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GrandMan: Return of the Grand
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GrandMan: Return of the Grand

Fairhope, Alabama, United States View on map
Jun 20, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Swimrun

About this race

The GrandMan Triathlon is a time-honored tradition on Mobile Bay.  Showcasing the beauty of the charming coastal town of Fairhope, AL, the GrandMan course has always featured the iconic hill from the Municipal Pier to the scenic bluff overlooking the bay in all its glory. 

We are bringing the full triathlon format back in 2027...for 2026, we have been approved for an Aquathlon!  

This year, racers will jump from the pier and swim the traditional 600 yards, finishing at the sandy beach on the south end before transitioning in the city's beautifully renovated park.  The 4 mile run takes racers through the park, up the hill, and thru the downtown neighborhood with stunning views and Southern charm at its finest.  The run finishes back down the hill and along the bayfront.

After the race, participants will enjoy a fun, welcoming after-party with food and drinks from all-local establishments.  Bring on the beignets, burgers, and brews!

So mark your calendar -- June 20, 2026 at 7am Register today! We will see you at the pier!

Pick your distance

Swimrun

Aquathlon - Individual

Jun 20, 2026 7K 7:00 AM
$70.00
Closed

Running

Run

Jun 20, 2026 6.4K 7:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Walking

Walk

Jun 20, 2026 6.4K 7:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fairhope, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 23.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 28.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 23.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 34.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
16.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
92.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on June 20, 2026 (CDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on June 20, 2026 (CDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 07m

The sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 7:56 PM local time (CDT) in Fairhope on June 20, 2026 — 14h 07m 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, 3 Fairhope events

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