Heart O' Dixie Triathlon
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 6:30AM CDT
- Location Louisville, Mississippi
- Price Free - $144.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances Ultra
Top rated
This is a five star event
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon, happening on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, in the charming town of Louisville, Mississippi! This iconic event, now in its 46th year, is set against the backdrop of the vibrant Neshoba County Fair. Athletes will kick off the day at 6:30 a.m. with a refreshing ½ mile swim in the beautiful Lake Tiak Okhata. Following the swim, participants will embark on a scenic 27-mile bike ride down Highway 15, making their way to Philadelphia, MS. The adrenaline rush culminates with a 6.5-mile run that concludes on the historic horse racing track at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds. As one of the longest-running triathlons in the United States, the Heart O' Dixie Triathlon promises an unforgettable day filled with competition, community, and celebration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this thrilling event!
Organiser's Description
THE 46TH EDITION OF THE HEART O' DIXIE TRIATHLON WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY JUNE 20TH, 2026 - 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. 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. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt and Other Race Swag
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:30AM CDT)
$117.60
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Team Captain (Creates Team)
Incl. $9.10 Fee & T-Shirt and Other Race Swag
Sat 20th June 2026 (6:30AM CDT)
$144.10
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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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