GFT44 Distance Aquabike
Swim 1 miles - Bike 33.7 miles
The Great Floridian Triathlon's new long course distance, the GFT 44! The GFT44 Distance offers a challenge over the standard Olympic Distance Triathlon, yet does not beat you up like a 70.3 or half distance triathlon could.
This race is a great training event for late season 140.6 events.
When:
Sunday, October 20, 2024- 7:30am.
Where:
The World Triathlon Destination at Waterfront Park, Clermont, Florida. Clermont is centrally located just 22 miles west of Orlando at the junction of US 27 and SR 50. Major Orlando tourist attractions are only 30 minutes away and the ocean beaches are just an hour away. Orlando International Airport is 40 minutes southeast of Clermont.
Events*:
Great Floridian Triathlon 44 Mile Distance {GFT44) Aquabike:
All GFT events share the same courses.
Swim: A triangular 1 mile course. Swimmers will swim counter-clockwise, keeping all bouys on their left. Wetsuit use is in accordance with established USAT rules. The water temperature at this time of year can range form 76-80.
Bike: The bike course is a loop course and hilly by Florida standards. This year's new 33.7 mile bike course includes a trip up Clermont's famed Sugarloaf Mountain.. Your race ends when you cross the bike finish timing point. After the bike you can continue on and cross the main finish line in order to be photographed and recognized for your finish.
Course maos can be found on our DOWNLOADS page.
Amenities:
A well executed event with great support and volunteers, chip timing with tracking, participant shirt, Saturday morning Breakfast of Champions, and great post race food All GFT44 finishers will also receive a finisher shirt and super cool commemorative finisher medal.
Awards:
Custom Awards will be presented to the top five overall finishers.
Eligibility:
The right to accept or reject any entry is reserved. Please be aware that there are several cut-off times during the event that all participants must adhere to. Failure to meet cut-off times may result in disqualification.
USAT: The Great Floridian Triathlon is sanctioned bu USA Triathlon and all established USAT Rules will be in effect.