Beach Bum Triathlon
Events
| Beach Triathlon : Swim 500 meters, Beach Bike 6 miles, Beach Run 3 miles |
| Beach Duathlon : Beach Run 1.5 miles, Beach Bike 6 miles, Beach Run 3 miles |
- Race Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Location:Coligny Beach Park
- City/State/Zip:Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928
- Country: USA
_ The 2026 BEACH BUM Triathlon & Duathlon:
CALLING ALL BEACH BUMS - The BEACH BUM TRIATHLON & DUATHLON Series enters it 23rd year of production and we are STILL HAVING FUN! That's over 43 races in those years - that's a lot of Coconut Monkeys!
We are ready to host y'all on the beach again - whether you're aiming for a Coconut Monkey or just aiming to avoid sunburn lines, we guarantee you'll have a unique and exhilarating experience.
Course Information:
Transition Area:
• The transition area is located on the beach. The bike racks will not be numbered – the triathletes may rack their bike first come – first serve.
• Only participants are allowed in the transition area. The bikes racks will be fenced in so that only participants can access the area.
• No bike storage overnight.
• Only the race participant may remove his/her bike from the transition area.
• Participants must run their bikes to the transition area entrance before mounting and must dismount at the transition area entrance upon completing the bike leg.
Swim (Triathlon only):
• Swim caps are provided in the race packet and must be worn.
• Be prepared to swim at 7am
• The swim is a mass start – meaning, all swimmers begin at the same time.
• The swim is parallel to the shore and with the current. So, swimmers will swim approx. 35m out around the first buoy – swim 430m down passing the second buoy on their inside and at the third buoy – swim 35m in to shore. There are three yellow buoys in the water. Swimmers must swim on the outside of the buoys at all times.
• There will be plenty of water support in the water. If you feel you need assistance during the swim, roll over on your back and raise your hand in the air.
• Swimmers will exit the water directly in front of the transition area.
• There will be water available for the swimmers as they exit the ocean.
Bike:
• The bike course is entirely on the beach.
• Bikers will ride 1.5mi down the beach to a turn around – then ride 3mi down the beach to another turn around – then 1.5mi back to the transition area. The turn around(s) will be staffed with volunteers and very visible – but it is up to the triathlete to be aware of where they are at all times.
Run:
• The run course is entirely on the beach
• Duathletes will start their race with a 1.5mi run
• Duathletes and triathletes will run the same 3rd leg of the race – a 3mi run. The run is a .75mi down the beach to a turn around - then run 1.5mi down the beach to another turnaround - then run back .75mi to the finish.
Directions:
There is ample parking across the street from the race site in the Coligny Beach Parking Lot – located just off of Pope Ave. – there are also parking spaces near the beach.
Other Info:
2026 Results:
Previous Results:
2023 Results at: webscorer.com
2022 Results at webscorer.com: May 21 / Photos / June 18
2021 Results at webscorer.com: June 19 / July 17
2020 Results: Cancelled due to Covid-19
2019 Results at webscorer.com: June 25 / July 20
2018 Results at webscorer.com: June 29 / July 21
2017 Results at webscorer.com: June 17 / July 29
2016 Results at webscorer.com: July 9 / August 6
2015 Results at webscorer.com: July 15 / August 8
2014 Results at webscorer.com: June 21 / August 2
2013 Results: June 29 / June 29 ||| July 27
2012 Results: July 14 / July 14 ||| August 11
2011 Results: July 09 / August 06
2010 Results at athlinks.com: July 17 / August 14
2009 Results at athlinks.com: June 13 / August 01
2008 Results: June 28 / July 12 cancelled / August 09
2007 Results: June 23 / July 07 / August 04
2006 Results at athlinks.com: June 03 / July 01 / August 05
2005 Results: June 18 / July 30
2004 Results: June 05 / August 07
2003 Results at: resultsafe.com
2002 Results at athlinks.com: September 14
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