YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Price $50.38 - $131.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Sprint
Event summary
Join the excitement at the YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the stunning coastal location of Wrightsville Beach, New Hanover. This beloved event, which began in 1979 as the Pepsi Triathlon, has become a staple in the triathlon community, attracting both local athletes and competitors from afar. The sprint triathlon features a flat and fast course, making it an ideal choice for novice triathletes eager to take their first plunge into the sport, as well as seasoned racers looking to set new personal bests.
In addition to the traditional sprint triathlon, the event now includes a Youth Triathlon, fostering a love for the sport among younger participants. The introduction of a Corporate Relay Division adds a fun twist, encouraging local businesses to compete for a prestigious trophy and the ultimate bragging rights. With its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, the YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon promises an unforgettable day of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a cherished event along the beautiful shores of Wrightsville Beach!
In addition to the traditional sprint triathlon, the event now includes a Youth Triathlon, fostering a love for the sport among younger participants. The introduction of a Corporate Relay Division adds a fun twist, encouraging local businesses to compete for a prestigious trophy and the ultimate bragging rights. With its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, the YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon promises an unforgettable day of competition, camaraderie, and community spirit. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a cherished event along the beautiful shores of Wrightsville Beach!
Organiser's Description
Founded in 1979, as the Pepsi Triathlon, the YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon is a favorite event among locals and triathletes near and far. This event creates a lot of excitement and enthusiasm within the race community because of its scenic location in beautiful Wrightsville Beach. The course is flat and the distances are short, making it a great first event for new triathletes, and a great time trial for more experienced racers.
In recent years, the YMCA has added a Youth Triathlon event in addition to the traditional Sprint Triathlon, increasing the participation in younger athletes. The Y has also added a Corporate Relay Division to encourage local businesses to come out and compete for a very large trophy to display in their business, not to mention bragging rights for the year!
Today the event is comprised of the traditional sprint triathlon and a youth triathlon, increasing the participation in younger athletes. We've also introduced a corporate relay division to encourage businesses to come out and compete for a very large trophy to display in their office, not to mention bragging rights for the year!
RACE HISTORY
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon first held in 1979, was the brainchild of Karl Sutter, a then resident of Wrightsville Beach. Karl was competitive by nature and had been college swimmer. A few years after college, Karl had taken up running to get back in shape, and one day sprained his ankle and then turned to cycling as an outlet for fitness while his injury healed. When reading Sports Illustrated in the spring of 79 he noticed a small article about the first Ironman triathlon with its 12 participants that was held in Hawaii the prior fall. Karl approached the local YMCA which was under the direction of Jack Morris at the time, and a new event for the area was born. This triathlon originally named the Pepsi YMCA Triathlon would become the first and longest running triathlon on the east coast of the US with its start of 99 participants that September, 1979.
In recent years, the YMCA has added a Youth Triathlon event in addition to the traditional Sprint Triathlon, increasing the participation in younger athletes. The Y has also added a Corporate Relay Division to encourage local businesses to come out and compete for a very large trophy to display in their business, not to mention bragging rights for the year!
Today the event is comprised of the traditional sprint triathlon and a youth triathlon, increasing the participation in younger athletes. We've also introduced a corporate relay division to encourage businesses to come out and compete for a very large trophy to display in their office, not to mention bragging rights for the year!
RACE HISTORY
The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon first held in 1979, was the brainchild of Karl Sutter, a then resident of Wrightsville Beach. Karl was competitive by nature and had been college swimmer. A few years after college, Karl had taken up running to get back in shape, and one day sprained his ankle and then turned to cycling as an outlet for fitness while his injury healed. When reading Sports Illustrated in the spring of 79 he noticed a small article about the first Ironman triathlon with its 12 participants that was held in Hawaii the prior fall. Karl approached the local YMCA which was under the direction of Jack Morris at the time, and a new event for the area was born. This triathlon originally named the Pepsi YMCA Triathlon would become the first and longest running triathlon on the east coast of the US with its start of 99 participants that September, 1979.
Races
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Individual
Incl. $7.63 Fee & Unisex Blended Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (6:50AM EDT)
$82.63
OPENS SOON -
Relay
Incl. $11.00 Fee & Unisex Blended Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (6:50AM EDT)
$131.00
OPENS SOONWant to be part of the corporate challenge? Talk to your company about getting involved. To be part of the challenge, it requires a relay team to consist of two or more athletes with prizes for fastest corporate team and company with highest number of athlete participants. Corporate trophy give to fastest team to display in their offices until next years race. When you register, you must put your company name as a relay team or if you are an individual, you must put your affiliation during registration. -
Aquabike
Incl. $6.13 Fee & Unisex Blended Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$61.13
OPENS SOON -
Youth Triathlon
Incl. $5.38 Fee & Unisex Blended Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$50.38
OPENS SOON
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