Heart O' Dixie Triathlon
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 6:30AM CDT
- Location Louisville, Mississippi
- Price Free - $122.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
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This is a five star event
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of athleticism and community spirit at the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon, taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Louisville, Mississippi. This iconic event kicks off at 6:30 a.m. with a refreshing 1/2 mile swim in the stunning Lake Tiak Okhata. Athletes will then transition to a scenic 27-mile bike ride along Hwy 15, heading into nearby Philadelphia, MS. The race culminates with a challenging 6.5-mile run that finishes on the historic horse racing track at the Nesho-ba County Fairgrounds, adding a unique flair to this beloved triathlon.
Celebrating its legacy as one of the longest-running triathlons in the United States since its inception in 1980, the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon is not just a race; it's an experience filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the thrill of competition. Join us for this unforgettable day as athletes of all levels embrace the challenge and spirit of the Heart O' Dixie!
Celebrating its legacy as one of the longest-running triathlons in the United States since its inception in 1980, the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon is not just a race; it's an experience filled with camaraderie, excitement, and the thrill of competition. Join us for this unforgettable day as athletes of all levels embrace the challenge and spirit of the Heart O' Dixie!
Organiser's Description
THE 2026 EDITION OF THE HEART O' DIXIE TRIATHLON WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY JUNE 20TH, 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 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. THE HEART O' DIXIE TRIATHLON IS ONE OF THE LONGEST RUNNING TRIATHLONS IN THE UNITED STATES. COME EXPERIENCE ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE, YET THRILLING TRIATHLONS IN THE U.S.
Races
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Individual
Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt and Other Race Swag
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:30AM CDT)
$101.70
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Team Captain (Creates Team)
Incl. $7.90 Fee & T-Shirt and Other Race Swag
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:30AM CDT)
$122.90
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Team Member (Joins Existing Team)
Incl. T-Shirt and Other Race Swag
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:30AM CDT)
Free
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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
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