Tarpon Triathlon
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Houma, Louisiana
- Price $53.75 - $107.00
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Tarpon Triathlon on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in the vibrant city of Houma, Terrebonne! This action-packed event promises a thrilling experience for athletes of all levels, featuring a variety of race distances that will test your limits and inspire your competitive spirit. The day kicks off early with race day packet pick-up from 5:45 AM to 7:10 AM, followed by a pre-race meeting at 7:20 AM and the race start at 7:30 AM.
After crossing the finish line, participants and spectators can look forward to delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lively music to celebrate the achievements of all athletes. Families will enjoy the park for kids to play in and shaded areas perfect for cooling off after the race. With awards presented around 9:30 AM, including categories for overall winners and age groups, this event is not just a race; it's a community celebration. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and create lasting memories in the heart of Houma!
After crossing the finish line, participants and spectators can look forward to delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lively music to celebrate the achievements of all athletes. Families will enjoy the park for kids to play in and shaded areas perfect for cooling off after the race. With awards presented around 9:30 AM, including categories for overall winners and age groups, this event is not just a race; it's a community celebration. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and create lasting memories in the heart of Houma!
Organiser's Description
TARPON TRIATHLON
EVENT DETAILS:
WE WILL HAVE FOOD, DRINKS, & MUSIC FOLLOWING THE RACE. THERE IS A PARK FOR THE KIDS TO PLAY IN & SHADED AREAS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FOR COOLING OFF POST RACE!
EARLY PICK UP:
EARLY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026 - 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
BAYOU BLACK POOL HOUSE (THE BUILDING DIRECTLY BEHIND THE GYM)
3688 SOUTHDOWN MANDALAY RD.
HOUMA, LA 70360
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: 8/01/2026
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE FROM 5:45 - 7:10 AM
_IF YOU FIND THAT YOU ORDERED THE WRONG SHIRT SIZE, WE CANNOT CHANGE THE SHIRT SIZE DURING PACKET PICK UP. YOU CAN CHECK WITH US AFTER THE RACE ON RACE DAY TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY SIZES AVAILABLE WHICH WOULD BETTER FIT YOU. _
REGISTRATION FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW THROUGH 7/8; INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT: $50, RELAYS: $100
LATE REGISTRATION 7/9 - 7/28; INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT: $60, RELAYS: $120
LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION 7/29 - 8/1; INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT: $80, RELAYS: $160
RACE DAY ACTIVITIES:
5:45 -7:10 AM:
*
RACE DAY SIGN IN & PACKET PICK-UP
*
BODY MARKING
*
TIMING CHIP PICK-UP
6:30 AM:
WE WILL TRY TO OPEN THE POOL FOR WARM-UPS AROUND THIS TIME (PENDING ARRIVAL OF THE LIFEGUARDS)
7:15 AM:
TRANSITION AREA CLOSES
LINE UP ON THE POOL DECK IN NUMERICAL ORDER.
7:20 AM:
PRE-RACE MEETING ON THE POOL DECK
7:30 AM:
RACE START TIME
AWARDS USUALLY BEGIN AROUND 9:30 - 9:45 AM
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNER
1ST - 3RD MALE & FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS - 14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
1ST - 3RD ADULT RELAY (AVERAGE AGE OF RELAY TEAM IS 18 OR OVER)
1ST - 3RD YOUTH RELAY (AVERAGE AGE OF RELAY TEAM IS 17 & UNDER)
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
IF YOU ARE WANTING TO BOOK A HOTEL FOR YOUR VISIT, ANYTHING ON MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. WOULD BE A 10-15 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE RACE SITE & ALL OF THEM ARE WELL KEPT TO MY KNOWLEDGE. THEY ARE ALSO SCATTERED AMONG MANY RESTAURANT & SHOPPING OPTION. THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT & THE HOWARD JOHNSON ARE NOT ALONG MLK, BUT ARE A 5-10 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE RACE SITE.
EVENT DETAILS:
WE WILL HAVE FOOD, DRINKS, & MUSIC FOLLOWING THE RACE. THERE IS A PARK FOR THE KIDS TO PLAY IN & SHADED AREAS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FOR COOLING OFF POST RACE!
EARLY PICK UP:
EARLY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026 - 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
BAYOU BLACK POOL HOUSE (THE BUILDING DIRECTLY BEHIND THE GYM)
3688 SOUTHDOWN MANDALAY RD.
HOUMA, LA 70360
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: 8/01/2026
RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP WILL BE FROM 5:45 - 7:10 AM
_IF YOU FIND THAT YOU ORDERED THE WRONG SHIRT SIZE, WE CANNOT CHANGE THE SHIRT SIZE DURING PACKET PICK UP. YOU CAN CHECK WITH US AFTER THE RACE ON RACE DAY TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY SIZES AVAILABLE WHICH WOULD BETTER FIT YOU. _
REGISTRATION FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW THROUGH 7/8; INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT: $50, RELAYS: $100
LATE REGISTRATION 7/9 - 7/28; INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT: $60, RELAYS: $120
LAST MINUTE REGISTRATION 7/29 - 8/1; INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT: $80, RELAYS: $160
RACE DAY ACTIVITIES:
5:45 -7:10 AM:
*
RACE DAY SIGN IN & PACKET PICK-UP
*
BODY MARKING
*
TIMING CHIP PICK-UP
6:30 AM:
WE WILL TRY TO OPEN THE POOL FOR WARM-UPS AROUND THIS TIME (PENDING ARRIVAL OF THE LIFEGUARDS)
7:15 AM:
TRANSITION AREA CLOSES
LINE UP ON THE POOL DECK IN NUMERICAL ORDER.
7:20 AM:
PRE-RACE MEETING ON THE POOL DECK
7:30 AM:
RACE START TIME
AWARDS USUALLY BEGIN AROUND 9:30 - 9:45 AM
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE WINNER
1ST - 3RD MALE & FEMALE IN AGE GROUPS - 14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
1ST - 3RD ADULT RELAY (AVERAGE AGE OF RELAY TEAM IS 18 OR OVER)
1ST - 3RD YOUTH RELAY (AVERAGE AGE OF RELAY TEAM IS 17 & UNDER)
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
IF YOU ARE WANTING TO BOOK A HOTEL FOR YOUR VISIT, ANYTHING ON MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. WOULD BE A 10-15 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE RACE SITE & ALL OF THEM ARE WELL KEPT TO MY KNOWLEDGE. THEY ARE ALSO SCATTERED AMONG MANY RESTAURANT & SHOPPING OPTION. THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT & THE HOWARD JOHNSON ARE NOT ALONG MLK, BUT ARE A 5-10 MINUTE DRIVE TO THE RACE SITE.
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