Welcome to Emerald Coast Events web site, home of Emerald Coast Triathlon, Duathlon and The Aqua Bike Series Races. Also hosting- The Shrimp & Oyster Festival and The Southeast Blues & BBQ Festival.
The 2008 Triathlon / Duathlon and Aqua Bike Series is proud to announce that AT&T Real Yellow Pages is the presenting sponsor for the 2008 race series. The race staff is proud to partner with AT&T Real Yellow Pages in an effort to provide a greater racing experience for all participants.
USA Triathlon monitored course Location - Host Sponsor Spinnaker Beach Club
8975 Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, Florida 32407 Telephone: 850-234-7892 For Race Information Call 850-784-9542 The world-famous beach club is the location of the race site, swim, transition area, finish line, and awards party.
Directions to the Club can be found here. www.spinnakerbeachclub.com
Registration is located at the Spinnaker Beach Club. Registration is Friday the day prior to race date, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm and Race Day, 6:30 am - 7:15 am. Race Start 7:30 AM CST
Race Course Swim - 1/3 mile in the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Bike - 15 miles along the beautiful beach of Panama City Beach. Run - 3.1 miles through the beach's residential area.
The Emerald Coast Triathlon Series is a USA Triathlon sanctioned race. All participants, if not a USAT member, including relay members, must purchase a one day license ($10) at check-in or you may include it with your entry fee.
Please Note:
Athletes Are Not Guaranteed A T-shirt If They Are Not Pre-registered.
Event Description: For the Triathlon and Aqua Bike...Swim 1/3 mile in the in the beautiful emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Experience the thrill of an open water swim. The water is usually flat and very calm in the morning. The course is well marked with buoys and for additional assistance there are volunteers with kayaks and personal watercraft. For the Triathlon and Duathlon and Aqua Bike... The bike course is a 15 mile flat, fast course that takes you along the white sands of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches. A water station is at the turnaround mark with water and gatorade. Police are numerous and are located at all major intersections. Please thank them as you pass by. We do penalize for drafting. For the Triathlon and Duathlon...Run 3.1 miles on a picturesque out and back course complete with the most friendly and energetic volunteers. Aqua Run is the same as the Bike except it is a 1/3 mile swim and a 3.1 mile run. Relay teams are welcome in Triathlons, Duathlons and Aqua Bike. It is permitted to have a two person team for the Triathlon or Duathlon but two person teams are not eligible for awards. Awards are presented 3 deep in all age categories, including masters (over 40), grandmasters (over 50), great grandmasters (over 60), military, clydesdale and athena... Prepare yourself, your family and all volunteers for the best post race awards party on the beach located at the world famous Spinnaker Beach Club. The party's for you, the food is great, the beverages are cold. Bring the whole family!! It's a celebration!!
Divisions / Awards
Age Groups - 13 and under, 14-16, 17-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+, MILITARY Male/Female,
Awards go 3 deep.
Top 3 - OVERALL Male/Female,
CLYDESDALE (Male 200 lbs +),
ATHENA (Female 145 lbs +)
Awards to first place only -
MASTER Male/Female (40+),
GRANDMASTER Male/Female (50+),
GREAT GRANDMASTER Male/Female (60+),
RELAYS - Male, Female, Mixed.
T-shirts are guaranteed to pre-registered entrants.
It's about the race... it's about the location... it's about the party... it's about the weekend. Don't forget to smile as you cross the Finish Line, there should be a photographer present taking shots of everyone coming across.
And we make you a promise that you'll have an incredible time the minute you arrive at our beaches. Join us at the finish line after the race for one 'kick ass' awards party, complete with food, beverage, sun, and fun. And don't forget to enjoy our sponsor the Spinnaker Beach Club and eat at it's famous Paradise Grill.
Series Awards - Awards will be distributed to the Series winners in the Overall Division, Age Group Divisions, and the Fastest Split Divisions. You must race 3 of the 4 races to be eligible. The awards will be comprised of valuable merchandise and gift certificates. Series points system -
1st place = 10 points
2nd place = 7 points
3rd place = 5 points
4th place = 3 points
5th place = 1 point
Click on Championship Standings Here!
to get the latest standings.
Rules - This is a USA Triathlon monitored course. ANSI approved helmets are required. NO drafting! The series winners will be calculated by a point system that is awarded 5 deep in the divisions as specified. Relay teams can be 2 or 3 person teams. Fat-tired bikes are permitted to compete, but do not have a specified division. Timetable:
Check-in at the Spinnaker Beach Club.
Friday - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Race packet pick up -- Spinnaker Beach Club
And while yourt here, dine at the Paradise Grill.
Saturday - 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.Race packet pick up--Spinnaker Beach Club Saturday - 7:30 a.m. - RACE START
Saturday - 10:30 a.m. or as the last finisher crosses the finish line AWARDS PARTY AT THE BEACH!!
Note** - The Emerald Coast Triathlon Series is a USA Triathlon sanctioned race.
***All participants, if not a USAT member, including relay members, must purchase a one day license ($10) at check-in. You MAY NOT include your one day license fee with your entry fee if you register online via Active.com. A picture ID is required to obtain the insurance.
