GFT44 Distance Triathlon
Swim 1 miles - Bike 33.7 miles - Run 9.3 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:
Saturday, 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):
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..
Run: The 15K (9.3 mile) 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, 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 three overall, top masters finsiher, the top three finishers in each 5 year age group, and the top three Clydesdale/Athenas under 40 and 40 & above, 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.