PineappleMan Triathlon
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Event overview
The Indian River Networks 40th Annual PineappleMan Triathlon/Duathlon is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Melbourne Beach, FL at Ryckman Park (509 Ocean Avenue). The event is a USAT sanctioned triathlon that was founded in 1985. Pre-race packet pickup is held the day before at the Community Center (507 Ocean Ave) and additional packet pickup is available on race day at Ryckman Park. Multiple event categories are offered, including Elite, Age Group, Adaptive, Athena, Clydesdale, Military/Law Enforcement/PSO, Fat Tire, Novice, Relay Teams, Aquabike, Duathlon, and Duathlon Relay Team.
Course details and awards
Triathlon, duathlon, and aquabike courses use swim, bike, and run segments on local roads and the Indian River Lagoon. Key course distances:
- Swim: 0.25 mile rectangle around the Melbourne Beach Pier.
- Bike: 12 miles out-and-back, with a 4 mile straight section along A1A next to ocean-side parks and wildlife preserves.
- Run: 3.1 miles (5K) loop through residential beach-side neighborhoods.
- Duathlon run #1: 2 miles; run #2 as above.
All finishers receive a finisher medal. Triathlon awards include top overall and masters winners, plus age-group awards in 5-year bands and category awards (Clydesdale, Athena, physically challenged, military/LEO/PSO, novice, fat tire, relay teams). Novice, duathlon, and aquabike events have specified top-place awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.