Great Floridian Long Course Duathlon

Run 3.1 miles - Bike 60 miles - Run 13.1 miles

Ditch the Swim and Run-Bike-Run!

The GFT Duathlon is a great race for you land lovers out there!

The GFT Duathlon features a 3.1 mile run followed by a 60 mile bike and an 13.1 mile run to the finish. This event is similar to the GFT 1/2 Distance with a 3.1 mile run being substituted for the 1.2 mile swim. 

When:
Saturday, October 21, 2023 

Where:

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:

Long Distance Duathlon:

A long distance duathlon (run-bike-run) featuring a 3.1 mile run, 60 mile bike, and an 13.1 mile run.

Courses:

All GFT events share the same courses.  Duathletes complete a 3.1 mile run, the first lap of the bike course, and two laps of the run course.  Please click here for additional course information and maps.   

Run 1:  A 5K, 3.1 mile run.

Bike: The bike course is a loop course and hilly by Florida standards.  This year's bike course has been redesigned and has 1/3 less elevation change than in previous years.  Athletes will complete the first lap of the bike course. The first lap travels around Lake Minneola at the start and is 60 miles long.  

Run 2: The run course is a two lap out and back course on the scenic South Lake Trail.  The course is flat and fast!

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, Friday morning Breakfast of Champions, and great post race food,  All GFT Duathlon 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, male and female. 

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.