Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon

AUG
22
2026
Join the 41st Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon in Pelham AL on August 22 2026 for a lake swim, rolling hills on the bike, and a lively run. Sprint and Olympic distances plus relay and virtual options welcome athletes from teens to adults.
Sat 22 Aug 2026
Olympic - Individual Olympic Triathlon - 2 Per... Olympic Triathlon - 3 Per... Sprint - Individual Sprint Triathlon - 2 Pers...

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Event details

The Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama takes place on August 22, 2026 in Pelham, AL (200 Terrace Drive, 35124). The 2026 edition is the 41st running of this event, organized by Magic Sports. Race formats listed include triathlon, aquabike, and bike-run options, plus a virtual option.

  • Sprint - Individual
  • Sprint Triathlon - 2 Person Relay
  • Sprint Triathlon - 3 Person Relay
  • Olympic - Individual
  • Olympic Triathlon - 2 Person Relay
  • Olympic Triathlon - 3 Person Relay
  • Virtual - Individual - Any Distance

Course and entry

The on-site course includes a lake swim, bike sections with rolling hills, and a run course. Age minimums vary by event: sprint events are open to ages 12 and up; Olympic individual entries are open to ages 15 and up; Olympic relays are open to ages 13 and up; the virtual option is open to ages 13 and up. Registration closes on August 22, 2026. Entry fees vary by event; examples shown are Sprint Individual $84.74 and Olympic Individual $116.54. Some events use pricing tiers that increase after an initial number of registrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Olympic - Individual
Olympic Triathlon - 2 Person Relay
Olympic Triathlon - 3 Person Relay
Sprint - Individual
Sprint Triathlon - 2 Person Relay
Sprint Triathlon - 3 Person Relay
Virtual - Individual - Any Distance

Events nearby

Take on the Mammoth Endurance 12 24 36 Hour Tri Relay at Oak Mountain State Park, a looped swim bike run ultra relay with solo and team entries up to six. Short loops and an on site athlete village keep support close and the energy high.
XTERRA North American Championship at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama from May 15 to 17, 2026. Off road triathlon racing, a World Cup stop, youth championships and a festival with live music, food trucks and beer gardens.