Fort De Soto Triathlon Series (Trilogy)
St. Petersburg (Fort De Soto Park, North Beach), United States · May to October · Integrity Multisport
Course: 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 32 km (19.9 mi) bike, 10 km (6.2 mi) run. 'International': 0.5 mi / 20 mi / 6.2 mi (0.8 km / 32 km / 10 km), shorter than a standard Olympic.
Why people love it
- Shallow salt-water swim of 400 m (0.25 mi) in full view of spectators
- Flat, traffic-free park road and run with Gulf views
- Four races a year, May to October, with sprint and international options
- Tampa airport about 40 km (25 mi) away
- Duathlon and aquabike options on the same morning
Watch out for
- Summer heat and humidity: highs up to 35 °C (95 °F) and no shade on the run
- Water 27 to 31 °C (81 to 88 °F), no wetsuit; summer thunderstorms possible
- The main park road can be bumpy
- 'International' is 0.8 / 32 / 10 km (0.5 / 20 / 6.2 mi), shorter than Olympic
- Very few racers have written about it; 2027 dates not yet published
Race
How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 30% of the overall score.
Toughness: Moderate
- Racer satisfactionLoved3.8
RaceRaves shows 5 ratings across the series pages, almost all from one repeat racer who gave top marks; a first-timer was less enthusiastic. · Low confidence
- OrganizationWell run3.9
A repeat racer praised clear markings, roomy bike racks, timing and awards; a first-timer rated production 3 out of 5. · Low confidence
- First timer friendlyFriendly3.7
'International' means an 800 m (0.5 mi) swim, 32 km (20 mi) bike and 10 km (6.2 mi) run; flat but hot. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- PR potentialFast3.8
Flat traffic-free course but short 32 km (20 mi) bike; heat. · Low confidence
Swim
Wetsuit odds, water temperature, calm, and the experience of the start. Counts for 16% of the overall score.
- Wetsuit legalRarely1.3
Gulf water of 27 to 31 °C (81 to 88 °F) is over the 25.6 °C (78 °F) limit; wetsuits almost never legal. · Medium confidence
- Water temperatureUncomfortable2.0
Gulf surface water is typically 27 to 31 °C (81 to 88 °F) in summer, an estimate: warm to bath-like. · Low confidence
- Calm waterMostly calm3.9
Summer mornings on the Gulf side are usually calm; thunderstorm and hurricane-season risk. · Low confidence
- Swim easeEasy4.0
0.5 mi (800 m) salt-water swim. · Low confidence
- Swim experienceGreat3.8
Warm Gulf water and a white sand beach; no first-hand swim reports. · Low confidence
- Swim supportGood3.7
A hospital medical team in 2021 and the swim is in view of the shore; no detail on kayaks or lifeguards. · Low confidence
Bike
Road surface, closures, scenery and wind. Counts for 18% of the overall score.
- Road surfaceMixed2.8
A reviewer called the main park road very bumpy on a road bike. · Low confidence
- Road closuresFully closed4.7
The organiser says the bike course is 100 percent traffic free. · Medium confidence
- Bike sceneryBeautiful3.6
Park road past mangroves and the Gulf. · Low confidence
- WindSome wind2.7
Open barrier island; a nearby June listing cites average wind about 26 km (16.2 mi)/h (16 mph). · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Bike speedFast4.0
Flat; bumpy sections reported. · Low confidence
- Bike flatnessPancake flat4.8
Two flat laps, 32 km (20 mi). · Low confidence
- Bike simplicityMostly simple4.0
Out-and-back style park road, one lap sprint, two laps international. · Low confidence
Run
Crowds, aid stations, conditions underfoot and scenery. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Crowd supportDecent2.8
A small local field; one racer mentioned a good crowd and after-party, and spectators can watch the swim from shore. · Low confidence
- Aid stationsGood3.9
One racer reported plenty of water stops and finish snacks, but no hot food. · Low confidence
- Run sceneryBeautiful4.0
Gulf of Mexico views along the park route. · Low confidence
- Run conditionsHard2.4
6.2 mi (10 km) with no shade in heat. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Run flatnessFlat4.8
Two flat 5 km (3.1 mi) loops, 10 km (6.2 mi) in total. · Low confidence
Conditions
Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 13% of the overall score.
- Air temperatureHarsh1.9
Summer highs 29 to 35 °C (85 to 95 °F), lows 24 to 28 °C (75 to 83 °F); October is milder. · Medium confidence
- Weather reliabilityVariable2.8
Summer thunderstorms and hurricane season (Aug to Oct); series has four dates a year. · Low confidence
- Venue beautyLovely4.2
Fort De Soto Park beaches; RaceRaves scenery scores run 3 to 5 out of 5. · Medium confidence
- Spectator friendlyEasy4.1
The swim is in view of spectators from shore, and laps are short. · Low confidence
Course traits, not part of the score
- Low altitudeSea level5.0
Sea level. · High confidence
Stay and travel
Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.
- Hotel availabilityGood4.2
Many St. Pete Beach and St. Petersburg hotels; no sell-out signals. · Low confidence
- Hotel valueNormal3.2
Gulf-coast resort pricing; summer is off-peak. · Low confidence
- WalkabilitySome driving3.0
The park entrance and transition are in the park; hotels are 10 to 30 minutes away by car. · Low confidence
- Travel easeEasy4.0
Tampa (TPA) about 40 km (25 mi) and St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE) about 30 km (19 mi) away. · Medium confidence
- LogisticsSimple3.7
One venue and transition with a 7:00 am start; park entry, packet pickup and parking details are not published. · Low confidence
- Town and foodGood4.2
St. Petersburg and Pass-a-Grille restaurants and bars. · Medium confidence
Key facts
- Location
- St. Petersburg (Fort De Soto Park, North Beach), Florida, United States
- Typical month
- May to October
- Latest or next date
- 18 October 2026
- Organiser
- Integrity Multisport
- Distances (non-standard)
- 0.8 km (0.5 mi) swim, 32 km (19.9 mi) bike, 10 km (6.2 mi) run
- Swim venue
- Gulf of Mexico off North Beach, Fort De Soto Park (sea)
- Water temperature
- 27–31 °C (81–88 °F)
- Wetsuit
- Banned
- Swim start
- wave
- Swim laps
- 1
- Bike laps
- 2
- Run laps
- 2
- Run shade
- None
- Air temperature
- 24–35 °C (75–95 °F)
- Humidity
- High in summer
- Altitude
- 1 m (3 ft)
- Nearest airport
- Tampa International (TPA), 40 km (25 mi) away
- Where to stay
- St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg
- Booking
- Hotels at St. Pete Beach, Pass-a-Grille and St. Petersburg; park entry fee applies (not confirmed).
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