Fair City Triathlon
- Date Sat 19th June 2027
- Time 6:30AM CDT
- Location Louisville, Mississippi
- Price Free - $202.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 48th edition of the Fair City Triathlon on Saturday, June 19th, 2027, in Louisville, Mississippi! This iconic event, formerly known as the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon, is set to kick off at 6:30 A.M. with a refreshing 1/2 mile swim in the beautiful Lake Tiak-Okhata. Athletes will then embark on a scenic 27-mile bike ride along Highway 15, leading them into the charming town of Philadelphia, MS. The race culminates with a spirited 6.5-mile run, finishing on the horse racing track at the historic Neshoba County Fairgrounds.
As one of the longest-running triathlons in the United States, the Fair City Triathlon has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1980. This exciting event not only challenges participants but also serves as a vital annual fundraiser for the Refuge of MS. Join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit, and experience the thrill of one of the most unique triathlons in the U.S.!
As one of the longest-running triathlons in the United States, the Fair City Triathlon has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1980. This exciting event not only challenges participants but also serves as a vital annual fundraiser for the Refuge of MS. Join us for a day of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit, and experience the thrill of one of the most unique triathlons in the U.S.!
Organiser's Description
THE 48TH EDITION OF THE FAIR CITY TRIATHLON, WHICH WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS HEART O' DIXIE TRIATHLON, WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY JUNE 19TH, 2027 - DURING THE NESHOBA COUNTY FAIR. THE RACE BEGINS AT 6:30 A.M. WITH A 1/2 MILE SWIM IN LAKE TIAK OKHATA IN LOUISVILLE, MS - FOLLOWED BY A 27 MILE BIKE RIDE DOWN HWY 15 INTO PHILADELPHIA, MS - IT CONCLUDES WITH A 6.5 MILE RUN FINISHING ON THE HORSE RACING TRACK AT THE HISTORIC NESHOBA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. THE FIRST HEART O' DIXIE TRIATHLON (FAIR CITY TRIATHLON) WAS HELD IN 1980 NOT LONG AFTER THE FIRST MODERN SWIM/BIKE/RUN TRIATHLON EVENT WAS HELD AT MISSION BAY IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA IN 1974. WITH IT'S FORMER NAME, THE FAIR CITY TRIATHLON IS ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING TRIATHLONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR THE REFUGE OF MS. WE INVITE YOU TO COME EXPERIENCE ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE, YET THRILLING TRIATHLONS IN THE U.S.
Races
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Individual
Incl. $10.00 Fee & T-Shirt and Other Race Swag
Sat 19th June 2027 (6:30AM CDT)
$160.00
OPENS 01 NOV -
Team Captain (Creates Team)
Incl. $12.40 Fee & T-Shirt and Other Race Swag
Sat 19th June 2027 (6:30AM CDT)
$202.40
OPENS 01 NOV -
Team Member (Joins Existing Team)
Incl. T-Shirt and Other Race Swag
Sat 19th June 2027 (6:30AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 01 NOV
Reviews
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1 review
Incredibly well organized. So many aid stations all over the course and volunteers were all very friendly. The course itself was a ton of fun. The setting was beautiful for the swim and the bike was grueling but a fantastic ride. The run was just as grueling with all of the hills but was a great time made easier by the insane (6 aid stations on a 6.5 mile course).
Location
Lake Tiak-O'Khata, 1290 Smyth Lake Rd, Louisville, 39339, MS, United States
Fair City Triathlon
