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Buster Britton Multisport Festival - 5K - Open Water Swim
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Two Days. More Ways to Race. A longtime Alabama triathlon tradition is getting a new look for 2027. The Buster Britton Multisport Festival brings two days of racing to Oak Mountain State Park, with something for longtime triathletes, first-timers, teams and open-water swimmers. Saturday kicks off the weekend with an Open Water Swim and a fast-paced Swim-Run Mixed Relay inspired by one of triathlon’s most exciting Olympic formats. Then on Sunday, it’s time for the Buster Britton Triathlon—continuing a race tradition that has been part of Alabama’s endurance community for more than four decades. New name. New weekend. More racing. Same Buster Britton tradition.
Typical conditions
For events around May 2027 in Pelham, AL, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Pelham, AL, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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