Event Description

The Zarzaur Law Sea Turtle Triathlon is held annually the first Sunday of October.  The 2021 event will be on Sunday, October 3rd.  This race has sold out for the past 3 years with 250 youth athletes participating.

The event is held on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in Pensacola Beach, Florida. The event features a full triathlon experience for children from 7 to 15 years old while friends and family cheer them on. With a fully supported event on a closed course, safety and encouragement from volunteers complement the excitement of children becoming triathletes.

The swim course is held in the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico followed by scenic bike and run courses.  Both are an out and back along Highway 399 which is closed to vehiclar traffic during the event.  Every athlete will receive a finisher medal.  Custom age group awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placement in each age group.  ​