Beacon Hill Park - between Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe, on HWY 98, Panhandle Florida. If you are coming from Panama City Beach follow HWY 98. When you get to Mexico Beach, look for El Governor Motel on your righthand side. Keep going on HWY 98 and 2.5 miles after El Governor, on your left-hand side will be a park - your race site! For those coming from Tallahassee; park will be on your right-hand side. See the weather here.
BEACH BLAST consists of 4 races; pick yours: Sprint Triathlon 0.35 mile swim - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run Sprint Duathlon 1.2 mile run - 15 mile bike - 3.1 mile run Olympic Triathlon 0.7 mile swim - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run Olympic Duathlon 3.1 mile run - 25 mile bike - 6.2 mile run
All 4 races start from the same spot on the beautiful local beach. Olympic races take off at 7:00 am CT and Sprint distance races start at 7:30am CT. Swimmers and runners (duathletes after the first run on the beach) will follow the same course to T1, on the bike, T2, and run. Participants of Sprint distance races will turn around on the bike and run before Olympic participants will. Please watch for signs, flags, and volunteers to lead you.
Having 4 races at once makes Beach Blast a unique event and a great destination for a weekend on the beach!
Thank you SPIBELT.COM - a new sponsor in September 2011 - Thank you!
All times in Beach Blast Triathlon & Duathlon are CENTRAL!
Friday before race
5-8 pm - Race packet pick up at the race site – Beacon Hill Park – 2.5 miles from El Governor Motel – past Mexico Beach.
7:00 pm – Race site – Race meeting for first-timers, teams and anyone interested in course details, last minute changes, USAT rules and other information.
Saturday - Race day
5:30 am - Transition area opens. Late packet pick up. Getting ready (bikes placed on first come- first serve basis), body marking, water bottle fill up…etc. Pre-race meetings on the beach (start line) at 6:50 am. All race packets must be picked up at this time.
7:00 am - Race starts for Olympic Distance participants – first wave
7:30 am – Race starts for Sprint Distance participants – second wave
Please note: all times are CENTRAL. Be safe and have a blast!
Awardsceremony starts as soon as the last athlete crosses the finish line.
Win gift certificates from TriSports.com and fun stuff from HammerNutrition.com in our famous drawings while eating shrimp, hot dogs, having a beer and waiting for the final results.
Awards: Awards Categories · Male and Female Overall (1st, 2nd, 3rd) · Male and Female Masters (1st, 2nd, 3rd) · Male and Female Age Groups (1st, 2nd, 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+ · Clydesdale (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Athena (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Masters Clydesdale (1st, 2nd, 3rd), Masters Athena (1st, 2nd, 3rd). Male, Female, and Mixed Teams (1st Place only). Physically challenged.
Fun stuff: We'll have pizza, grilled shrimp, and hot dogs for you! Of course, beer too! Due to high popularity of our shrimp, they will be available for sale at race site during post-race party. So bring some cash – these shrimp are fresh and delicious!
While we wait for awards, you can win great prizes from sponsors: Trisports.com and Hammer Nutrition.
Hammer Nutrition will be providing energy gels for your race bags and endurance drinks for the course!
Entry fees: Sprint Tri/Du Individual $60.00 Sprint Tri/Du Relay of 2 $90.00 Sprint Tri/Du Relay of 3 $135.00 Olympic Tri/Du Individual $75.00 Olympic Tri/Du Relay of 2 $120.00 Olympic Tri/Du Relay of 3 $180.00
No race day registrations will be available. Last chance to register will be the night before race at the packet pick up (unless race closed early) BUT you MAY NOT receive a t-shirt or goody bag as we did not have a chance to prepare for your very last minute registration. Race management reserves the right to close registration when needed to keep the event safe for all participants. And add $10.00 to the regular registration fees please. No refunds. Transfers will only be allowed to military personnel in case of military orders to relocate (a copy of orders required). By registering for the event participants agree to all policies.
Where to stay:El Governor Motel in Mexico Beach offers HUGE discount to Beach Blast athletes! Please book your stay as early as possible. This beautiful place with the best sunsets on Gulf Coast fills up fast! (The number of rooms available at this discounted rate is limited; book your room early). Don't forget to mention you are participating in Beach Blast calling: El Governor Motel). The manager of El Governor also donates pizza for our post-race party - thank you!
We sponsored a sister-event in September 2007; Beach Blast Tri in Iraq. We received some photos and our understanding is that the guys had a blast! Congratulations!
Beacon Hill Park - between Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe, on HWY 98, Panhandle Florida. If you are coming from Panama City Beach follow HWY 98. When you get to Mexico Beach, look for El Governor Motel on your righthand side. Keep going on HWY 98 and 2.5 miles after El Governor, on your left-hand side will be a 
Hammer Nutrition will be providing energy gels for your race bags and endurance drinks for the course! 
Where to stay: El Governor Motel in Mexico Beach offers HUGE discount to Beach Blast athletes! Please book your stay as early as possible. This beautiful place with the best sunsets on Gulf Coast fills up fast! (The number of rooms available at this discounted rate is limited; book your room early). Don't forget to mention you are participating in Beach Blast calling: 