MLT Sarasota is hosted by the VISIT SARASOTA and is a USAT sanctioned event.

Race Day: Saturday June 18th

Location: Nathan Benderson Park - Sarasota, FL

Entry into the race also includes: 

·         Entry into the ticketed festival area

·         Tickets to MLT Concert Series at race site featuring Headliner Russell Dickerson (6/18)

·  One additional festival ticket for guest ($10 value)

· Opportunity to purchase up to two more discounted festival tickets ($5 each)

·  Access to the craft beer garden

·         MLT finisher’s shirt

·         MLT finisher’s medal

·  Athlete goodie bag

·         Delicious post-race food and on-course nutrition

·         Access to the best views of the professional race

·        VIP MLT pro athlete interaction opportunities

One of the highlights of Race Day Saturday will be the professional team racing in the afternoon.  Eight teams of two professional women and two professional men will face off in a Super Sprint Mixed Relay.  The format is fast and exciting with short, looped courses and a unique team relay twist.  The Sarasota Sun will play host to seven other teams representing different areas across the country. Find the full list of pro triathletes competing in Major League Triathlon here: MLT Pros

The swim course will feature a loop in the beautiful Nathan Benderson Park Lake.  The bike course will bring athletes around the lake. It is extremely flat and fast! The run course is highlighted by a scenic stretch on the road alongside the lake and even a stretch down the middle on a pathway that splits the lake in two! 

The Festival will include: live music, craft beer, games, interactive expo areas, the best views of the exciting professional race, VIP access to the professional athletes, and more. Russell Dickerson will headline MLT Temple's Concert. Participating breweries will be announced in the near future.

MLT's Host Hotel, Holiday Inn Sarasota, is the perfect place to stay for your visit. Several MLT weekend events will take place at our host hotel and this is the hotel that our MLT pros trust. Call the Holiday Inn at 941-782-4400 to book your reservations today! 

MLT SARASOTA EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, June 17th:

3pm-8pm      Packet Pickup (Nathan Benderson Park)

5pm              Host Hotel Meet and Greet with MLT Pros

6:15pm         Family Fun Run (Nathan Benderson Park)

7pm              Pro Athlete Panel/Meet and Greets (Holiday Inn)

Saturday, June 18:

5:15am         Transition Open/Race Day Check in

6:45am         Transition Closed

6:55am         National Anthem

7am              Amateur Races Start

8:30 am        Expo Opens

11:30am       Race Cutoffs           

11:30am       AG Award Ceremony

12pm            MLT Ticketed Festival Opens (Food Vendors, Craft Beer, Music, Game Zone and More!)

12pm            Strider Bikes Kids Adventure Zone Opens

12:30pm       Kids Fun Run (Finisher Ribbons presented by pros)

1pm              Signing Session and Pro Meet and Greet at Festival

2:30pm         MLT Pro Introduction/Team Presentation

3pm              MLT Pro Race Start

5pm              Pro Interaction at MLT Festival Begins

5pm              Opening Musical Acts Begin

5:45pm         Pro Athlete Award Ceremony

6:30pm          MLT Headliner: Russell Dickerson 

8:30pm          Festival Close         

Sunday, April 17th

8am             Breakfast with MLT Pros at Host Hotel

10am           MLT Pro Talks/Clinics begin

*Schedule is subject to change. 

A partial refund will be made in the amount of $50 for the Sprint race and $25 for the Kids and Super Sprint race if requested in writing on or before June 1, 2016. After this date, will we not offer refunds, no exceptions.
 
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL A RACE ENTRANT BE ALLOWED TO TRANSFER, SELL OR SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER ATHLETE AT ANY TIME – NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. 

MLT has the right to shorten or cancel the event if, in MLT's judgment, environmental conditions including weather become dangerous; in this scenario no refunds will be given.