Event Description
Race Venue:
Conservation Park: 100 Conservation Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Race Parking:
There are around 130 parking spots available at the conservation park. Carpool if possible to the event.
Race Format:
Run 1.7 miles, bike 9.5 miles, run 2.7 miles (all on hard packed gravel trails). This is a USAT sanctioned race. You will need a valid USAT membership, or one day license.
Race Number:
Your race bib will be found in your packet. Please make sure it is visible during the run segments of the race. Additionally, a bike and helmet number will be in your packet for you to put on your bike and helmet during the bike portion. You will need your race bib to reclaim your bike gear after the race ends.
Bike Inspection:
It is up to each individual athlete to make sure the bike is working and operating properly. Please make sure the handlebar ends are plugged.
Bike Check In:
All bikes must be checked in on race morning, starting at 6:45am.
Site maps:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LQ8jEEJK09mBVKAU6d_4-f3PO3Ux17n3aTc2u4Yg0yg/edit?usp=sharing
Dropping out:
If you drop out of the race for any reason, please let an official or staff member know.
Bike Course:
The bike course will follow the orange loop around the perimeter of the conservation park (9.5 miles).
Run Courses:
The first run course will be the green loop (1.7 miles). The second run course will start with the green trail (buck pond), then take a slight right onto the cypress pond trail. Then, you will turn right onto Baxley Homestead to head to the finish (2.7 miles).
Relay:
The relay will “exchange” in the transition area. Relay teams can be made up of 2 or 3 people, and all male, all female, or co-ed team.
Run Water Station:
There will be a run water station that you will pass through for both run courses. It will be approximately .62 miles into each run course.
Course Markings:
Follow the trail signs (color corresponded). There will also be volunteers on the course directing people where to go. Study the courses in advance.
https://www.pcbfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/735/Conservation-Park-Map-PDF?bidId=
Course Maps:
Run course #1: https://www.strava.com/routes/3493013475083767418
Bike course: https://www.strava.com/routes/3493012240869770848
Run course #2: https://www.strava.com/routes/3493016988058165856
Litter:
Please do not litter on the course. Respect the course and its property.
Restrooms:
There are restrooms available at the conservation park, located near the transition area.
Timing:
The race will use a mass-start manual timing system. Finishers will receive a numbered popsicle stick in chute order to verify finishing placement and final times.
Results and Awards:
Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male and female. The top relay team in each division (M, F, MF) will be given an award.
Raffles:
Raffles will be held at the pavilion after the race. Raffle tickets can be bought for 1$ each. Additionally, raffle tickets will be awarded to the winners and age group 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The breakdown is as follows.
Overall Winner : 25 Raffle tickets
Overall 2nd place: 20 Raffle tickets
Overall 3rd place: 15 Raffle tickets
Overall Relay Winner (each division): 15 Raffle tickets
Overall 2nd place relay (each division): 8 raffle tickets
Overall 3rd place relay (each division): 4 raffle tickets
Age group winner: 12 raffle tickets
Age group 2nd place: 8 raffle tickets
Age group 3rd place: 4 raffle tickets
*Age groups will be <14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Unsportsmanlike Conduct:
Please no unsportsmanlike conduct before, during, or after the race. For a pdf of commonly violated rules by USAT, https://kineticmultisports.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/USAT-Most-Commonly-Violated-Rules.pdf
Volunteers: We need volunteers for this event, so if you want to volunteer or bring a group, please email nathanholmes563@gmail.com
If you have any questions, please reach out to nathanholmes563@gmail.com
Race Director's Note: This is the first race under the new race organizing brand, Sand Dollar Racing. The mission of Sand Dollar Racing is to bring back triathlons that once existed in the Panhandle region, starting with Bay County, and expand into new race locations with other multisport options. Read more here: With that being said, the goal is to keep race costs low, while still delivering a fun race.
Pricing Timetable:
Launch Price
5/28 - 7/5, 2026
$35
Early Price
7/6 - 10/6, 2026
$40
Regular Registration
10/7, 2026 - 4/4, 2027
$45
Late Registration
4/5 - 6/4, 2027
$50
Week/Day of Registration
6/5 - 6/12, 2027
$55
Race Schedule: (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Sat, 6/12
6:45am
Transition opens and packet pick up/day of registration
7:50am
Transition closes
7:50am
Pre race briefing, final remarks
8:00am
Duathlon start (including relays)
9:00am
Expected first finisher
10:30am
Awards + Raffles
Weather/Cancellation Policy:
We will do our best to not cancel the race, but if there is lightning we will have to cancel the race, or, if possible, delay the race. There will be no refunds due to weather.
