If you’re visiting us over the weekend of Sunday, November 4th, consider participating in or watching The Cayman Islands Triathlon Grand Cayman, a fun event held at Seven Mile Beach.
This fantastic event takes place on a beautiful course that draws local and international competitors. It’s a race presented by Cayman First that attracts amateurs and professionals, people of many ages and backgrounds.
The race begins at 6 a.m. on the 4th and ends at 12 p.m. Runners start at TBC and enjoy a complimentary breakfast after the challenging run/bike/swim is over. There will be prizes for winners and some outstanding spot prizes.
Choose from the Sprint or Olympic distance events, and take part either as an individual or member of a two/three-person relay team (Olympic distance event only). There will be 3 training races held before the Triathlon, so competitors can build their endurance and strength before the main event.
The training events are well attended so entrants will get a good feel for the culture of the Triathlon on race day. Those new to Triathlons are strongly encouraged to participate in the training races.
Sprint
The Sprint race is a 750-meter swim, 12.4-mile bike, and 3.1-mile run.
Olympic Distance
The Olympic distance race is a 1500-meter swim, 24.8-mile bike, and 6.2-mile run.
Entry Fees:
Solo Sprint – $60
Solo Olympic – $80
2 Person Olympic Team – $165
3 Person Olympic Team – $165
Requirements
There is an option to register for The Cayman Islands Triathlon Grand Cayman as a Corporate Team.
Registration is not possible on race day.
Participants of the Triathlon must be members of the Cayman Islands Triathlon Association (CITA). If you are not a member of CITA, you can register on the association’s website.
The minimum age for participation in the Triathlon is 15 years of age (or 13 years for team swimmers). Parents and legal guardians should complete the registration forms for those less than 18 years of age.
Check-in for the Triathlon is 6 a.m. on race day. You will need sufficient time to check in. The race begins at 6:45 sharp.
This year, there will be some special awards including:
- ITU-eligible Open Male, Open Female, Junior Male and Junior Female (age 16 to 19 at December 31st)
IOC-eligible Open Male, Open Female, Junior Male and Junior Female (age 15 to 18 at December 31st)
