Huntsville Sprint Triathlon

Race Information

• The 46th Annual Huntsville Sprint Triathlon is presented by Edward Jones.
• Race Distance: 400 meter Pool SWIM / 8 mile BIKE / 3 mile RUN (bike and run lengths are approximate and vary from year to year based on course adjustments) - scroll down for course maps.
• Both Individuals Participants and Relay-Teams are welcome!
• PARKING: Navigate to 2223 Drake Ave SW to access parking; DO NOT navigate to the Aquatics Center!
• Race start time is 7:30am.  Cutoff times will be enforced: athletes must start the bike portion by 8:45am and the run portion by 9:45am.
• As in 2025, the bike course will no longer have the sharp U-Turn on Triana Boulevard but will continue south to loop around the Public Safety Training Academy parking lot before heading back north on Triana Boulevard.
• Athletes will be seeded according to reported swim time (this may and should be adjusted closer to race day).
• Athletes may not enter the bike course without a buckled helmet and proper footwear and attire.
• An athlete and spectator guide will be emailed closer to race day.  Failure to comply with the rules and regulations of the Huntsville Sprint Triathlon and the Team Rocket Tri-Club may result in disqualification. 
• Registration will close Friday July 31, 2026, at midnight or when registrations reach 450 cyclists.
• Your finisher swag consists of a super cool, soft, lightweight t-shirt. This will be picked up on site after you finish the run.
• Race proceeds will be donated to local charities. 

Tee Shirt Cutoff

Register by July 18 to guarantee your shirt size!  We will order extra shirts but cannot guarantee you a shirt or the correct size unless you register by July 18.

Practice Swim

• There will be a practice swim and race brief on Sunday August 2nd from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (time subject to change) at the Aquatics Center (2213 Drake Ave SW). 
• We'll discuss the race and transition outside in front of the building and then enter the building around 2:30pm for the practice swim.
• You can swim the course as many times as you like until about 3:45.
• This is a great opportunity to practice the long lanes and adjust your estimated swim time!

Packet Pick-Up

• Thursday August 6th, 11am - 5:45 pm at Bicycle Cove, 5575 Highway 431 South, Brownsboro, AL 35741
• Friday August 7th, 11 am - 6:30 pm at Fleet Feet, 181 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758
• Saturday August 8th - 5:30am (RACE DAY!)

Race Photos are here - Thank You We Run Huntsville for the great pics!

• 2025 Swim Photos
• 2025 Bike Photos
• 2025 Run Photos
• 2025 Practice Swim and Race Preview

Helpful Tips:

• In this race morning video the Race Director walks you through race morning, parking, and spectator information. 
  In this transition and course instruction video the Transition and Course Coordinators walk you through what to do in transition and what to expect on the course.  
• Watch this full course video from 2023 to be fully prepared!  Note that each year there may be slight changes to the course or setup to accommodate conditions.
• Reminder that athletes will enter the pool by swim time (shortest to longest) to help manage congestion. Please be as accurate as possible with your swim time; you will have an opportunity to adjust your swim time closer to race day.  It is acceptable to stop and hold the side or the rope, to stop and rest at each end, and to use a snorkel.  If you feel you will stop during the swim, please factor that into your swim time. There will be lifeguards and volunteers around the pool.  The practice swim will be a great opportunity to determine an appropriate time!
• Need help training?  Fleet Feet's Tri-101 program kicks off on May 19 and is designed to have you race ready for the Huntsville Sprint Tri.  Sign up and get tips from some great triathletes and access to group training sessions!  

Get Involved!

Learn more about Team Rocket Tri-Club here!

Bikes will be racked according to race number.  Positions will alternate sides of the rack. Relay teams will have a special area in transition. 

Once transition is closed please avoid crossing the timing mats unless entering and exiting as part of the race.  Relay team members should remove their chip after completing their leg of the race to avoid corrupting the timing data.

Rack your bike by the seat, with the front wheel on the same side as your race  number.  Place your gear neatly and compactly on the 'rider's left side' of your bike.

The bike course is on public roads.  Most of the course follows a lane closed to traffic via cones.  A short portion of the course is through a residential area (with no coned lane).

Course Sentries and HPD Officers will be stationed at key points along the course.

Please stay to the right unless passing.  Be aware of your surroundings and of traffic. 

If riding with smaller children stay behind them - do not ride next to anyone except during passing.

While we do our best to clear the course prior to the race, debris or obstacles may be on the course.

Please note that parking is on the south side of the venue.  The entrance to the Aquatic Center will be closed to traffic. 

All athletes and spectators should navigate to 2223 Drake Avenue SW to access parking, then take their gear up the west side of the aquatic center to the check-in area.

The run course is a combination of cross-country, gravel road, and greenway.  Don't miss the left turn at the aid station to do the greenway out and back!

There is one aid station sponsored by Fleet Feet with water and Powerade that athletes will pass twice on the route.

Athletes will enter the pool two at a time (sit or jump - no diving!) by race number.  Race numbers are assigned by estimated swim time, with fastest swimmers first to minimize congestion.

Athletes may rest on the side, rope, or at the end of the lane, but may not pull themselves along the rope or side.

While snorkels are allowed, no floatation assistance or swim fins are allowed.