Tri-Cooter Sprint Triathlon

Oct 31, 2026 · Inverness, FL
Score 9/10

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Race details

Distances / formats
Sprint triathlon (0.25 mi / 12 mi / 3 mi); Duathlon (1 mi / 12 mi / 3 mi); Aquabike (0.25 mi / 12 mi); Relay
Swim type
lake
Wetsuit notes
projected wetsuit legal; projected water temp ~78F (org note updated periodically)
Course notes
Wallace Brooks Park / Lake Henderson; flat Rails-to-Trails bike and run; part of Great American Cooter Festival; limited to 300 athletes
Beginner signals (raw)
Athena; Clydesdale; Novice; Adaptive; Non-Competitive; relay; marketed for beginners

Why this SoftStart Score

  • +2 Novice / first-timer support
  • +1 Relay option
  • +1 Athena / Clydesdale
  • +1 Flat course noted
  • +1 Recreational / non-competitive wave
  • +1 Sprint format published
  • +1 Duathlon option (no-swim path)
  • +1 Aquabike option

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Source: https://drcsports.com/race/great-cooter-triathlon

Train for this race with

Clubs and shops near Inverness (Gainesville & Nature Coast). Best-effort match by area.

Tri club

Alachua County High School Triathlon Club

Gainesville, FL

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