AdventHealth Great Floridian Multisport Festival

Experience one of Florida's premier endurance events, the AdventHealth Great Floridian Endurance Festival at the World Triathlon Destination at Waterfront Park in Clermont.  Celebrating it's 36th year, the featured event is the Triple Tri Challenge where athletes complete 3 consecutive Sprint Triathlons. New for 2026 is a Triple Duathlon and Triple Aquabike option. Addition events include a standard Sprint Distance Triathlon, Sprint Aquabike, Sprint Duathlon, Sprint Aquathlon, Sprint Relay and more! Weekend activities kick off on Saturday Morning with a 15K Run and 5K Run/Walk.

This event offers multi-person registration discounts! Just register 3 or more participants in a single transaction and you'll SAVE $5 per entry! No coupon codes are required, the discount is applied automatically when you check-out. Register your friends and family members together and share Miles, Smiles, and BIG Savings! 

The new Great Floridian Triple Triathlon Challenge offers an awesome and unique race format — three sprint triathlons back-to-back! This will require not just speed but also pacing, durability, and smart transitions. Since it’s longer than a sprint but slightly shorter than an Olympic-distance tri, training needs to balance endurance with repeatability. Here are some practical training tips for the average triathlete preparing for the Great Floridian Triple Triathlon Challenge:

 
General Training Approach

Build Endurance Beyond the Total Distance
Train for slightly longer than the cumulative distances (e.g., 1–1.2 mile swims, 30–35 mile bikes, and 8–10 mile runs) so the race feels manageable.
This ensures you’re not just capable of one sprint, but can sustain energy through three.
Brick Workouts (Bike → Run, Swim → Bike)
Do multi-brick sessions (e.g., swim–bike–run–swim–bike–run) to simulate the repeated transitions.
Start with two rounds, then progress to full “triple” simulations in training as you get closer to race day.
Practice Pacing Discipline
Many triathletes go out too hard in a sprint. For three in a row, you’ll need to hold back on sprint #1 so you have energy for #3.
Aim for a strong “tempo” effort rather than all-out sprint intensity.
Transitions Training (T1 & T2)
Since you’ll have to do three T1s and three T2s, the time gained/lost adds up.
Practice smooth, efficient transitions, focusing on minimal wasted movement.
 
Swim Training

Include intervals (e.g., 8×100 yards at race pace with short rest) to mimic repeated short efforts.
Practice sighting and quick exits from the water, since you’ll be doing it multiple times.
Open-water sessions will help simulate the stress of starting three times.
 
Bike Training

Train with low-cadence power intervals to build strength, then follow with steady spinning to recover — simulates race demands.
Do back-to-back 8–12 mile intervals at race pace with short rests to prepare for the cumulative 24.6 miles.
Include some bricks where you practice running immediately after multiple short bike efforts.
 
Run Training

Focus on running off the bike — your legs will feel heavy multiple times.
Train with intervals like 3×2 miles at goal pace with jog recovery, simulating the repeated run segments.
Incorporate strength training for durability (quads, hamstrings, calves).
 
Nutrition & Hydration

This race is longer than a typical sprint (likely 3–4 hours total), so fueling matters.
Practice taking in small amounts of carbs on the bike (30–60g per hour) to keep energy steady.
Hydrate consistently, especially in Florida heat/humidity.
 
Race-Specific Simulation

Do at least 2–3 full triple simulations before race day: swim–bike–run ×3, at slightly lower intensity than race pace.
Use the same nutrition, transitions, and gear you’ll use in the event.
This helps with mental prep as much as physical.
 
Mental Prep

Think of it as three “mini races” strung together. Mentally reset after each leg rather than thinking of it as one long grind.
Develop a pacing mantra for each segment (e.g., smooth swim, steady bike, strong run).
 
✅ Summary: Train like you would for an Olympic triathlon, but with extra emphasis on brick workouts, repeatability, transitions, and pacing. The fitter you are at sustaining controlled intensity, the stronger you’ll finish triathlon #3.

Want to be a part of the fun? Have friends or family joining you who would like to help out and get a free t-shirt? Or do you have a group or club that is interested in fundraising at the race? Email vteam@sommersports.com for more information on how to get involved!

Please note that Club & Team Discounts along with special seasonal promo codes cannot be applied to multi-race bundles as they are already deeply discounted. Club and Team codes can only be applied to individual events or groups of individual races. At this time the RunSignUp platform does not allow the use of race credit codes or gift certificate codes when purchasing a multi race bundle.  

1. Entry fees are non-refundable and cannot be deferred unless you are a member of Sommer Sports Maniacs. 

2. Race management reserves the right to cancel or modify the event due to inclement weather, emergency, natural disaster or governmental interference.

3. Race management reserves the right to accept or reject all entry forms.

4. USAT sanctioned events only - In accordance with USAT policy, you must show either a photo id or driver's license to pick up a triathlon packet. The name on the race packet must match the id/dl provided.  You must also show proof of USAT membership or purchase a 1-day license.  No photo ID is required to pick-up a non-USAT Sanctioned run packet.

5. Sommer Sports has a NO REFUND policy. However, if you must withdraw from an event prior to 14 days of the event date, a discount code for 50% of your race registration fee will be provided to you. This discount code is valid for one year from the date of your request, and can only be redeemed towards a Sommer Sports owned event. No compensation will be provided within 14 days of the event that you are withdrawing from.

6. Most Sommer Sports events allow you to transfer your entry to another athlete by paying a minimal transfer fee as long as the transfer is completed 14 days prior to the event.