Events
Event Description
The Tampa Bay BABES Triathlon is a women-only race created by women, for women — welcoming first-timers and experienced athletes alike. Hosted by Team BABE Athletics, this event is all about supportive racing, strong community, and an experience you’ll want to return to year after year.
Join us at the beautiful Fort De Soto Park for a flat, fast course set against Florida’s coastal scenery, with three race options to choose from:
Sprint Triathlon
- 400-yard point-to-point swim
- 9.5-mile bike on a flat, traffic-free course
- 3.1-mile run through coastal park views
Sprint Duathlon
- 1-mile run
- 9.5-mile bike
- 3.1-mile run
Sprint Aquabike
- 400-yard swim
- 9.5-mile bike
Whether this is your first endurance event or your next race, BABES is designed to help you show up confident, supported, and ready to have fun. Grab a friend and come be part of it!
Event Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Location: North Beach, Fort De Soto Park — St. Petersburg, Florida
Start Time: 7:15 AM (Sprint, Relay, Auqua) 7:20 AM Duathlon
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, June 27th
11:00 AM -3:00 PM
Residence Inn by Marriott Tierra Verde
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP
Sunday, June 28th
5:45 - 6:45 AM (gate opens at 5:30 AM)
North Beach at Fort Desoto Park
RACE MORNING TIMELINE
5:30 AM Gates open at Fort Desoto Park
5:45 AM Transition Opens & Race Day Packet Pickup (please come Saturday to avoid lines)
6:50 AM Transition Closes
7:05 AM Anthem & Pre-Race Announcements (at swim start)
7:15 AM Tri & Aquabike Race Start (on beach)
7:20 AM Duathlon Race Start (at finish line)
Award Categories
Sprint Triathlon
- Age group 1st-3rd: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+
- Top 3: Athena, Rookie, Adaptive & Relay Divisions
Sprint Duathlon
- Top 3 overall, 1st place Masters (40+), 1st place Grand Masters (50+)
Sprint Aquabike
- Top 3 overall, 1st place Masters (40+), 1st place Grand Masters (50+)
Category Definitions
- Adaptive: as definited by USA Triathlon, general classification for athletes racing with visual or physical impairments or neurodiversity
- Rookie: 1st time racing a triathlon
- Athena: female triathletes racing at 165+ lbs
- Relay: 2-3 person team
- Note: athletes may select age group or voluntarily race in another category - for questions or accommodation requests, please email Coral Owen (race director) at coral@teambabeathletics.com
Packet Pickup Info
Saturday, June 27, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Residence Inn by Marriott Tierra Verde
We strongly recommend doing packet pick up on Saturday to avoid lines on race morning.
Your packet contains items such as your event swim cap, race numbers, bib number, and timing chip that are required to race (plus some other awesome swag!).
- North Beach, Fort Desoto Park, 5:45-6:45 AM
Host Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott St. Petersburg Tierra Verde
214 Madonna Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33715
Situated 10 minutes from the race start with stunning coastal views, we are delighted to partner with the Residence Inn by Marriott as our host hotel for 2026.
Though the room block is now closed, you can still reserve a room on their website.
Contact Form
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Event Location
North Beach, Fort Desoto Park
3500 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715 US
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