUTTON AND COMPLETE THE VISITOR/GUEST PASS REQUEST BY MIDNIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH.
Their name will then be on the roster at the front gate, they'll present their photo ID and they will be allowed access to the race. Family and friends will not be required to sign a race waiver. AGAIN....FAMILY & FRIENDS WISHING TO ATTEND THE EVENT MUST REGISTER AT THE WEBSITE BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5th, so their name(s) will be on the roster. If they do not, they will be allowed access to Camp Blanding. NO EXCEPTIONS can be made.
NO PETS ALLOWED ON BASE!
AWARDS:
Overall Male and Female Overall Master Male and Female
Awards are three (3) Deep in ALL Categories including 5-Year Age Groups.
SPECIAL CASH PRIZE: For the TRIATHLON CLUB with the MOST PARTICIPATION!!!
_*MINIMUM OF 10 MEMBERS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN* _
_The Hammerhead Tri Club is not eligible to win.
_
Races
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Visitor/Guest Pass Registration
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
Free
ENTRY TO CAMP BLANDING: Family or friends that would like to have access to come on base to watch the race MUST complete this form by midnight on Wednesday, August 12th. Guest name will then be on the roster at the front gate. You will need to present your photo ID. -
Olympic-Age Group
Incl. $10.49 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.49
Olympic: .93Miles Swim 40K Bike 10K Run -
Olympic-Athena
Incl. $10.49 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.49
Olympic: .93Miles Swim 40K Bike 10K Run Weight and Gender Restrictions- Women 165+ lbs Top 3 Females Receive Award -
Olympic-Clydesdale
Incl. $10.49 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.49
Olympic: .93Miles Swim 40K Bike 10K Run Weight and Gender Restricted Division: Men 220+lbs Top 3 Males Receive Award -
Olympic-Military/PSO/LEO
Incl. $10.49 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.49
Olympic: .93Miles Swim 40K Bike 10K Run Active or Retired Military, Law Enforcement, or Public Safety Officers. Proof of service will be required at packet pickup. Top 3 Male & Female Receive Awards. -
Olympic-Adaptive
Incl. $10.49 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.49
Olympic: .93Miles Swim 40K Bike 10K Run Please contact the Race Director (Chris Moling 352-637-2475) to discuss any special needs you may have. Top 3 Male & Female Receive Awards. -
Olympic Relay
Incl. $19.98 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$279.98
Olympic: .93Miles Swim 40K Bike 10K Run 2 or 3 Person Teams Allowed. Top 3 Teams Receive Awards. -
Olympic Aquabike
Incl. $10.49 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$140.49
Aquabike: .93Miles Swim 40K Bike Swim and Bike Only. No Age Groups. Top 3 Male & Female Receive Awards. -
Sprint-Age Group
Incl. $8.92 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.92
Sprint: .3 Mile Swim 20k Bike 5k Run -
Sprint-Athena
Incl. $8.92 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.92
Sprint: .3 Mile Swim 20k Bike 5k Run Weight and Gender Restrictions- Women 165+ lbs Top 3 Females Receive Award -
Sprint-Clydesdale
Incl. $8.92 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.92
Sprint: .3 Mile Swim 20k Bike 5k Run Weight and Gender Restrictions- Men 220+ lbs Top 3 Males Receive Award -
Sprint-Military/PSO/LEO
Incl. $8.92 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.92
Sprint: .3 Mile Swim 20k Bike 5k Run Active or Retired Military, Law Enforcement, or Public Safety Officers. Proof of service will be required at packet pickup. Top 3 Male & Female Receive Awards. -
Sprint-Novice
Incl. $8.92 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.92
Sprint: .3 Mile Swim 20k Bike 5k Run Only if this is your 1st year as a Triathlete. No Age Groups, All Novice compete together. Top 3 Male and Female Awards. -
Sprint-Adaptive
Incl. $8.92 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.92
Sprint: .3 Mile Swim 20k Bike 5k Run Please contact the Race Director (Chris Moling 352-637-2475) to discuss any special needs you may have. Top 3 Male & Female Receive Awards. -
Sprint Aquabike
Incl. $8.92 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.92
Aquabike: .3 Miles Swim 20K Bike Swim and Bike Only. No Age Groups. Top 3 Male & Female Receive Awards. -
Sprint Relay
Incl. $14.14 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$194.14
Sprint: .3 Mile Swim 20k Bike 5k Run 2 or 3 Person Teams Allowed. Top 3 Teams Receive Awards. -
Sprint Duathlon
Incl. $8.92 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Unisex Shirt
Sun 9th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$98.92
2M Run, 20K Bike, 5K Run. No Age Groups Top 3 Male & Female Receive Awards.
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