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Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
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Buster Britton Memorial Triathlon presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Pelham, Alabama, United States View on map
May 02, 2027 (America/Chicago local time)
Triathlon

About this race

Where it all started

Celebrating its 41st year in 2026, this race was the first Magic Sports (then Team Magic) event and honors local legend Buster Britton and his passion for pushing limits. Swim in a peaceful lake, bike rolling hills, and run a course inspired by Buster’s spirit.

Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete or trying your first race, you’ll find challenge and community here.

Join us and create your own lasting legacy on this iconic course.

Pick your distance

Triathlon

Sprint - Individual

Triathlon | Aquabike | Bike Run

May 02, 2027 Sprint - Individual 8:00 AM
$79.00
Open

Sprint Triathlon - 2 Person Relay

400yd Swim | 13.1mi Bike | 3mi Run

May 02, 2027 Sprint Triathlon - 2 Person Relay 8:00 AM
$149.00
Open

Sprint Triathlon - 3 Person Relay

400yd Swim | 13.1mi Bike | 3mi Run

May 02, 2027 Sprint Triathlon - 3 Person Relay 8:00 AM
$179.00
Open

Olympic - Individual

Triathlon | Aquabike | Bike Run

May 02, 2027 Olympic - Individual 7:30 AM
$109.00
Open

Olympic Triathlon - 2 Person Relay

1200yd Swim | 26.2mi Bike | 5.65mi Run

May 02, 2027 Olympic Triathlon - 2 Person Relay 7:30 AM
$169.00
Open

Olympic Triathlon - 3 Person Relay

1200yd Swim | 26.2mi Bike | 5.65mi Run

May 02, 2027 Olympic Triathlon - 3 Person Relay 7:30 AM
$199.00
Open

Running

Virtual - Individual - Any Distance

Sprint or Olympic - Anywhere

May 02, 2027 Virtual - Individual - Any Distance 7:30 AM
$79.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pelham, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 20.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 30.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 20.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 41.2°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
12.1
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.8mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.8%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 2, 2027 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 2, 2027 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 32m

The sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 7:30 PM local time (CDT) in Pelham on May 2, 2027 — 13h 32m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Pelham events

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